Hope. Dreams. Life... Love: 365 Days of Gratitude Journal

Monday, August 22, 2022

365 Days of Gratitude Journal

365 Days of Gratitude Journal

by Mariëlle S. Smith

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GENRE: Non-fiction; self-help

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BLURB:

*** Now available in black-and-white AND full colour! ***

‘The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.’ Mary Davis

Gratitude is not just about ATTITUDE.

Gratitude is about PRACTICE.

But how do you create a gratitude practice that sticks?

After the success of her first 365 Days of Gratitude Journal, writing coach Mariëlle S. Smith brings you Volume 2. Same journal but with an entirely different look!

After years of barely surviving her own emotional minefield, Mariëlle discovered the transformative power of practising gratitude. But, like no one else, she knows that cultivating an attitude of gratitude is easier said than done.

365 Days of Gratitude, Vol. 2 is an undated, guided journal. Complete with inspiring quotes, daily prompts, and recurring check-ins, it was designed to help you create a sustainable gratitude practice too.

Commit to the life-changing power of gratitude today and order your copy now!

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EXCERPT

I’m not here to sell you on gratitude. There are many articles and research papers I could be citing to convince you just how great practising gratitude is for you. I think you’re already aware of that, though. Perhaps you’ve read some of those articles and papers or maybe you just know it somewhere deep down—or not so deep down.

I’m not hooked on gratitude because it works wonders on my blood pressure and promises to help me sleep better. Although it probably does that, too.

I’m hooked on gratitude because it enables me to perceive everything in life as magical again. I’m hooked because I’m not the same person I was since I started practising it. And because I slip and return to being that anxious, burned out, overachieving workaholic as soon as I stray from the gratitude path—which happens far more often than I care to admit.

Gratitude is a commitment for life. I created this journal to help you commit and turn your gratitude practice into a sustainable one.

A Word With the Author

1.Did you always want to be an author?

Yes, I did, but what has changed since I was younger is that I always dreamed of becoming a full-time author, and that is no longer the case. Aside writing my own books, I edit other authors’ work and I coach authors through their writing struggles. It’s such a rewarding part of my writing life, I don’t ever want to stop doing it.

2.Tell us about the publication of your first book.

The first book I ever published was the anthology Subatomic and Other Stories by & about Bisexuals. It’s a collection of short stories I edited with my then co-author of lesbian sexy romance books.

It was a really fun non-profit project to work on—the digital version of the book is available for free here—and we ended up editing another anthology, Courage is a gift and other stories by and about transgender, non binary and genderqueer people.

For both of us, Subatomic was our first published book and it gave us a chance to learn all about publishing, and make some mistakes, before diving in with our own work.

3.Besides yourself, who is your favorite author in the genre you write in?

The last time you asked me this question, I mentioned Cassandra Clare, because we both write Young Adult fantasy. Another genre I write in is spirituality, and in that genre, another Cassandra is my favourite author: Cassandra Snow.

Cassandra Snow has written an amazing book on the tarot called Queering the Tarot, and an equally brilliant book on witchcraft, Queering Your Craft. As a queer person, I really enjoy how she queers these two practices and makes them more inclusive.

4.What's the best part of being an author? The worst?

The exact same thing I told you in January:

For fiction, the best part is when it all comes together, and for non-fiction, it’s hearing one of my books actually helped someone with their creative process.

The worst part is still that vulnerability that’s part and parcel of said creative process. You put so much of yourself out there when you create, a part of me is always very much ready to make a run for it and hide instead of finishing whatever project I’m working on.

5.What are you working on now?

I just finished the sixth draft of the first book in my YA fantasy trilogy and I’ve started on the second book, as well as plotting a YA novel idea that just won’t leave me alone.

For non-fiction, I’m this close to publishing the German translation of 52 Weeks of Writing Vol. I. I’m also preparing a Kickstarter campaign for my next book, which will come with a companion card deck. Both book and deck are all about cultivating your creative courage. If you want to hear more, I suggest following me on Facebook or subscribing to my newsletter, which is where I’ll be sharing any updates.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Mariëlle S. Smith is a writer, writing coach, and editor. She lives in Cyprus, where she organises private writer's retreats, is inspired 24/7, and feeds more stray cats than she can count.

Contact Links

Website: https://mswordsmith.nl

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswordsmith

Blog: https://mswordsmith.nl/blog

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18455235.Mari_lle_S_Smith

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariellessmith

Other(s): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtnYOpjmj83mvMM2L348F1w

Purchase Links

All purchase links can be found on https://mswordsmith.nl/365daysofgratitude

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DDZ88JF

Deluxe edition Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DDX9NNZ

Barnes & Noble: Black-and-white edition: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/365-days-of-gratitude-vol-2-marielle-s-smith/1141685091