~~~ Welcome to Francesca M.E. ~~~
Blog: Short but impactful (two – five minute reads) offering life-enrichment stories, encouragement, suggestions for a better life, and happy life motivation. They are worth the read.
Podcast: Funny Lady Life. A comedy podcast about fictional characters Dottie St. James and her husband Larry, who share their exciting life! Short – between two and five minutes long.
Music: from our original band Sugar Lime Twist.
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Writer – Blogger – Singer/Songwriter – Podcaster
Writing expertise includes (but not limited to):
creative writing
songwriting
article writing
blog writing
newsletters
brochures
website copy
script writing
letter writing (complaint letters and to repair relationships)
speech writing
grant writing
creating specialized forms and spreadsheets.
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Highly experienced, well-educated, with boundless creativity!
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Thank you,
Francesca M.E. Amico-Sipper
~~~~~~~ A little About Me ~~~~~~~
As a student of life, my innate curiosity makes me thirsty for knowledge about how to better ourselves. I’ve also been developing quite the writing skills, getting an M.A. in Communication Arts for a formal education and continually learning and doing. After years of being a “student” (processing a lot of good information), it’s time I share what I’ve learned.
If I’m quiet, I’m thinking, making good things happen. We first need to think, then do – or else we might get into trouble.
I came out of the womb with a song in my head. No joke! I’ve been singing since I could remember. Music has always been part of who I am.
I wrote my first song, “Somewhere In the World,” at seven for my mother, who was in the hospital. Growing up, I never had a diary or journal; I wrote songs and poems. I’d take my Weimeramer dog and cat (following me as my dog did) into the woods with a paper and pen or a tape recorder, and I’d compose songs. I was a teenager writing songs in the typical songwriting format: verse, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus. Amazing how I knew how to do that without any formal training. I think it was because I listened to a lot of music, and it came naturally to me.
When I went through a rough situation, I walked in the woods, sat down on a rock, wrote a song, and returned home feeling better. It was magic. And I amassed many songs with lyrics and melodies. I played trumpet when I was young, so I knew how to write music. I later learned how to play the piano and guitar.
As far as writing, I was a storyteller first. I created a bedtime story, Eight Bunnies and Three Beagles, for my younger sister when I was eight and she was four. I had a daughter and told her the same bedtime story, and she enjoyed it, too.
The actual writing of books came when I went away to college and began writing my first novel, The Necklace. Putting pen to paper helped me through so much angst in my life. That’s when my pseudonym, Jussme, was born. I wanted to be free to be me => just me => Jussme.
I’ve completed two novels, working on number three (unpublished right now – working on changing that 🙂 )
Magic in the Snow: a YA novel
At What Price: a suspense novel
I’ve also written a few children’s books, short stories, a screenplay, a television sitcom, and a book for grieving pet parents. Not to mention the tons of ideas written down for more books in the future. 🙂 Hey, it’s who I am.
I created the blog on this website to share what has helped me create a happy life. If I could turn my life around, anyone can, but you must put in the time and work. We are all worth an incredible, happy life, and we all deserve respect, kindness, and love.
I believe anything can be cured or fixed with knowledge, support, and love.
So, thank you for stopping here and reading my words. I sincerely appreciate it.
Peace and love,
Francesca
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