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Well I kind of hit the wall when it comes to posting everything to 3 blogs – all creative writing is now on www.tessadeanauthor.com

Posted on June 11, 2020 by

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I am finding it just too much to post everything on 3 blogs. So all my creative writing is now going on http://www.tessadeanauthor.com. This blog will be dealing with…

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Colleen’s 2020 Weekly Poetry Challenge #181 6/10/2020 #Haiku

Posted on June 10, 2020 by

This Tuesdays Poetry Challenge is for #synonymsonly lively birds sing life’s mysteries sweetly lull Colleens Rules: Tessa – Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses New Author’s Website – http://www.tessadeanauthor.com Author – Old Writing –  http://www.finallyawriter.com About my life –  http://www.tessacandoit.com Author of a book, … Continue reading →

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The Blue Bird of Happiness – (non-fiction story)

Posted on June 7, 2020 by

The Blue Bird of Happiness – by Teresa Dean Smeigh 2015 Approximately 10 years ago (15 years now) my oldest daughter K1 was married. It was a crazy time and the wedding planning was rough as her father and I … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Veiled #writephoto

Posted on June 6, 2020 by

Hosted by Sue Vincent Thursday photo prompt: Veiled #writephoto   Photo by Sue Vincent For visually challenged writers, the image shows a green horizon, beyond which the mist veils a hill topped with strange rock formations. Lost by Tessa Dean June … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Love – Poem

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

A Mother’s Love – by Tessa Dean (2015) Mother I feel your love surrounding me now. Is it my thoughts of you that bring you forth to  comfort me? I still miss you, you know? I miss our talks and … Continue reading →

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Added Chapters to my book (Government Property – a Memoir of a Military Wife)

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

To read the new chapters or even the old ones if you haven’t read them, go to the link here. Tessa –  Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my … Continue reading →

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Chapter 4 of book “Government Property – Memoir of a Military Wife” – has posted

Posted on September 22, 2019 by

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Click here for Chapter 4 or click on the link at the top of the page. Tessa –  Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian…

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For my New Readers – part of my book is up to be read

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

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If you are new you may not know that I am writing a book, a memoir of my married life starting with being a military wife and then changing…

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Another writing question. Looking for opinions.

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

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I am writing a memoir. For those that aren’t sure what that is, it is a section of your life story, but not the whole story. Now I am…

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #118 Reward&Trial

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #118 Reward&Trial By Teresa Smeigh September 2016 My life is a trial, but not without its rewards. My God sees to that. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, … Continue reading →

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My newest post is on IBPF.com on Bipolar and getting a diagnosis

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

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My newest post on International Bipolar Foundation has posted: http://www.ibpf.org/blog/are-you-ready-diagnosis Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate for Mental and Invisible Illnesses -Author of Articles, Stories and Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Autumn”

Posted on September 14, 2016 by

https://silverthreading.com/2016/09/14/wqwwc-writers-quote-wednesday-writing-challenge-unity/ Unity in nature, part of God’s Magic. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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New post I wrote for International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF)

Posted on September 13, 2016 by

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http://ibpf.org/blog/noise-sensitivity-during-mania ?

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Autumn”

Posted on September 7, 2016 by

https://silverthreading.com/2016/09/07/wqwwc-writers-quote-wednesday-writing-challenge-autumn/ Autumn, summer’s end and we think of the promise of Spring. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Comedy”

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

https://silverthreading.com/2016/08/31/wqwwc-theme-is-comedy-cathartic-or-tragic-yes/ Comedy causes laughter and from there our despair lifts. It is like laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes when my depression is heavy I will try to watch comedies on tv. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Strength”

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Strength” – Silver Threading ~ Fairy Whisperer ~  This has been the story of my life. It hasn’t killed me and I am stronger. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Miracle” #WQWWC

Posted on August 17, 2016 by

Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Miracle” #WQWWC I believe in Miracles. I believe in Jesus.   Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Innocence”

Posted on August 10, 2016 by

#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – “Innocence” Innocence in many ways means naive. I am innocent of life’s seamier sides, I can’t believe that bad things happen so often. I prefer to think good of everyone. I am also … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Passion” #WQWWC

Posted on August 3, 2016 by

Writer’s Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge Theme-“Passion” #WQWWC I believe passion comes from within and it doesn’t matter who you are. Jesus has passion. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com … Continue reading →

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Sizzling Sun – Ronovan Writes Haiku – Sleek & Sizzle.

Posted on August 3, 2016 by

https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2016/08/01/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-108-sizzlesleek/ The Sizzling Sun by Teresa Smeigh August 2016 The sun sizzles hot Against the sleek roof of car Sparkling in the sun. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com … Continue reading →

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