Phyllis Babrove's Blog

I started my writing journey after retiring as a full-time social worker in 2015. My goal was to write a novel. I figured that because I like to read, I’d also be able to write a book. I was right. After a few online classes with a university, I wrote my first novel, When Shadows Linger. After a few months of submitting my manuscript to publishers and agents, two factors influenced my decision to self-publish. The first was my age and the second was having a lack of patience. Either I didn’t get a response, or I got a rejection. After some research, I turned to Amazon’s KDP publishing. (Kindle Direct Publishing). And so, my journey into the world of writing began. I subsequently published a sequel to the first novel and two novelettes. In 2021 I wrote a nonfiction book, and my newest publication is a journal. (I’ve written a series of articles about going to school later in life for a social work magazine, and I have also had two short stories published).

As a therapist, I strongly recommend writing to my clients. Not only is journaling a powerful tool to use for working through both past and present issues, but so is creative writing. As someone who deals with anxiety on a personal level, I can attest to the fact that writing has helped me work through stress and grief.

I would like to share my journey with you. With the purchase of my journal, An inspirational and gratitude journal from the author of Words from a mother in mourning. How to protect your child from drugs, I will give you three thirty-minute classes on how writing can help you deal with life’s stressors. The classes will be one- on-one on Zoom or Face Time. There is no cost or obligation.
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The journal is available on Amazon for $6.99. If you don’t buy from Amazon, you can buy it directly from me for the same price. Contact me for further information: mirikal1210@gmail.com

Please email me for more details and put “writing journey” on the subject line so that I don’t miss it.

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Give the mom in your life a gift that will inspire her every day. The journal is designed to help people reduce life’s daily stress and find peace in their life.



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Subscribe to enter!! Win one of three Mother's Day gift boxes. Each box includes: a novel or novelette of your choice; a coffee mug; bookmark; pen and a journal. Names will be drawn from the list of subscribers on May 7th.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Buy a copy of my book, "Words from a mother in mourning. How to protect your child from drugs" directly from me for $5.00 (including shipping) and I will give you a green ribbon for Mental Health Awareness Month and green stickers. Contact me at mirikal1210@gmail.com for information. And please share with your friends.

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Buy any of my books in paperback for a chance to win one of three self-care gift boxes just for you. Gift box includes coffee mug; a copy of my new book, An inspirational and gratitude journal from the author of Words from a Mother in Mourning how to protect your child from drugs; a pen; and a calming candle. Books are available directly from me with free shipping or from Amazon. Visit MY CREATIONS page and choose the book that you want to buy and then contact me at mirikal1210@gmail.com for more information. Please put: “Self-care” on the subject line so I don’t miss it. And share with your friends. Deadline to enter is December 20th.

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SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR MY NEW RELEASE: AN INSPIRATIONAL AND GRATITUDE JOURNAL FROM THE AUTHOR OF WORDS FROM A MOTHER IN MOURNING. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM DRUGS. For a limited time, order the 3-month journal directly from me for only $7.25 (including shipping) and receive a signed copy and a gift. It is the perfect gift for people who are working towards being happier and less stressed. Below is an excerpt from the book. Contact me for more information. My email address is: mirikal1210@gmail.com

In February 2020 I lost my daughter to an accidental overdose of fentanyl. It was at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. People were quarantining, wearing masks, and losing their loved ones to a virus they had never heard of. In May of 2020 I began working as an online therapist. Most of my clients were suffering from anxiety and wanted to learn coping skills. As someone who has dealt with anxiety for several years, and as an author, I have found that writing is helpful in dealing with negative thoughts. I have created this journal to help you focus on the positive things in life, such as gratitude, setting goals, selfcare and finding inspiration in your daily life. I hope that this journal helps inspire you on your journey to being a happier you.

Welcome to October—my favorite time of year. To usher in the beauty of fall and the arrival of the holiday season, I’m offering my fiction at a special price. Buy either (or both!!) of my full-length novels (When Shadows Linger and The Primrose Garden) for half price and choose one of the two novelettes for only ten cents. Plus get free shipping and a special gift. All you have to do is subscribe to my website and send an email to me for more information. Please put “October” on the subject line so I don’t miss it. My email is: mirikal1210@gmail.com And please share with your friends.
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Phyllis

Thank you for entering my giveaway, "Words from a mother in mourning. How to protect your child from drugs." And congratulations to those who won a copy.

For a special offer, please share with your friends. My goal is to help stop drug use and, with your help in educating people, we can do it together.

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Enter my Goodreads giveaway to win one of 35 copies of my book, "Words from a mother in mourning. How to protect your child from drugs."

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Two years ago today, on Feb. 28, 2020, my daughter died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl. Please subscribe to my website to learn more about her life and the battle that she fought for over 30 years. I started the website to provide information for parents about drug education, prevention, interventions and resources. Along with the website, I wrote a book to accompany it--"Words from a mother in mourning. How to protect your child from drugs." If you would like a free copy for yourself or to give to someone who has children, it is free today through my website or on Amazon in kindle format.
You can help me on my journey to prevent children from taking the path that my daughter took.

Phyllis
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