Author Archives: JayceeJarvis

May the first be with you!

Posted on May 1, 2023 by JayceeJarvis

I can’t believe it’s already May, though we’ve been getting plenty of warm weather and spring sunshine here in Oregon. I’ll admit my day to post on the blog snuck up on me, just like the new month. Has 2023 … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatter-Time With Jaycee! | Tagged #writerslife, Hiking, inspiration, spring, waterfalls | 7 Comments

The Importance of Friendship

Posted on March 27, 2023 by JayceeJarvis

I’m currently ruminating on how magical those friendships can be from the airport because I just spent the weekend in Las Vegas with one of my best friends from childhood. It was an amazing whirlwind weekend, full of fun and … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatter-Time With Jaycee! | Tagged friendship, Romance Tropes, travel, writer's life | 3 Comments

The value of resting and recharging

Posted on December 26, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

I hope everyone who celebrates Christmas had a lovely time with friends and family yesterday. I’m actually taking this week off, and giving myself a real break from all my usual writing and responsibilities, which means this post was scheduled … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatter-Time With Jaycee! | Tagged New Year's Resolutions, reading, recharge, Vacation from Writing | 2 Comments

Holiday Romcoms for the win!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

With Thanksgiving behind us and December right around the corner, we are getting into the thick of the winter holidays here in the US. There is an aura of hope and joy around the holidays, when the world feels a … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatter-Time With Jaycee! | Tagged Holiday Romance, Holiday Season, movies, romcom | 6 Comments

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

Today is Halloween here in the US which means it is time for costumes and candy and all things spooky. I really love Halloween because it is such a quirky community celebration, with everyone getting into it in their own … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatter-Time With Jaycee! | Tagged halloween, pumpkin, traditions, trick or treat, writer's life | 6 Comments

A sweet treat for no particular reason

Posted on October 3, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

Now that the weather is turning a little cooler here in Oregon, I’m excited to turn on the oven and start baking. One of my favorite childhood memories is coming home from school to the smell of chocolate filling the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatter-Time With Jaycee!, Soul Mate Publishing | Tagged baking, brownies, family traditions, recipes | 2 Comments

Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

Today is Labor Day here in the US, a holiday originally created to celebrate the efforts of unions and the labor movement for the rights of working people (and the creation of things like the weekend, which is certainly worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatter-Time With Jaycee! | Tagged end of summer, labor day, season, writer's life, writers life | 2 Comments

Fighting the crowds for summer fun

Posted on July 11, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

Summer is well and truly here in the Pacific Northwest, and I am so ready for it! Not only do I get to read more on these long summer days, but the weather is just perfect for taking advantage of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chatter-Time With Jaycee! | Tagged Crater Lake, Hiking, Summer Vacations, travel, writer's life | 2 Comments

Taking notes on a trip down memory lane

Posted on June 13, 2022 by JayceeJarvis

I recently donated an “annotated” book to a charity auction because I’d noticed that these personalized books tend to be in higher demand than simple signed paperbacks. The idea is that the author goes through the book and makes notes … Continue reading →