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Book Review: Weddings in Paradise by Denise N. Fyffe Author Denise N. Fyffe is a Jamaican author, poet, and educator with a passion for writing and sharing her knowledge with others. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Career Development and Counseling and a Master of Education. Fyffe has worked with several tertiary institutions and … Continue reading Book Review: Weddings in Paradise by Denise N. Fyffe
Book Review: The Lunatic Anthony Winkler was an accounting clerk with various businesses in the city of Kingston. In 1962, he migrated to California in the United States, where he attended California State University. After leaving university, he then joined a firm of college textbook publishers who influenced him to begin writing. He became a … Continue reading Book Review: The Lunatic
You mean that's a fibroid? If I had known it was the darn fibroids sabotaging my workout all these years, I would have quit the ab workouts years ago. For almost a decade I have been trying to get rid of my tummy, to no avail. Now, I am being made aware that my largest fibroid is the … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Disrupting my Exercise Routine by Denise N. Fyffe
Its been two days and I am still experiencing severe discomfort from the bloating. Last night, I was restless and when I woke at dawn, my tummy was swollen. Ugh, its so uncomfortable trying to sleep when this alien assassin in my body, is swollen. It takes a while before I can get up. The … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Disturbing My Sleep by Denise N. Fyffe
Dealing with Muscle Cramps Muscle cramps are nothing new to me. Though, these recent episodes were too frequent to be ignored. These muscle contract, leg cramps or muscle cramps which seize me in my sleep, multiple times for the night, were more than a bit problematic. Every night, it feels like the devils of hell … Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Dealing with Muscle Cramps
Enjoy our planners all year long filled with ideal and convenient trackers for the entire year. This planner fulfils multiple purposes as a notebook, tracker, planner, and journal. Planners . The Island Journal: Daily Planner: White The Island Journal: Daily Planner: Black The Island Journal: Daily Planner: Black #2 The Island Journal: Daily Planner: White … Continue reading Jamaica Pen Publishers: Enjoy Our Planners All Year Long!!
The family is the genesis of all societies. It is the launching pad for many individuals and helps to prepare them for assimilating with wider society. Understanding the sub units and types of families gives us more clarity. It allows us to appreciate each person and the difficulties they overcome in life. Every culture has … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: The Willie Lynch Syndrome
The family is the genesis of all societies. It is our most basic economic, political, and social unit. It is within the family unit that individuals first learn the value of work and the worth of their possessions. It is within the family that individuals first experience authority, cooperation, and governance. The Family Families teach … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Examining Family Diversity in The Caribbean
Being from the Caribbean, I can speak to the reality of the family there. I grew up in a nuclear family with two parents. However, my family dynamic changed when I was a teenager, and my mother became the head of the household. This is commonplace in Jamaica, seemingly the norm, but it shouldn’t be. … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Single-Family Homes
Introduction to How to Keep Writing Where do you find the time to write so many books? I have heard this question asked by my peers so many times. The simple answer is that I make the time and I commit to the process. Since 2009, I committed fully to becoming a published author. Originally, … Continue reading Book Excerpt from How to Keep Writing by Denise N. Fyffe
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