I feel a deep sense of release. I don’t know how to express my thoughts. It’s been a climb and sometimes a dip, but I knew that one day, I will arrive at this juncture.
Except I sit with you over a cup of tea, maybe only then will you really understand my journey – one day, I shall speak of these things.
To all those who have supported me to this point, I remain ever grateful. You have no idea what your friendship means to me and how far it’s taken me.
I present to you – even though some of you had a sneak cover peek, it was tweaked a bit – my poetry book. I laughed writing some, I bled writing some, I sighed writing some and I cried writing some.
It’s all Glory to Him. He made it possible.
It’s available on Amazon-Kindle and Smashwords and it will be an utmost delight if even only one person buys it.
I have also set it up at both ends of my sidebar as a source of motivation.
Now let me go and finish working on a compilation of the short stories that I hope to publish in June.
My thanks and utmost regards.
Remain blessed.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
When you feel ready to talk about the journey I’ll pour us out a nice fresh cup of tea and we’re all ready to listen.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Yes indeed. You will make a wonderful listening ear 🙂
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Wow Jackie, such a great feat to accomplish!!! Big congratulations to a deserving Author. Oh yes, your writings are excellent. Cheers to you!!! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, my sister. I really appreciate your beautiful words and thoughts. My regards.
If you’ve got a bit of time this weekend, you could step in for my blog party which is going on as we speak. My regards 🙂
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Welcome! Hmmn, will join the party tomorrow, Sunday. Thanks for the reminder. I’ve been away all day attending some social events. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Haha. See ya ‘moro. 🙂
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1001 CONGRATULATIONS, Jacqueline!!! I know you’ve worked terrifically hard on this and you deserve MUCH SUCCESS!! I hope its ok if I reblog this, I would love to spread the word and info on your new book 🙂 Big Hugs and Cheers for you!
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Reblogged this on lifexperimentblog and commented:
Many heartfelt congratulations to Jacqueline Obyikocha who has just had her first book published! If you love poetry as most of us do, please keep an eye out for ‘Out of the Silent Breath’. Jacqueline is an extremely talented writer and such a sweet person too! CONGRATULATIONS, LADY!!
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-> Sorry, felt like I should remove the reblog because it kind of looked like it was my post to people that weren’t actually reading. Please let me know if you’d like it reposted it. I’m just so happy for you!
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It’s fine with me dear. Not a problem at all. I know those ones who just hit on the like and run along. Thank you
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Gosh, I had to look at myself again after reading your words. You make me feel joy and I really appreciate your kind words and thoughts. Thank you 🙂
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You’re just too great, Jackie 😀 Keep up the awesomeness!
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Congratulations, Jacqueline! This is a wonderful and great accomplishment! You did a fabulous job! 😄
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Dear Funsie, thank you for your kind support and words. I appreciate them 🙂
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Congratulations. Best of luck
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Thank you my dear Drew. I appreciate your words.
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congs my dear. I am smiling with you. I can’t wait to get done with mine as well.
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Many thanks Joan. You’ll soon get there before you know it 🙂
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Congratulations Jacquie for this great work. Wishing my best for your future work.
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Thank you dear Sayanti. I am not sure you saw the invitation, but you can step into my blog briefly sometime this weekend for my blog party. It’s going on as we speak. Look forward to seeing you. Regards 🙂
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yay! Congratulations Jackie… I will visit Amazon. 🙂
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You are a darling. Thanks my lady. If it’s not too much trouble, if you’ve got a little time, you can step into my blog party sometime this weekend. It’s going on as we speak. My regards 🙂
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great party…LOVE those fancy compotes with the fruit and little umbrella! you sure know how to throw a party!
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Thank you dear Gradmama. We should enjoy the little things of life, like connecting with each other and it really gives me joy to do so 🙂
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absolutely!
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Congratulations Jackie!! I’ll have to check out your book on Kindle.
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Thank you very much Steph. My appreciations 🙂
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Congratulations my friend! Best of luck. Hugs from Athens
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Many thanks Sofia. I appreciate your words. If you’ve got anytime, you could step in for a little while for my blog party that’s going on right now.
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Thank you very much Sofia. I appreciate your words. If you’ve got a little time this weekend, you could drop in briefly for my blog party taking place at the moment. Regards
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I can’t even begin to imagine the thrill and excitement you must be feeling and such a sense of pride and accomplishment!! I read the sample excerpts, as always, you write with such depth of soul. I bet you did smile, cry, jump up and down for joy, just brim over with emotions…and you deserve to feel and enjoy each and every emotion and accolade received!! You have decorated our hearts with your words…much love, light and success to you dear Jackie!! xo
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You are absolutely right Deb. I was hopping happy like a Kangaroo 🙂 I had no idea that I would feel such sense of elation. Thank you, my dear friend for your kind words. I really appreciate you 🙂
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You’re very welcome! I thank and appreciate you too!! 🙂
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Congratulations to you. What a wonderful accomplishment. I can’t wait to get my copy. Wishing you many blessing and more future success.
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You are absolutely right Deb. I was hopping happy like a Kangaroo 🙂 I had no idea that I would feel such sense of elation. Thank you, my dear friend for your kind words. I really appreciate you 🙂
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I can’t figure out what’s going on with my WordPress sending different messages.. The poor machine is tired. Thank you very much Bernadette. I appreciate all the support that I have received in this place from my friends. I grants me more buoyancy than words can say. My appreciations
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Congratulations, Jacqueline!! 🙂
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Thank you very much Grace 🙂
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Congratulations. I will order!
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Thank you so much my dear Beth. You are such a lovely friend 🙂
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Reblogged this on Nutsrok.
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Congratulations.. tea for all.
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My appreciations Donna. Thank you 🙂
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Woooohoooo! Big congratulations dear Jacqueline! This is huge!! What an accomplishment. 😊
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Thank you Ann. It’s really a wonderful feeling and I am so grateful for all the support received in this place 🙂
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😀 😀 😀
And here’s a big, fat hug to you to shower you with all that wonderful feelings. xoxo.
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Thank you dear Ann. I welcome your warm hug 🙂
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Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Congratulations, Jacqueline, on your first book! And all good wishes on the next one.
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Thank you so much, Patricia for the kind reblog and your generous wishes. I truly appreciate this. My regards, Jacqueline
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Congrats! So proud of you. Way to go woman!
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You’ve been such a support in this space Mandi. May God bless and keep you. Thank you 🙂
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Thank you, it’s my pleasure 🙂
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Reblogged this on Mandibelle16 and commented:
Jacqueline wrote a poetry book, From A Cooking Pot and Twisted Tales. Check out her new book on Amazon!
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Thank you my dear friend 🙂
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Jacqueline!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
Shiva
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Thank you very much Lord Shiva 🙂
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Many congratulations Jacqueline! This is such a great news. I can imagine how elated you must be. Well done. All the best for your next one. Will grab my copy soon 🙂
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Thank you my dear one. It’s really a great feeling I must say. May God bless you 🙂
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Jacqueline, This was posted to my reblog on your new book, I wanted to send it over to you!
Yolanda Renee
APRIL 30, 2016 AT 12:55 AM EDIT
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Congratulations! I know how you feel, now celebrate!
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🙂 Thank you dear. All well received 🙂
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Congratulations, Jacqueline! I think it is just wonderful that your book is published!!
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Thank you very much Joy. I appreciate your words 🙂
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Well done🎉. As they say in “Naija we go wash am oh”
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Yes o. We have to. Thank you Aby 🙂
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Happiness to you for such an accomplishment. Joy–and meaning–for everyone!
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Thank you very much. Your kind words are very appreciated 🙂
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Congrats Lady! Now I remember there was a post about picking a cover page, sincerely sorry I lost track of that.
This is awesome, God bless your hustle! Well done Sis. 😀
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Amen o! I believe he will. Dalu rinne my dear 🙂
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Reblogged this on Simply Etta D..
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Congratulations Jackie! That is fantastic!!
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Paula dear. Thank you so much for your kind words. Please excuse my not having visited much this past weeks, it’s been sooo hectic trying to wrap up the poetry book. I will pop in right now, please do save me a cup of tea 🙂
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No apologies needed ever! I know we all catch up when we can! And there’s always a cup of tea ready for you! ❤
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Thanks my dear 🙂
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Fantastic cover! C.o.n.f.e.a.t.u.l.a.t.i.o.n.s. Do I hear a party in the background? Woo hoo. 😀
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Thank you my lady. Yes there’s a party going on. I am actually hosting a blog party through one of the links right now and it’s swarming 🙂
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I was so excited my fingers tangled up and produced bad and ugly spelling. Apologies. Party sounds great. 😀
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It’s okay. We all do it. Yeah the party is going well. Please do step in and leave your link because I’ll be sharing those links later in the week to others.
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Congratulations. I hope that it is a great success for you and touches those who read it. 🙂
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Thank you so much Susan. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
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WOOOOW! Congratulations!!! 😀
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Thanks my dear one 🙂
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You’re welcome! 😀 I am happy for you!
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Congratulations, Jacqueline! Great achievement!
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Thank you very much Mick. I appreciate your words 🙂
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Yay! Congratulations!
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Thank you my lady Tikeetha 🙂
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Congrats!!!!!!!
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Thank you 🙂
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Congrats!! I hope it’s a best seller! You deserve it after all the time and hard work!
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Wow! Many Many Congratulations Jacqueline! It is such a wonderful moment for you, and for us to be sharing this moment with you! :)You have been an inspiration always! I am very happy for you! 🙂
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Thank you very much dear Prab.
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I am so excited and happy for you!! I’m going over to get your book!! Many blessings to you:)
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Dear Nena thank you very much. This is telepathic. I was just opening your post of pet tag and bookmarking it, ‘cos I want to send you an email to invite you for a guest post or an interview and your message pops in 🙂 Please let me have your email address. Thank you so much and my regards.
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Lol isn’t that something! I would love that:) My email is younfolded@gmail.com
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Brilliant! I’ll dash off an email to you asap.
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Congratulations.
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Congratulations, Dear Jacqueline! If I were a goose (aside from being naturally silly 😉 ) I’d be flying in formation with you at point, honking joyfully with the flock! Keep up the great work. Honk!!
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Bravo Jacqueline !! I have pinned it to my Poetry Pinterest board and wish you HUGE success ! Next time I’m shopping on Amazon I’m getting one. Here’s to you !
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Thank you very much for your kind words and generous thoughts. I appreciate them. 🙂
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Congratulations, Jacqueline, I didn’t even know you were writing a book. I’m so happy for you. 🙂
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Thank you Ranu. Very much appreciated 🙂
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My pleasure, Jacqueline. 🙂
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Congrats. I know the feeling and it doesn’t wax or wane over time. 😀 #LoveandInk #becausePoetry
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Thank you very much. It really should wax 🙂
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I don’t think there is a higher plane you can go to when you complete and publish your words for the world. 😉 But you are right, it should wax. #LoveandInk ❤
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