I know, I know. Been a while. Truth is – I’ve been super busy (which is always good) but sorry that I’ve taken a while to upload the 5th chapter. This chapter is one of my favorites. In this chapter, Jill is trying to get back to normal life after committing murder, but what is normal? Three of Jill’s call center friends are based on actual real-life friends that I met during my years at the call center You know who are! I hope you enjoy this chapter. It’s one of my favorites from the book.

If you’re not on my Facebook page, you may have missed this one. Sorry for not posting earlier. Been working really hard behind the scenes @Ronharrismuscle in helping him revitalize his channel

Did you ever know I was such a bodybuilding fan? 

But getting back to the point of today’s article. Chapter 3 of Potholes: A Tale of Murder, Road-Rage and Romance is out and read by me. I had a lot of fun with this chapter in bringing Uncle Carlo to life. And also had fun with a very panicked Jill! Hope you enjoy.

Ever wonder what Jill’s Uncle Carlo sounded like? Well, he’s brought to life in Chapter 3. I loved this chapter. I took the inspiration for Carlo from three of my real uncles. My Uncle Rich who is very much like Carlo in love and spirit. My Uncle Carmine who loves to talk, enjoys coffee and cake; and will always bring the best bread to dinner. And lastly an uncle who is no longer with us but would protect his family and friends with a ferocity should anyone cross him. I miss him dearly, and that’s my Uncle Willy. Even though I didn’t get to see him much in recent years, he was always in my heart. That’s why Carlo is the embodiment of all three. Hope you enjoy Chapter 3.

& unfortunately, I couldn’t find a good picture of my Uncle Carmine, but he is in my heart as well.

Let me just say that this one was TOUGH to record, but I hope that you enjoy it. In this chapter, Jill recounts how her nightmare began.

For over three years, I have been in the process of putting together Potholes: The Audiobook and I’m sure you may have given up on me after a while. Now, due to recent events (haha), I can offer the first four chapters of Potholes: The Audiobook via my YouTube channel.

I am so happy to finally be producing my own original work, and I hope that you enjoy it. Let me know how you feel about Chapter 1. Chapter 2 is coming soon, and I can tell you it is indeed a challenge, but I’m up for a good challenge.

WARNING: NSFW (or small children) unless your work is twisted and like this type of humor.

See you next time!

Jen

So, a lot has been going on lately. I know it’s been a while since I last wrote here, but that’s the beauty of owning your own website – you can come back to it any time that you wish.

Here’s the big news I’m sure you heard by now. The company I worked for ceased operation, and now I find myself looking at new opportunities for the future. It’s a bit scary, but I’m hopeful. I truly loved working for my former employer, and it was heartbreaking to hear the news. However, sometimes these things happen for a reason. It’s never quite clear in the beginning, but over time, these reasons start to make sense. So, I close the door on one part of my life and open the door to another part.

As I’ve always done, I’ve taken stock of what I do have and what I’m most grateful for. I must thank my husband of sixteen years Marty, who has gotten me through some pretty dark moments that I’ve had since this started. I love you dearly, Honey. Thank you for being by my side through all of this.

I am also grateful for our wonderful pets who have showered me with affection, and to my supportive family and friends who have just lent me an ear when I needed a laugh or to cry.

But after sizing up the situation and thinking of what to do next, I’ve decided to take a big step and take on three major projects. Let’s start with the one that is most relevant to this site.

In 2018, I announced we were doing retakes on Potholes: The Audio Book. And it’s true. We were. Due to my schedule, I couldn’t devote as much time as I would like. So, I decided to work on the audiobook in increments when I had time. Also, the voice actress that I had hired was also very busy in her personal life. She couldn’t devote as much time as was needed to complete the project. So, for that reason, she resigned from the project halfway through.

I was honestly okay with her decision, and as I mulled over possible replacements, I thought to myself – why not record the book myself. So that’s what I’ve decided to do. Over the course of two years, I’ve been recording the chapters and now that I have time to devote to the project, I will begin to edit very soon. Then I will begin feedback from my listening team. I’m very excited to be bringing this project to a close. It’s been quite a road in getting it ready and I’m hoping that you will enjoy it once it is.

Check out the trailer for Potholes down below and please feel free to leave a comment if you enjoyed it.

The second project I’m working on is helping my friend & colleague Ron Harris revitalize his Youtube channel. At MD, I took Muscular Development to new heights with several new innovative practices while I was COO. Now, I bring those talents to Ron’s channel in helping him achieve his goals and ambitions for the future. Giles of course makes appearances too, and we hope to soon run hard-hitting bodybuilding interviews that only Ron can deliver. Check out Ron’s channel here and please subscribe today for all of the latest in bodybuilding news, interviews and contest coverage. Plus, he’ll be sharing his articles too! And he’s got some great ones! I’m very happy to be working with Ron again, and I know this his channel will be successful.

The third project I am working on should not be a surprise to anyone. In addition to the many things, I love in today’s pop culture like Star Trek, Star Wars, The Last of Us, etc. There is one thing I absolutely have loved to do in my spare time and that is play the Sims. Having played the game for over 20 years, and played every iteration right to this current version, I’ve always wanted to start a channel that talked about my love for the game. So many times, I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings on what the Sims were doing right and wrong and share maybe a Let’s Play or two. With a demanding schedule for a long time, I couldn’t devote the time or energy needed to really give the channel everything that I would want to – until now.

Introducing the GXSimmer where I finally get to talk about the Sims from own perspective and experiences. If you love the game, as much as I do, I’d be honored to hear what you think. Here’s one of my newest videos from the channel. I would very much appreciate and welcome your feedback.

In closing, I’d like to thank you for reading. I promise to make more appearances on this site, even if just to ramble for a little while about what may appear to be nonsense. I have a website after all – maybe I should actually use it!

I’m hopeful, grateful and optimistic for the future as I place my faith in both God, my family and me. As the Christmas season approaches for many of us, I would like to wish you all the best for a joyous holiday season, however you may celebrate it, or not.

Thanks for reading today – Jen

We’ve just started to retake Potholes: The Audiobook.  I can’t wait to share more progress you as this project develops.

When I was a kid, I used to love to draw up scripts and record them with my friends. It was always so much fun – but it encouraged me to want to pursue this as a career, and do to it for real – with me as the producer – is something that makes my life almost full circle.

It’s been tough to bring this to fruition over the years, but my mother’s death really made an impact on me. I watched someone die before their time -with so much life left to live – and I decided that I needed to change my life before I looked back and said, “I wish I could have….”

I made a plan in 2013 to get back to what was important to me. Producing. Writing. Directing.   I loved doing that and although I did take a brief hiatus from it to begin life as a married woman and start to form a family — it was something I knew I would go back to eventually and I’m glad I did.

I will update more with you as we continue to record Potholes, but I’m hoping to share this with you in the summer of 2019.

As always, thanks for your support and thanks for reading today.

Take care

Jen

If anyone knows me then they know I am a huge video game fanatic, and I have been since I was a kid.  That’s why I was excited when I heard that the game Rampage would be made into a movie starring The Rock.

I was able to do a movie preview of it for FitnessRX for Women and Muscular Development. I hope you enjoy it. 

 

What’s better than having something for free – how getting my new audiobook Billy’s Cascade: The Audiobook for free.

Here’s how it works:

Click this link and sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial from Audible!

It’s that simple!

I’m so happy to share this with you!  I hope that you all enjoy the Audiobook!

In June of 2017, I was chatting with Kelly Brajevich aka “Full Metal Can” and author of the graphic novel D.S. al Fine.  I was telling her about Billy’s Cascade and how I had hoped to make it my first audiobook.

I never forgot her next words, “I could do it, Jen.”

And in the course of one weekend, over a period of ten months, Kelly and I embarked on a journey to recreate Billy’s Cascade in audiobook format.

And now we have!

Today we have officially announced Billy’s Cascade the Audiobook available for sale on Amazon and soon iTunes.

This is my first original production from my off-shoot studio J&P Media, and I’m proud as can be to show you the finished version.

I hope you like it too.

Thank you all for all of your support.

Hey Everybody,

I know I haven’t written to you in a while, but there’s a good reason. I’ve been hard at work on a bunch of different projects. So I want to give you a status update on what’s coming out shortly.

First, let’s start off with Billy’s Cascade: The Audiobook. Kelly and I have been putting the finishing touches on the final cut, and we believe it will be out shortly. Thanks for your support and your patience. We’ll let you know soon when you will be able to buy it.

Second, I’m sorry to say that Kristen Nelson will not be voicing Potholes: The Audiobook. While I was saddened to have this happen, we do have some great news. Kristen Ferris, who was also the first editor of Potholes, ed. 1, will be the official narrator for Potholes: The Audiobook.  I will tell the reason why Kristen Nelson is no longer involved is that of scheduling.  It was an amicable agreement on both sides. I have the utmost respect and admiration for Kristen Nelson and wish her well in all that she does.

Kristen is very excited about stepping into the role and we are now in the process of recording the book as we speak.

Turn of the Dime is still being recorded, but because of the length of the audiobook, it is far from being completed.

Additionally, I will be releasing the long-awaited sequel to the Turn of the Dime and will be assembling my pre-read team shortly.

Also, and lastly, as many of you, I am a contributing editor at Muscular Development magazine and FitnessRX magazines and websites. I am now hard at work on my fifth book which will feature a bodybuilder for the main character. So to all of my readers at FitnessRX and MD, this one is for you.

Many people don’t know, but I have liked bodybuilding since I was nine years old and I am excited about this project. I am also very excited for the upcoming Arnold Classic as the line-up looks to be spectacular.

Thanks again for all of your support….and I almost forgot – the J&P Podcast will be returning but both myself and Kelly have been super busy – so we’ll be back as soon as we can.

Thanks for reading and supporting me. I appreciate it!

All my thanks,

Jen