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
Congratulations! I almost know how you feel! I have a book coming out in a few weeks!! So exciting and so scary!!
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Thank you very much. Yes it’s exciting and scary all at once.
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Massive Congratulations Jacqueline.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Thank you my dear friend ((Huge hugs))
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Ahhh congrats!!! This is so exciting!!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Congratulations, Jackie! 🙂
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My appreciations dear Kelly. Thank you
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My pleasure – wish you all the very best! 🙂
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Really awesome news 😀 I am super happy for you my dear. High Five for your achievements and all the best…I look forward to reading it :D!!!!
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Thank dear. It’s been hectic, but worth every minute of it 🙂
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As someone who writes day in, day out it is a high mountain to climb to publication) I’m at the bottom working hard) I have the utmost admiration and respect, Super congratulations, delighted for you x
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Thank you so much Patricia, it’s not a walk in the park. I really appreciate your words and wish you all the best with your work 🙂
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Congratulations! An awesome achievement!! 🙂
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Thank you Jenny. It does feel good. I appreciate your words.
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Congratulations!!! 😊😊 That’s so great to know.
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Thank you Shreya. My regards 🙂
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Your welcome. 🙂
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Congratulations! Great milestone.
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Thank you very much. I had no idea that I would feel this way.
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Congrats, Jackie. you have more courage than I. I self published a memoir 7 years ago and have done nothing since other than blog. Maybe I need a kick start from a friend. God bless your wonderful journey!
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Kim dear, you can do a lot with it and we are here to support each other. When I catch my breath, we’ll take about promoting that memoir 🙂
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Thank you. You are indeed a morale booster.
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My pleasure dear
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Going to buy it…….NOW!!! ‘m so excited for you!
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Aww sis. You are just a darling. I hope it’s worth your time. Thank you
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No worries…A review [on Amazon] will be coming down the pipes once I am finished!
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Brilliant. That would be just awesome 🙂
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I admire you Jacqueline for having accomplished this. A big congratulation from me
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Many thanks for your lovely words Maria. I appreciate them.
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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Congratulations! That is a fantastic achievement!!
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Thank you so much Jansen. It really makes me feel that so much is possible. I appreciate 🙂
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Jacqueline, you’re most welcome. I get a kick out of seeing people succeed!
Frank
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Thank you Frank. I love such positive atttitude 🙂
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Congratulations! That is a fabulous achievment! 🙂
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My appreciations Lidija. Thank you very much
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This is amazing Jacqueline. Congratulations on publishing!
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Thanks dear friend. It’s a lovely feeling 🙂
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Awesome! Congratulations to a deserving author!
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Aww! You make me feel good. Thank you 🙂
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You’re experiencing the fruits from your hard work and dedication
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Thank you my lady 🙂
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My dear, I noticed that your blog keeps saying not existing when I click on it. The actual message is that the authors have deleted this site. What’s going on?
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I’m not sure, but I really wish things were technically right on here. I have tried to get help. I’ll see what I can do, thanks.
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Can you message me and let me know if it still shows deleted? I tried something different.
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Congratulations on your 1st book!! I’m pretty sure that you will have many more to come as you are a very talented writer!
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Aww! That’s so sweet of you to say and your confidence in me. Thanks my dear friend 🙂
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CONGRATULATIONS, lovely friend!
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Thanks my dear lady 🙂
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A big Congratulations to Jacqueline on her 1st book & being a published author!!!
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Congratulations my dear. It is the beginning of more to come :).
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Amen to that. Thank you very much 🙂
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You are welcome.
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Congratulations! I am planning one day to be there. Publishing a book is on my bucket list!!
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You will be there. As long as the dream is in your heart and you follow it, no matter how slow you thread, you’ll get there. Thank you Pascale 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words!
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My pleasure 🙂
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Praise God for your gift and the birth of this project! I can hardly wait to get it. I’m so proud of you!
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Michelle, you are such a beautiful soul. Thank you very much for your lovely words. They mean a lot to me.
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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Thanks for your kind words as well. I will definitely drop by and mingle. I’m off the grid a little in LA caring for my mom. My Internet should be up and running this evening though. See you son!
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So happy for you and your great accomplishment! You are a true inspiration! Praise God so much and have his blessings cover your writing! Love and hugs!
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My appreciations Susan for your kind word and prayers. The Lord is faithful indeed. Thank you.
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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Wondeful! Congratulations! 💐
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Thank you my dear friend 🙂
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I’m extremely happy for you, congratulations and best of luck!
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Thank you my dear one. I appreciate your words and thoughts. Regards
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Sharing your talents with the rest of the world. Many congrats to you, Jacqueline. It’s on my Amazon shopping list. ☺ ❤️ 💛 💙 💜
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You are a gem Van. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I appreciate them.
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Congrats. This is just the starting point, more are still coming. More grace to you.
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Thank you Tochukwu. God’s blessings
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This is awesome news!! Congratulations on your 1st published book! 😀💞📖
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Thank you my dear for your lovely thoughts. It’s really appreciated 🙂
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kudos to you! what an accomplishment. I imagine it gives you a sense of great joy to see your work in print. good luck on sales. best wishes in upcoming projects. God gave you great talent!
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Thank you, Nancy. It does give me distinct joy and I need that luck indeed. Your words are very encouraging and I appreciate them.
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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Congratulations sis!!! Wow, this is so incredible . thumbs up babes ;).
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My sister, thank you. It’s only God’s grace.
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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THANKS SIS. i’LL POP IN A SHORT WHILE.;)
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Oh my goodness! I’m so happy for you! Congrats! You are an inspiration!
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My appreciations Laura. Thank you for your lovely words and thoughts.
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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Congratulations!!!
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Thank you dear Etta 🙂
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Huge hugs and congratulations to you! What a big milestone (and on my youngest son’s birthday!) xxoo. Diane
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Oh that’s lovely. A happy birthday to him. You’ve been rocking several birthdays this month in your home. It must be such a wonderful time. Thank you very much Diane. Indeed I feel good about it 🙂
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Yay, we are almost done, baby shower tomorrow, my Sis is flying in, so I’m excited!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you very much 🙂
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CONGRATULATIONS BIG AND LOUD Jackie.
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Thanks love. You are a good friend 🙂
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U R welcome Jackie
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Reblogged this on MOTIVATION with DEHAN and commented:
She believed she could and she did. Join me in congratulating one of our own Miss Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha on her achievement.
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Am happy for you Jacky. A very big congratulations to you.
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My dearest sis, it’s God o. Thank you so much for your kind support and encouraging words all these time. Bless you
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Well howdy dooo… Congrats my friend
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Sir Patrick, thank you very much for your best wishes. My appreciations.
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Ah great work Jacqueline! Finally its out 🙂 A huuuge congratulations to you 🙂 And we will celebrate it tomorrow won’t we 😉 🙂
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Lovely Minaxi, thank you my dear one. I appreciate your words and kind wishes.
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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🙂 🙂 your comments are so sweet Jacqueline. It sounds so warm and as if we are speaking face to face 🙂 I would be surely joining the party 🙂 I am sorry I am late in replying though 😦 Had some weekend errands to tend to.
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That’s a HUGE accomplishment! Congrats!
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Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I appreciate them. It’s been a hectic period which is why I haven’t visited as much as I would like.
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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You’re very welcome! Thanks for the invite and I apologize for the late response. I was outside painting my shutters. Boring! They look so much better now though…lol! I’ll be sure to join in on the next one! 🙂
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This is truly awesome! Congratulations!!
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Thank you Nicky. It feels great and I appreciate your words.
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congratulations! Take a bow!
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Mel my dear, thank you. You’ve been an inspiration.
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You’re welcome 🙂 I’m glad I was able to inspire you 🙂
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Congratulations! I just ordered your book and am really looking forward to reading it. I loved the first poem, DANCE. I could feel the pulse of it through your words. Awesome!
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Oh my word! Tanya, you are a total gem. I’ve got tears in my eyes right now. Thank you so much. Thank you and God bless 🙂
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Congratulations!!! You should be so proud!
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Thank you very much Gretchen. I do feel good with myself 🙂
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You make us proud all the times. My heart sings with joy because you keep on confirming what I saw on day one. Bravo, Jacky! May blessings keep coming your way! I like the cover.
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You make me so glad with your words Sir Romanus. Many, many thanks. God bless.
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Thank you Jacky. I am happy to make your day brighter.
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My wonderful friend’s book!
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Congrats! I’m going to try and get it tomorrow!
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You are a beautiful one. Thanks my dear friend. I appreciate 🙂
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