I'm declaring today to be Jane Porter Appreciation Day, partly because she sent me a gorgeous red mug with gift cards and pretty Jane Porter promo items in it as part of a blog giveaway (I love getting fun things on days when I'm feeling down), and mostly because I just admire this lady so much. I've been reading her books for years, and although I love her Harlequin Presents stories, I'm a big fan of her single title books. I swear that her book, Flirting with Forty, raised my sister out of her post-divorce depression and allowed her to find love again (she got married again this past weekend to a really great guy who swears he's been waiting his whole life for her).If 
you've ever read Jane's blog, then you have a pretty good idea what kind of person she is; caring, energetic, enthusiastic, courageous, generous, loving...all those positive, upbeat, good things that I wish could I emulate a little more. Not only that, but she looks fabulous...like she's closer to 24 than her real age. She's one of the few 40-something women I know who can put on a glittering little dress and kick butt on women half her age. Yes, she is my idol. And her own personal story reads like one of her books. I think I cheered along with all her other fans when she found Surfer Ty.
you've ever read Jane's blog, then you have a pretty good idea what kind of person she is; caring, energetic, enthusiastic, courageous, generous, loving...all those positive, upbeat, good things that I wish could I emulate a little more. Not only that, but she looks fabulous...like she's closer to 24 than her real age. She's one of the few 40-something women I know who can put on a glittering little dress and kick butt on women half her age. Yes, she is my idol. And her own personal story reads like one of her books. I think I cheered along with all her other fans when she found Surfer Ty. I make a point of attending her workshops at writer conferences, because she's honest and real and funny, and it's like you're talking with a good friend. I'm happy for all her hard-earned achievements and well-deserved success, and I'm looking forward to her next book, Easy on the Eyes. So, Jane, here's to you! Thank you for being such a great role model and inspiration.
2 comments:
Karen,
I love Jane Porter appreciation day, simply because I love Jane Porter, too. She is a lovely, gracious, caring person - a joy to be around, whether it's idle chit chat at a book signing or as a rapt student in one of her workshops. I am so happy to stop by and join in the appreciation of this wonderful lady. And may I add, the beautiful gift basket you received couldn't have gone to a better person. You are one of those special kinds of ladies, too!
Your sister's story is inspiring. I love hearing about people who find such dedicated love, especially since I know how hard it is to come by. I wish her and her new husband eternal love and happiness!!
Hugs,
Jessica
If everyone who fit the description of lovely, gracious, caring and a joy to be around could have their own appreciation day, there would most certainly be a Jessica Appreciation Day, and I can think of a dozen or more people who would agree with me! Thank you for your nice words, and thank you, too, for your good wishes for my sister; I think she finally found a guy who "gets" her.
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