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Jewel Star

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After practicing the art of writing for nearly a decade, and with only a few stories and poems to show, Star realized that to be a serious writer, she would have to return to college and learn the particulars of the craft. Fortuitously, she signed up for an English class taught by Professor Robert Kirk, Ph.D., who became her biggest fan. He encouraged her to enter her writing in an upcoming competition, which she won, "hands down" according to her benefactors. She also placed in a Writer’s Digest contest in which the editor wrote: “This year’s contest attracted over 9,000 entries. Jewel Star’s success in the face of such formidable competition speaks highly of her writing talent . . .”

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Jewel Star I don't suffer from writer's block. I suffer from having too many ideas. The best solution to both is to sit down and write. Start anywhere, or start …moreI don't suffer from writer's block. I suffer from having too many ideas. The best solution to both is to sit down and write. Start anywhere, or start by editing something already written.(less)
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Why didn't Autumn submit to a blood test to prove paternity, but Cosby did?
Jewel Star Autumn asked Bill to do a paternity test when she was seventeen. She was ready to learn the truth. He agreed at first and then decided not to, in case…moreAutumn asked Bill to do a paternity test when she was seventeen. She was ready to learn the truth. He agreed at first and then decided not to, in case the information got out and his reputation would be in jeopardy. Autumn was left to believe that he was indeed her father by his actions of sending for her and putting her in school in Florida. When she was arrested for an extortion attempt, she was again ready to take the test, but he refused. During her trial her attorney advised against the test, and then suddenly Cosby was ready. His attorney said he took a blood test, but it was unsupervised and it could have been anyone’s blood sample. In the end, Autumn was over the whole ordeal, she was ordered to never see Cosby again, and at that point she had her own children to worry about. That was where it was left standing.(less)
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“Our home is our castle, our sanctuary, our haven of safety. It is where we can just be, create, and enjoy the pleasures of life. Jewel Star”
― Jewel Star, 7 MAGIC KEYS TO BUYING A HOME: What You Need to Know for Savvy Home Buying
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“A little talent is a good thing to have if you want to be a writer. But the only real requirement is the ability to remember every scar.”
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“If a story is in you, it has to come out.”
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“A book is a wonderful present. Though it may grow worn, it will never grow old.”
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message 4: by Jewel
Jul 01, 2015 08:47AM

Jewel Star FREE on FRIDAY! Pick up a Kindle copy of this smokin' hot 4th of July read. http://mybooks.to/killhubby I Almost Killed My Husband Quitting Smoking and Butcher Knives Don't Mix by Jewel Star


message 2: by Jewel
Jul 01, 2015 08:43AM

Jewel Star FREE on FRIDAY! July 4th Firecrackers a Smokin'
If you do or have smoked you'll love this quick 10 page read over coffee. Start out he summer holiday with a HOT read! Please be sure to give it a rating and quick review! Thanks in advance. http://mybooks.to/killhubby
I Almost Killed My Husband: Quitting Smoking and Butcher Knives Don't Mix


message 1: by Jewel
Mar 22, 2015 11:44AM

Jewel Star I wish that my Amazon reviews carried over to Goodreads. The story: TUMBLEWEED is one of my best sellers. It is now in a book of short stories that will be out this coming week. I'll let you know what day!


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