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Kelly deals with the loss of her job. Dillon does what he can to make things easier for Kelly and Bentley at Livingston Academy. Susan Hythe tries to sink her claws into Dillon, dragging him away from Kelly... Dillon Ramesly hasn't really been living. Since the death of his wife and daughter, he's just been …
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Dillon Ramesly hasn't really been living. Since the death of his wife and daughter, he's just been trying to get through the day with his two boys. Kelly Islington didn't expect to have a crush on one of the wealthy and handsome Ramesly's, but when she met Dillon she fell for him. From general mishaps …
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The problem with being rich is when the tabloids blow the story out of proportions. Did Ann really end her engagement to George? Was Ann pregnant as the papers suggested? Michael is ready to learn the truth. https://youtu.be/4sc40dARplc
A distraction-free writing session designed to inspire focus and creativity. This time the atmosphere features impressive ruins against country backdrops with classical music. There are four writing sprints of twenty minutes each with a five minute break between. Get a cup of tea, and start writing! #ambiance #amsr https://youtu.be/Oi-qJX5BQag
Thanksgiving has arrived and Michael tries to ignore the fact that Ann isn't around. An unexpected escape brings danger as toddler Ethan roams the beach. Michael's family draws closer together over the holiday. #YouTubeAudiobook Book 3 of the Ramesly Brother series. #freeaudiobooks Find it on Amazon. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xZyWa5r_Q1U
Shorts are a great way to sell your book. In this video we create a short advertising a book series from beginning to uploading to YouTube. Stay tuned to find out more! #authorpreneur #kindlepreneur #bookmarketing https://youtu.be/8VfzijQUlYY
We continue the as Jasmine surprises Marshall by accepting the challenge of saving a patient who has been previously deemed inoperable. They will have to put off their honeymoon but it could be worth it. Join me as we discuss chapter length and word counts. Writing Wednesday 9 watch Josephine write in real time a …
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Book 2 of the Ramesly Brothers Series. From Riches to Rags. Piaget Williems was a rich society wife who enjoyed all the finer things in life until it all came crashing down with the death of her husband. Widowed for a year, she’s now trying to balance a budget, pay the rent on time and …
This week we continue the scene with Marshall and Jasmine as they debate the merits of a medical case, find out it was a poisoning, and Marshall projects his personal issues onto an entirely separate subject. Join me as we discuss character flaws, and making characters relatable for readers. Writing Wednesday 8 watch Josephine write …
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Before You Record As You Record You Will Need Technical Stuff Before You Upload Are You Ready? Explore things you should know before getting started with Audible and recording your own books for audiobooks. #narrate #makeanaudiobook #writingtips https://youtu.be/-r5o685CCjo
A distraction-free writing session designed to inspire focus and creativity. This time the atmosphere features lovely outdoor scenery during a gentle rain. There are four writing sprints of twenty minutes each with a five minute break between. Get a cup of tea, and start writing! #sprint #authorfun #tranquil Full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/maFIaGG3xTg
Ann reads some poetry from Michael's old journals and is devastated to discover he might be in love with someone else... Buy it on Amazon. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dPAIGoR-YP4
In this chapter of Words Unspoken, Michael faces communications barriers due to his new disability. While he is making progress with his health, can he make progress with keeping Ann by his side? Find out more with chapter four: https://youtu.be/UnCilW2Kqg8
Remember when we used to do book trailers for Facebook ads? Now you can do them on various social media platforms and more! `YouTube has shorts, Facebook has Reels, and then there is TikTok which I admit, I’m still working on figuring out the music part. Welcome to Social Media for Authors where we talk …
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Newlywed doctors Marshall and Jasmine talk about a patient file which seems hopeless but Marshall refuses to give up. Join me as we discuss medical terminology and creating a research file. Writing Wednesday 7 watch Josephine write in real time a rough draft of a scene of her upcoming novel The Wedding, book 10 of …
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Michael has survived the surgery. However, the doctors have had to injure part of his brain to successfully remove the tumor. Now Michael is left damaged. Realizing what he has lost, he turns to Ann... Find it on Amazon. Listen to Chapter 3 on YouTube https://youtu.be/Q9rpbghos48
Michael transfers all of his Ramesly Pharmaceutical shares to Ann and resigns from the company. Ann discovers Michael leaving to go to the hospital to have a risky surgery on his own. Afraid, she finds out he could lose his life.... Find it on Amazon. Listen to the audiobook on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UwLqchr9fsg
Just his secretary. Ann Schaeffer has loved her boss for years but he has never picked up on any of the hints, small or large, that she has given him. Finally, she decided he never will so she has put in her resignation and is going to find her happily ever after without him. What …
Max and Piaget are slowly getting their lives together. They are working on a bright future and are planning their wedding. It comes as a surprise when Max's brother Michael visits, asking for a favor... Find it on Amazon. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9WFdWWC33Jg
A clean, funny cozy mystery that will have readers laughing as they guess who the murderer is! When Ivy Thurman remembers visiting her grandmother’s campground, she thinks of idyllic childhood summer vacations. Now that she’s inherited the Happy Camper Resort, Ivy sees a money pit. Leaky roofs, whiny golf carts, and a swampy pool are …
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She also insists he change his career to the family business. Writing Wednesday 6 watch Josephine write in real time a rough draft of a scene of her upcoming novel The Wedding, book 10 of the Ramesly Brothers series. #writingcraft #author #writingtips #writingabook #writing #writer #howtowrite #firstdraft #learntowrite #lovewriting #romanceauthor https://youtu.be/khfHeg-c6ho
Sometimes we need to watch someone else at work before we can get an idea of how to do something for ourselves. For all you new to the world of narrating (not that I am anything but a beginner) I have put together the following video for you to get an idea of what it …
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A distraction-free writing session designed to inspire focus and creativity. This time the atmosphere features an old style library with beautiful piano music. There are four writing sprints of twenty minutes each with a five minute break between. Get a cup of tea, and start writing! https://youtu.be/Ofsf2ZYw9kI
While Piaget has lost the election for mayor of the city, she isn't all that sad. Max has a romantic proposal which is ruined by a careless remark. However, all is not lost... Buy it on Amazon. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ax-xUS8h6mk
At her niece's wedding, Piaget learns she has maxed out her credit cards. Her sister Tiffany pulls up her nose at Piaget's dress choices. Does Piaget dare to wear the expensive dress she bought then return it after the wedding? Will Max help her out of a tricky situation? Buy it on Amazon. Listen on …
Visibility is Key 🔑: Build Relationships and Create Excitement to Gain Followers and Readers. Find me on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=josephine+beintema&i=digital-text&ref=nb_sb_noss You can also find me at: https://josephinebeintema.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JosephineBeintemaAuthor/ https://youtu.be/2nOt4iHcqlk
Noah Ramesly, son of billionaire David Ramesly, has finally got a lead on his younger brother Max who has been avoiding the Ramesly family for the past three years. Noah is surprised to learn that Max is living in a men's shelter, so he does what any concerned brother would do, he offers his help. …
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Writing Wednesday 5 finds more character development between Kitty and Ben as Kitty explores her newfound feelings for her friend. How will Kitty handle the situation as another woman shows interest in Ben? Watch Josephine Beintema as she writes a rough draft of a scene of her upcoming novel The Wedding, book 10 of the …
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When narrating your video or audio files, there are a few simple things that you should think about before getting started. Now these aren't cast in stone, but they may make your life easier. Do: have a drink nearby. Something at room temperature. I recommend water. Or a warm tea. Don't: drink thicker drinks like …
Sometimes it can be hard to keep track of all the juicy details of your characters. Who are they related to? What do they do for work? What are their SECRETS? In this video we talk about creating a family tree for those complicated fictional families which is very helpful when writing a series of …
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Welcome to Writing Wednesday episode 4. This week we discover more about Gerrit’s past, remind readers that Gerrit stole something from the Ramesly owned hospital, and Parker thinks up some plausible but unlikely explanations to excuse his cousin’s bad behavior. These are just some of the spoiler alerts as I write my rough draft The …
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“We have a caller on line five,” Melanie spoke over the airwaves like it was any other caller, but she was practically dancing in her seat. “Hello?” Piaget asked, hitting the button. “This is Uni 5, Piaget here.” “Hello beautiful,” said a familiar sexy voice. There was a hitch in Piaget’s voice as she replied. …
Financial things authors should know including: Expanded Distribution, Royalty Rates, what authors are paid per KU (Kindle Unlimited) read and more. #WritingTips #creatingnovels #authortips Find me on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=josephine+beintema&i=digital-text&ref=nb_sb_noss You can also find me at: https://josephinebeintema.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JosephineBeintemaAuthor/ https://youtu.be/NlIhiM2TaW0
A clean, funny cozy mystery that will have readers laughing as they guess who the murderer is! When Ivy Thurman remembers visiting her grandmother’s campground, she thinks of idyllic childhood summer vacations. Now that she’s inherited the Happy Camper Resort, Ivy sees a money pit. Leaky roofs, whiny golf carts, and a swampy pool are …
“What about your story?” Piaget dared to ask softly. He reached out to tuck a piece of hair behind her ear then gently took her hand. “My story… Well, once upon a time there was a boy who was given everything he ever wanted. He did good in school, he had a lot of fun, …
I use Audacity as a Narrating Software for my audiobooks, videos, and more. It's free, easy to use, and creates a clear sound. If you would like to learn more about downloading Audacity please look at my YouTube video: https://youtu.be/AQdoJtIexSI This is part of my Tuesday Narrating series where I give tips on equipment, software, …
Deciding on narrating audio for an audiobook, video, or other? Need to start without breaking the bank and sacrificing quality? Here is a video of what I use which can be easily ordered from Amazon. An initial $100 USD should get you started. I also show a couple of easy add ons which aren't that …
The Meet Cute moment between our main characters Piaget and Max has happened. Will Piaget give Max a chance to keep seeing her? Find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Cinderella-Ramesly-Brothers-Book-ebook/dp/B07L51CS7Z/ Written and Narrated by Josephine Beintema https://youtu.be/LRevRIqXb9M
Reviews can be a lot of fun. I always enjoy a good review from a thoughtful reader. These are both organic reviews from readers of the cozy mystery S'more Murder. So far in the book has sold over 200 copies! This is great as hopefully people will enjoy it so much that they'll want to …
For a moment it sounded like "we want cookies, we want cookies!" That's the fun of living with neighbours within hearing distance. Here in town I can see all sorts of kids, riding their bikes, playing and having fun. It's a nice diversion from writing once in a while. So far, I'm getting further with …
It's free to have one, the only cost being the time you choose to put into it. I think that makes it worth doing (anything that gives me exposure for free, is totally my thing!). Plus, amazon shoppers can follow you on your Author Central page with a click of a button!
Kelly's friends kidnapped Kelly's crush Dillon and stuffed him in the trunk of the car on the way to the annual camping trip. Kelly is embarrassed to find Dillon in the morning when she was searching for camp supplies to make coffee. Dillon deals with the fallout as the group admits they thought he was …
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Kelly's son Bentley gets invited to Dillon's son Avery's birthday party. While there, Kelly learns how the other half, the billionaire half, of the population lives. However, Susan Hythe has sabotage on her mind... Dillon Ramesly hasn't really been living. Since the death of his wife and daughter, he's just been trying to get through …
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Ivy is blowing through her inheritance like it’s play money. The bills are piling up with all the repairs the Happy Camper Resort needs to make the place habitable for new campers. When Ivy is offered a chance to make extra money with a coveted spot at the Farmers Market to sell her baked goods …
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