Oh yes it’s that time again
To declare togetherness and love
For those committed to remain
A connection as pure as a dove
Today’s love is smart, warm and clever
For two people to be intwined
A bond to last as long as forever
As we all celebrate every day as a ‘valentine’…
JW Nelson
February 14, 2024
Here is another little bit of that Christmas sprinkle or sparkle whatever you prefer is your call – As always i wish you the very best, yes indeed to one and all.
The Partridge is stuck in a tree
What should we do?
Sing a song, get down one knee?
I could swear I did see two
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Oops, sorry that was the Turtle Doves
Yes, there are two of those
Christmas is something everyone loves
Some Turkey and garlic of cloves?
—-
Non! Say the French.
It has to be the trois hens
Don’t agree, be left on the bench
Watch them eat; only through your lens
—-
No fear though,
The four birds outside are calling
Joined by a man, saying, ho, ho, ho
On a sleigh, in the sky, now falling
—-
You throw him five golden rings
Santa needs presents too
Bet you didn’t know he can really sing
There’s so much more he can do
—-
Work his magic on the geese
All six of them lay eggs
The golden ovals represent signs of peace
At this time; no one should ever need to beg
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But the water is cold
And the seven swans keep swimming
Wrap up warm, don’t be bold
And your cupboards will be brimming
—-
The eight maids will provide the milk
There’s plenty to go around
Frankincense is replaced by silk
Your footing is now solid, sound
—-
As you celebrate this time of year
And watch nine ladies dance
The ones you love for and care
Surround us and join in the prance
—-
On tiptoes so you can join in
In the circle with the ten lords leaping
Did they have a few shots of Gin?
No, its okay, its all part of the meeting
—-
Moving and swaying to the piper’s tune
The eleven pipe as best they can
Sometime, later that afternoon
They heard the beat of the drumming man
—-
Twelve to be exact
Drumming, drum, drum
Twelve days is a long time to keep up this act
So I say to you all; just go out and have some
Find out what this means and seek out the answer at the following places:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentagon-Pirate-Gang-Secret-Orchard/dp/1800942745/
https://giobooks.com/Bookpreview/1962
https://www.wob.com/en-us/books/j-w-nelson/pentagon-pirate-gang/9781800942745
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pentagon-pirate-gang-j-w-nelson/1140795878
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5795333179
“This is book is entertaining and enjoyable”
https://literarytitan.com/2022/11/02/pentagon-pirate-gang/
“Pentagon Pirate Gang: Secrets of the Orchard by J.W. Nelson is an engaging read which focuses on a tightly knit group of five friends (the Pentagon) as they struggle to uncover the truth about the Hogwarts-style school and its mysterious past. The story is well-written, with substantial world-building and deep characters”..
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The anticipation is building. The moment of truth awaits. All you you can do is sit on the edge of your seat. The result is unknown; sitting in the future as fate…
England and its long history of Football have reached the top of the summit for only the second time in their illustrious history. In some very minuscule way, I hope to convey some positive vibes for their final on Sunday August 20th against the Spanish side that will be the toughest of tests.
Anyway here is my poetic attempt at motivation (and fingers crossed hope!!)
When the final whistle blows,
How will you feel?
Has Russo and Kelly boosted our mood
Will Earps protect our goal like a shield?
When the final whistle blows,
Can Carter and Walsh protect us?
Or will Bright and Bronze safeguard our back
Or should we ‘Jose’ and park the bus…
When the final whistle blows,
The young James and Stanway arrive;
Speed and skill intertwine
Our ‘young bloods’ are starting to thrive
When the final whistle blows,
Toone and Hemp move at pace;
Let’s trouble their defensive guard
Make them think and give them something else to face
When the final whistle blows,
England and Daly add more to the mix;
Left or right makes no odds
A problem we hope any team can’t fix
When the final whistle blows,
Greenwood, Charles and Morgan sit tight;
Calmness, confidence, plus speed suits us fine
In any match, any day or any ‘final’ night
When the final whistle blows,
We hope to be tripping the light fantastic;
Robinson, Coombs and Charles make sure
We won’t need anything too drastic
When the final whistle blows
Where will you all be?
It could be heaven or in some hell of a place
Whatever the result – we’ll all have to wait and see…
When the final whistle does blow
57 years is a long time to ‘roam’
We all just hope and pray; with a nod and a wink
Sarina; will bring our football home…
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.
Same exciting, thrilling mystery adventure, with new revised book cover…(tap on the picture for full size view)
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Thanks JW
![COMPANY OF FOOLS: Selling For Love & Life, Is A Tricky Business by [J. W. Nelson]](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Qevlat8y0Q_js3E4LDUWqZq-_MSKV3oDVznoo_UfSH56Ck7euuy4PosIXigt-h6WdOP4h4nnDOzYOVLyWDbYIBJ7F8wre_TaCN1twWCpi4mirA2byQ7QbeHmvPExC9Ww5r3BMKBWP72zwuf8nxIesg)
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.
‘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/
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 the many, who at this time of year may find themselves in this predicament.
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
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
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…
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)
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
“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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