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Jill Shtulman

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April 15

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Jill Shtulman is a former Vice President and Associate Creative Director at Rapp Collins. For over three decades, she has spearheaded her own successful marketing writing business, JSA Creative Services, working with nationally known clients. Her award-winning experience in the advertising and marketing world adds a level of authenticity to her storytelling.

After years of living in Chicago, she currently resides in Durham, North Carolina with her husband, Leigh Page, a particularly energetic mini goldendoodle named Josie, and two spirited cats.

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Jill Shtulman Most writers will tell you to forge your way through it. I do the opposite. When I have writer's block, I take my dog for a long walk, quiet my mind, …moreMost writers will tell you to forge your way through it. I do the opposite. When I have writer's block, I take my dog for a long walk, quiet my mind, and let my characters speak to me. It's a form of meditation, I guess, but instead of forcing myself to write, I give myself permission to NOT write and listen. It rarely lets me down.(less)
Jill Shtulman For me, it's the closest thing I can imagine to giving birth. I get to create my characters, know them intimately and lovingly, and then hold my breat…moreFor me, it's the closest thing I can imagine to giving birth. I get to create my characters, know them intimately and lovingly, and then hold my breath as I release them into the world. This act of creation is so fulfilling.(less)
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and those you love
into slavery.”
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Vicky "phenkos" Hi Jill, thank you for the friendship, I look forward to reading more of your reviews!


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Jill Thanks -- I've got three cats at home so this is a scene I know well :)


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Jill Julie wrote: "We've got bylines in the same publication, Jill! Congratulations!! Yay, Us :)"

I'll need to read yours, Julie! How cool is THAT?


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Julie We've got bylines in the same publication, Jill! Congratulations!! Yay, Us :)


Debbie "DJ" Hi Jill, Thanks for the add! Looking forward to to your comments and reviews :)


message 2: by Jill

Jill Hana, you seem like precisely the type of reader I'd like to connect with! We both love international books. And from your profile, looks like you have a couple of cats in your life, too. (We have 3!)


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Hana Thank you for the friend request, Jill!


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