Depression is more common than many of us are aware; though, it is hidden away, like some deep dark secret. It is a natural response to trauma. For some, the emotions overwhelm them and they commit suicide. Depression does not discriminate, stereotype or exercises any prejudice; neither is it unique to any one situation.
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The best self publishing companies by Denise N. Fyffe
The best self publishing companies, some are out there, don’t worry. The Island Journal front cover The Island Journal front cover I have been self publishing paperbacks and ebooks since 2010. Let’s just say, there was a learning curve. The internet is a vast ocean that keeps expanding every day and there some unscrupulous agents … Continue reading The best self publishing companies by Denise N. Fyffe
Feature on Career Development Books by Denise N. Fyffe
At present in Jamaica, many of the graduates of secondary institutions enter the job market ill-equipped to access the opportunities available to them. It is important that career awareness, career exploration and career preparation activities be incorporated into their early education.
10 Tips for Maintaining the Discipline of Writing – An Author’s Perspective by Denise N. Fyffe
Where do you find time to write so many books? Poetry Books by Denise N. Fyffe 3In 2014, I declared that I will bite the self publishing bullet and publish at least one of my manuscripts each month. I did not publish not one self published ebook or paperback in 2014, because I was dealing … Continue reading 10 Tips for Maintaining the Discipline of Writing – An Author’s Perspective by Denise N. Fyffe
Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, Wasting time and accumulating baggage (Nia) by Denise N. Fyffe
By: Denise N. Fyffe You know when he is not the right one from the get go. You just want a piece. Why even bother with something you know is not going to work? For the good times? What happens if there are no good times? Then, you have simply wasted time accumulating more baggage. … Continue reading Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, Wasting time and accumulating baggage (Nia) by Denise N. Fyffe
Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, A Preying Hunter (Mya) by Denise N. Fyffe
By: Denise N. Fyffe The hunter or the prey, who would u bet on; especially if the prey becomes the hunter. "So sick of this double standard marble pot called Earth," Mya thinks to herself. One set of rules for men and another for women. Tis a pity, they have lame, idiotic and misguided ideas … Continue reading Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, A Preying Hunter (Mya) by Denise N. Fyffe
Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, Praying away the Evils (Lisa) by Denise N. Fyffe
By: Denise N. Fyffe Dishonesty, deceit, lying, evil, conniving, hypocrisy - and all things evil are a bunch of Lisa's pet peeves. To say she hates them and on the brink of hating the vehicles of these evil 'actives' - wouldn't suffice. She have had it up to her medulla oblongata with dealing with people … Continue reading Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, Praying away the Evils (Lisa) by Denise N. Fyffe
Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, A pessimistic view (Katherine) by Denise N. Fyffe
By: Denise N. Fyffe A new thing is demanded because Katherine was bored with life. She is tired of her realities, frailties and personal tragedies. Katherine is not impressed by the construct, which is, humans. Neither is she moved by their expressions of sincerity as they turn to abuse just as quickly because of their fickle … Continue reading Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, A pessimistic view (Katherine) by Denise N. Fyffe
Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, Self-destructive behavior (Janet) by Denise N. Fyffe
By: Denise N. Fyffe Janet was lying awake thinking about her future, and how much more damage she was going to do to it. "Can I and will I do my worse?" Janet thought. It seems every time she gets close to something that she really wants or someone she was really into it gets … Continue reading Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, Self-destructive behavior (Janet) by Denise N. Fyffe
Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, The Snob (Iyana) by Denise N. Fyffe
By: Denise N. Fyffe Pretentious, that came to Iyana's mind; right after snobbish. "Who di hell are you to act and treat others as if they are under your feet? You are no better, if not a little lower." People think that just because they are born privileged or that they have a particular career … Continue reading Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, The Snob (Iyana) by Denise N. Fyffe
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