75 years on The Windrush sails in…

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In some limited way to remember the effort, work, sacrifice that the first 500 Caribbean’s left their sunny homeland islands; answering the call from the its ‘commonwealth motherland’ their drive, determination against a harsh landscape, they managed to thrive in that sometimes ‘hostile’ environment.

Like any trail blazer, they have set the path forward. In essence they built, created the roads for which people like myself can now walk along, without the baggage that they had to carry.

Hopefully these few poetic words, rhymes goes just a little way…

A picture never to be forgotten and always remembered…

WINDFALL / RUSH

They asked for our help 

And we answered that call 

Our mothers and fathers took their leave 

Being sold the idea of a windfall

They travelled across the seas 

Seeking a new future for all 

Working tirelessly for the last 40 years 

Still wondering where is that windfall

And now after all this time 

The governing hands have ‘dropped the ball’ 

Losing our parental identification, we ask how? 

So, isn’t it time to forget about that windfall?

With honesty and integrity our parents left their family bosom 

Diligent, and obedient, working across buses, hospitals, trains, and shopping malls 

Helping to build a life in Britain now their home 

Shouldn’t those in charge be now handing out that Windfall?

Anyone working for so long after being asked to help 

Should not be treated with such shameful contempt 

I truly hope our Windrush generation 

Get that windfall and a message of apologies, that needs to be sent…

In Recognition of black people as a whole the Windrush is one part of our history, some of it steeped in an seemingly ongoing battle to survive and live as anyone else. Yet we as people have achieved and reached what would have been thought of impossible heights. Here is a small reflection of that as we celebrate the positive and the success gained

WHO ARE WE?

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We could be the man at the very top

We could be the man with the quiet Karma

Reaching a summit some thought impossible

Achieved by none other than Barrack Obama

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We could be the global female lead

We could be the host, inspirator, a champion for all to hear and see

We should focus on ‘Key, Significance and small victories’

We could also follow our very own Oprah Winfrey

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We could focus on winning our race – Daley?

Could we win ten challenging events – all at one time?

We could achieve the highest accolades of GOLD

Thompson’s record is purely and simply sublime

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We could be the ‘black beauty’: out of this world

Nichelle caused a stir with ‘that first kiss’

We now thankfully live in changed times

It is something thankfully we do not miss

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We could be the ‘Thunderball’ 8 – yes that’s black

Earl started something that others did discern

A man of longevity – yes his life covered a century

Another inspiring target for us all; from which to learn

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We could be the voice of our nations

Powerful, moving, seducing and hot like a burner

Songs and melodies from the past into the future

Yes, we could all do with a bit of ‘The’ Tina Turner

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We could be funny, colourful, bold and a first?

Sweet sixteen in the 70’s made many choose Lenny

We could produce magic amid a torrid racial backdrop

In an era where up the Hill; there was another funny man called Benny..

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We could be in the news

We could be the first colour on your screen

We could follow Trevor’s poise, professionalism and attitude

We love having him on our Team…

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We are everyone, everything, just like you

We have beautiful, hair, colour, skin and eyes

We are proud, clever, funny with intelligence

We are here, we are all together, let’s all keep aiming for that prize…

“There is great power in humble fruit”

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Want to learn about the Secrets of the Orchard? Start your poetic journey here…

 

 

The first book in the highly rated* Mid-grade/Young Adult, fantasy, mystery adventure is available online (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, World of Books) and in book shops (Foyles and Waterstones)where a thrilling read awaits you in ; Pentagon Pirate Gang; The Secrets of the Orchard. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentagon-Pirate-Gang-Secret-Orchard/dp/1800942745/

 

* https://bookviralreviews.com/book-reviews/childrens-mysteries/

 

* https://literarytitan.com/2022/11/02/pentagon-pirate-gang/

 

 

Here below is a poetic insight into the story and the characters; a sneak glimpse into the fantasy world of the School of Fruit Teaching (S.O.F.T.) set in the deep wooded Sherwood Forest, where mystical mystery and skulduggery abound…

 

 

                                    The Rise of the Five (part 1)

 

 

            In the place where once Robin Hood stood alive

            A school hidden deep in the wood began to contrive

            A story rich in fruit, taste and flavour

            The odd rotten apple, can cause some very bad behaviour

 

            In the summer camp, at the Fruit of School Teaching

            The headmistress held private talks and secret meetings

            To hide the truth from the students that sought;

            To oust what was being hidden, and could not be bought

 

            For Amie, Gramon, Semia, Violer and Oro

            This school would mean more that they would ever know

            Fighting to learn the truth that will make them change

            The challenge, belief and trust, it would make them deranged

 

            With help from Mr Tumbleweed and Mrs Peaches

            They fight back against the vengeful leeches

            Of Mrs Blackfruit and her deputy Mr Thornby

            Who lock Oro up with only himself for company

 

            Yet, with their new found fruit enhanced senses

They conjure a plan to break down the defences

            To rescue Oro from the hidden dark hole

            It is a daring scheme ‘brave, cunning and bold’….

 

 

Find out what happens next – in the next poetic update from the first in the Pentagon Pirate Gang series. (Or if you cannot wait – get yourself a copy online or order in the shops and leave a review!)

 

thanks J W Nelson

 

 

J W Nelson Podcast (on POD BEAN) interview by ‘The Old Man’s Podcast’ (Shonda & Tom)

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Many thanks to Shonda and Jim for asking me to do my first ever Pod Cast interview – I must admit I was nervous and just hope id dint make a fool of myself!! – I hope listeners will lessen to it and find out more about my writing and poetry which I love doing. I enjoyed my time (although still nervy about doing this!) just hope it came across well enough – and may do another!…

Listen here…I’m listening to The Old Man’s Podcast | TOM’s ”Author Highlights” – JW Nelson on Podbean, check it out!

https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-kz38m-13e591e

My work started with Company of Fools – an adult romcom drama about one man’s goal/target to obtain, a wife a family and a good job. Sounds simple enough? Yet for Justin Whalley it is anything but. Read his hilarious, rollercoaster ride of disaster, humour and misery as he ploughs his way through a tough year at his company trying to achieve my his sales and personal targets

Available on Amazon as an e-book or paperback in 14 countries https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08GFS1W18/

My next book is written for the Young Adult range – The Pentagon Pirate Gang – the Secret of the Orchard – a book that is a thrilling mystery adventure called ; ‘A dynamic, dangerous, page turning epic’ (Authors glow) – or “with memorable characters, an engaging plotline, and unsolved mysteries that challenge the reader to think outside the box” (Literary Titan) – more 5 star reviews on Amazon

This book is available in shops (Foyles; Waterstones; Plus on line at Amazon (US/UK + 12 other countries ), World of Books, Barnes & Noble – The second in the series on its way soon…

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentagon-Pirate-Gang-Secret-Orchard/dp/1800942745/

I also have a Poetry e-book called – Poems for the Festive Season – a short 25 poem books for the holiday (Christmas Season) – one poem per day – from December 1st to 25th to get you into the holiday mood

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Q3C4BEU

The Book Commentary: Pentagon Pirate Gang: The Secret of the Orchard

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Another 5 Star review “intricately woven and adventurous” …

Your copy waits for you online at Amazon /World of Books/Barnes & Noble or any good book shops (Foyles /Waterstones)

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COMPANY OF FOOLS PRESS RELEASE

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COMPANY OF FOOLS: Selling For Love & Life, Is A Tricky Business by [J. W. Nelson]

Company of Fools: Wild, Irreverent Rom-Com Novel Proves Love & Life are Tricky Business (if Not Impossible!) 

J.W. Nelson’s ‘Company of Fools’ zeroes in on the tumultuous life of Justin Whalley, a well-intentioned man who dreams of a wife, children and a steady job. But of course, in true literary fashion, this is too much to ask – as Justin finds himself thrust into the pain of heartache, embarrassment, a love triangle at work and the obligatory suspicious death of a colleague. Join Justin as he attempts to unravel the mess, get his life on track and figure out how on earth anyone can define the world “normal”. It’s hilarious, poignant and tugs at the heartstrings.

Contact:

J W Nelson 

Email: jwnelson2k@gmail.com

Twitter : @jwnelson3

TikTok: @thepoet_who_writes2 (mr J W Nelson2)

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United Kingdom – J.W. Nelson has been writing his entire life. This unique muscle of creativity affords him a frank view of the world and people around him, something that oozes off each page of his latest romantic comedy novel.

AVAILABLE IN 14 COUNTRIES ON AMAZON

‘Company of Fools: Selling For Love & Life, Is A Tricky Business’ will either make readers grateful their own lives are so “boring”, or provide a wake-up call for them to get their shizzle back on track. Either way, it’s absolutely thrilling.

Buy Link below…

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08GFS1W18/

Synopsis:

Meet Justin Whalley. He’s a straight-laced, not too bad-looking young man who wants three things from life – a wife, children and a good job. Not too much to ask, right?

For Justin it’s nigh-on impossible. His tumultuous journey to attain everyone else’s picture of ‘normal’ involves a heady rollercoaster journey (with his family and close friends strapped in beside him) through a wave of emotions, embarrassment and heartache.

He finds the girl he thinks is ‘The One’. Starts to win her affections and hopes his love story is about to blossom. However, the whole game seems impossible. Changing tack he ventures down a dangerous, wild path which threatens to damage his clean-cut reputation at work.


Justin’s ‘so-called’ sales performance sees him hauled up in front of his manger. He becomes embroiled in a love triangle at work. And then things turn disturbingly dark when a work colleague dies in dubious circumstances.


Are women always this difficult?


Is selling for love and life really such a tricky business?


Or is it Justin’s Whalley ways?

“This novel has everything die-hard fans of romantic comedies and drama crave, while of course giving them something totally new and engrossing,” explains the author. “Justin is perfectly flawed and, in a way, represents the hopes and vulnerability of us all. His struggles are ours, and we’ll find ourselves championing for his eventual success and stability.”

Continuing, “I’ve always had a huge interest in the common man, and our relationship with humanity as a whole. Justin isn’t sensational at all; he could easily be living next door, or might even remind you of yourself. Be prepared to run the gamut of human emotion as Justin attempts to emerge victorious from this thing we call “life”. As they say – nobody comes out alive!”

‘Company of Fools: Selling For Love & Life, Is A Tricky Business’ is available now: https://amazon.co.uk/COMPANY-FOOLS-Selling-Tricky-Business/dp/B08GFS1W18 (Adult comedy/drama)

For more of the author’s work, visit his official website: https://jwnelson309.com/. 

About the author, in his own words:

I was born in Birmingham on the same day as my mother. 

I have enjoyed writing since I was ten years old. My stories were often read out to the class in English at school. Since then I have continued to write for the enjoyment of it, whether it was lyrics for songs, poems. I attempt to dedicate time to writing full-length manuscripts (hopefully for publication). 

I’d welcome the opportunity one day to be able to write screenplays and scripts for movies and/or television.

I have a self-published other books – one of Poetry on Amazon (e-book ‘Poems for the Festive Season’) – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poems-Festive-Season-J-Nelson-ebook/dp/B00Q3C4BEU

And recently released on Amazon (and within the next couple of weeks in book shops) – Young Adult adventure mystery – Pentagon Pirate Gang; The Secret of the Orchard (for ages 9+)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentagon-Pirate-Gang-Secret-Orchard/dp/1800942540

Additionally I have written three further young children’s poetic picture books that need illustrating /editing before submitting

For your copy of Pentagon Pirate Gang: The Secret of the Orchard use the links below

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09M4FPG9L/ref (Amazon ebook- SPECIAL OFFER £0.99)

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pentagon-pirate-gang-j-w-nelson/1140795878 – Barnes and Noble

https://www.waterstones.com/book/pentagon-pirate-gang/j-w-nelson/9781800942745 – Waterstones

https://www.wob.com/en-us/books/j-w-nelson/pentagon-pirate-gang/9781800942745 – World of Books

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentagon-Pirate-Gang-Secret-Orchard/dp/1800942745/– Amazon (paperback)

Reviews

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https://bookreviewdirectory.com/2022/09/22/the-secret-of-the-orchard-editorial-review/

Friday Poetic Pointer

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For the many, who at this time of year may find themselves in this predicament.

Homeless

 

We search high we search low

Our problems we own; confess

No need to put on a show

As we are the homeless

 

How did we get here

Anyone hazard a guess?

We are normal; you have nothing to fear

But we are still homeless 

 

Out on the streets: this is our home

We try to make it our best

Finding the right place; takes time to roam

But there you have it: we’re still homeless

 

We locate the large shop front 

Try to find warmth among the mess

When we roam we also hunt

There’s no other way when you’re homeless 

 

The light draws in anytime soon

Ready to face the cold night-time test

Sometimes when I look at the moon

It tells me ‘your outside and your homeless’ 

 

The boxes surround me as I snuggle in

I’m not a bird; but I’m in my own nest

I don’t mind being near the bins

As I accept my status as being homeless 

 

In the morning hope reins supreme

A Samaritan makes an offer: I say yes

On my withered, tired face a smile beams

Just maybe, I’ll no longer be homeless

 

I dream of this for everyone one I know

I speak from the heart; not in jest

We all need the help: tackled blow by blow

Maybe one day they’ll fewer of us homeless

 

BOOK REVIEW DIRECTORY – REVIEW OF PENTAGON PIRATE GANG; THE SECRET OF THE ORCHARD

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This is the first book in the series

Here are some EXCERPTS “From students being sorted into “houses,” the houses able to earn “points,” one teacher on school grounds that’s allowed to keep animals, readers may recognize that there are some elements that are reminiscent of the Harry Potter series. With a diverse cast of characters and a puzzle-like quest, PPG: The Secret of the Orchard has more than enough unique qualities to set it apart”

“In Pentagon Pirate Gang: The Secret of the Orchard, a group of students come together to unravel the mystery behind S.O.F.T, the School of Fruit Teaching. Five students think they’ll have an ordinary summer camp experience but with no parents around, and suspicious teachers circling, they are sucked into a whirlwind adventure they could’ve never expected”

Read the full review below

https://bookreviewdirectory.com/2022/09/22/the-secret-of-the-orchard-editorial-review/

I’d love to get your reader review – to order your copy see the link below (Paperback) (or for a FREE Gifted E-book & for UK readers a Free signed paperback – send me your email address up to Sunday October 2nd) and I will send a copy to you.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentagon-Pirate-Gang-Secret-Orchard/dp/1800942745/

My book is also available in Waterstones, Foyles, BARNES & NOBLE and World of Books. I’m on ; Twitter @jwnelson3 or via email hozza68@icloud.com

Who Am I?

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Today I spoke with a marketing expert about how to better manage your online profile, promoting your work and doing this in the best way possible to get the best return.

Sounds simple enough, apart from the fact that one of the key things is to tell any visitors to my website/blog more about me, so they will glean from this this what they are here for.

So to this end I have updated my ‘about me’ or my ‘about J W Nelson’ sections in an effort to give readers, viewers the option to quickly know about me and what i want to achieve.

Please check out the above sections and let me know if its any good! And to help with knowing more about me – here is a little ditty…

ALL ABOUT ME…

Why not I’m a writer

I don’t box, so I’m no fighter

Like to boogie when I get chance

And by the way it means I like to dance

Like being happy and never sad

My occupation is being more than a dad

Never naughty so no ending up in court

Enjoy going to the gym and playing many sports

Enjoy the taste of food, especially spiced lamb

Yes, I’m the man from the Midlands – Yes that’s Birmingham

No hiding in my family of six

Growing up was like a certain film – maybe the Matrix?

The blue pill guided my path, my life

Doors opened, I found a job and my wife

The red pill meant having a boy and a girl

Precocious little blighters, make up our small world

I have always wanted to write

To have the ability to excite

Involve, stimulate and entertain 

That’s the target, that is my gain

Hello from ‘Me’ – a poetic set piece about me and who I am and try to be.

Any feedback welcomed; on here or @jwnelson3 (twitter) or j_w_nelson309 (Instagram)

Book Viral Review – Pentagon Pirate Gang; The Secret of the Orchard

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Review a copy yourselves here on amazon – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentagon-Pirate-Gang-Secret-Orchard/dp/1800942745/ (paperback )

Or on E-book https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09M4FPG9L/ref

Or from Barnes & Noble ; https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pentagon-pirate-gang-j-w-nelson/1140795878

Or from World of Books ; https://www.wob.com/en-us/books/j-w-nelson/pentagon-pirate-gang/9781800942745

Excerpts from BOOK VIRAL REVIEW;

“There can be little doubt that the spirit of the children’s adventure stories has crept back into modern society and Pentagon Pirate Gang; The Secret of the Orchard by J W Nelson is a timely reminder that they’re here to stay”

“In far too many children’s books these days the emphasis is on winning but Nelson breaks with this tradition with a story that allows its kids to be kids that shows them in the insular world of imagination”

“With engaging prose Nelson knows how to excite and involve his readers, wanting them to wonder and dream, and on this level Pentagon Pirate Gang; The Secret of the Orchard never loses its quick pace or its sense of fun”

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