Hi, my name is Emma, nice to meet you 🙂 In my books so far I go by Rae M. Meadows. All of the people I write about are also under false names unless otherwise stated; it has been surprisingly easy to remember the false names I have selected for people. I try to make a connection to their real names – same ethnic background, same meaning, same amount of syllables. If there is something specific I’ve noted about someone’s name; I find one that also correlates with the observation or story.
All my stories are true as well – unless notated with “Fiction” in the title. The majority of my writing so far is non-fiction. Please note all work on this site is my intellectual property. Do not be an ass and plagiarize my work, please. Sharing with links back to my page is appreciated though 🙂
I am 33 years old now. I just moved back to America from Australia. I lived in the same small Aussie town from 4th – 7th grade, travelled further in the world, and arrived back there nearly 4 years ago. My travelling life started young – I lived in Africa when I was 3 and later when I was 15. I’ve lived in Europe and Scandinavia as well; only about 1/3 of my life has been spent living in the US – soon to be less as I grow older.
My blog contains some entries that have to do with my travels – but not much. This is not a travel blog. It’s probably because I have had my own fair share of travel, and though there are still places I wish to go someday – I find that other people documenting their own travel bore me. That sounds so privileged. I am aware of that… but… That’s how it is.
My blog is a lot of true stories from my life, a lot about my relationships in the past; Good, bad, and abusive. I write a fair bit about friends and memories, and current events in my life. I write about depression and the issues I come across working with Youth.
My friend, who helped me edit my books, said once that the way I write is “conversational” and that it makes her feel as though I am sitting on her couch, having tea with her, and telling her my story one-on-one. I liked the thought of that, so I have tried to maintain that style throughout my blog as well. So, come on – pull up a chair, grab a cuppa tea, and let me tell you my story.
The Books:
Originally I wrote the first manuscript (“I Will Not Live in Vain”) as a way to record my life and leave a legacy for my children so that they may know and understand me more when I am gone. I allowed a few close friends to read it and I was then urged to polish and publish it. In this book I record most of my travels, the ups and downs with my faith, and some of my relationships with men.
My second book is titled “That Boy Gave Me Cooties,” it is a memoir for a different audience. The previous book was an all encompassing memoir that had themes of faith and other personal issues I worked through. This new book is only about the men in my life. I’ve written about the relationships from the previous book in much more detail as well as written out the relationships and other guys that were barely mentioned, if at all, in I Will Not Live in Vain. Personally, I like how this book turned out better – so it is my recommendation to start here and work back to I Will Not Live in Vain if your interest is piqued and you want to learn about further aspects of my life.
*I Will Not Live in Vain is CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE while I wrote more and redo the book in a second edition. The name may possibly change as well. Watch this space.
*That Boy Gave Me Cooties is available in paperback here and on Kindle here.
**Please help an indie Author out and leave reviews on Amazon after you read! (Especially if they are good!! 😉 ) Thanks!**
Contact: iwillnotliveinvain@gmail.com
Good luck with your book. It’s not an easy thing to write a book. But you can pat yourself on the back and think about the next one 🙂
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Hopefully I’ll make the next one even better 😉 Thanks! 🙂
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This is great. People need to hear your message! Cheers.
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Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
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Congratulations on writing a book! Xx
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Thanks 🙂
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I found your blog over at HarsH ReaLiTy! I’m looking forward to connecting.
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Cool, 🙂 I’ll have to check yours out later today 🙂
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Hi again – just wondering… I’ve seen HarsH ReaLiTy before of course… but I don’t recall any specific interaction with that blog… do you mind telling me how you saw me there?
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On May 10th you posted:
Wow, so many comments already – hope mine won’t get lost! But hey – anyone want to check out my blog at iwillnotliveinvain.wordpress.com I’d appreciate it! I mostly cover memories and past relationships… dating abuse and depression on occasion as well. I have a book about such available for purchase as well. I have a fair few posts I’m proud of, but here is one of my favorites: https://iwillnotliveinvain.wordpress.com/2015/04/12/dear-david/
Also, I want to put this blog out there: https://immacfarland.wordpress.com/2015/04/23/flatline-revelations/ He has a blog that just fascinates me – he is (in my opinion) an excellent writer and draws me in to his world every time. Generally his blog needs an adult theme warning… but whoever sees this, check Mr Macfarland out and give him a follow or a shout out or two as well 🙂
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Oh, ha ha… Yup that sounds like me 🙂 thanks for that.
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I nominated you for a Sunshine Blogger Award, congrats!
https://thomasmwatt.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/sunshine-blogger-award/
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Wow, Thanks! 🙂
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You’re welcome, you run a good blog.
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I’m glad you appreciate it! Always nice to get positive feedback 🙂
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Here are your answers 🙂 https://iwillnotliveinvain.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/sunshine-blogger-award/
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I recently reviewed your blog! You can find the link below!
http://aopinionatedman.com/2015/11/29/weekly-blog-reviews-8/
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Awesome, about to check it out! 🙂
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I hope you like it! 🙂
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Very nice, Thanks!!
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Your blog is so nice…and the images are so cute…super blog keep it up.
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Thanks for stopping by and for the compliments. I’ll check yours out shortly 🙂
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welcome…thanks for your valuable comment
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Hello, I found your blog through OM’s blog and wanted to stop by to say hi and to check out your site. Congratulations on writing and publishing two books that’s a remarkable achievement. I look forward to reading your posts. ~ Steph
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Welcome! Hope you enjoy all you find here 🙂
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Thank you!! 😀
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Hi, I just wanted to thank you for stopping by and liking my post; I really appreciate it! 🙂
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No worries! Thanks for the follow 🙂
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Pleasure is all mine 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words 🙂 lovely to meet you as well!
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I’ve nominated you for the Real Neat Blog Award 🙂 Check out my blog post of the same title to check out the rules if you want to get involved
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It’s an honour, sir 😊
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Don’t mention it. You’re worth it 🙂
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You are an inspirational fairy!
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lol thanks!
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Found a link to your blog from fattymcupcakes post about blogging, so I came by to have a peek. Congrats on the books 🙂
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Thanks! Hope you enjoy 😊
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Awesome! Thank you, I’m honoured!! Definitely will accept – I’ll check it out later today and get to work on it 🙂
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