Dear Jane | Jane Gilheaney

Dear Jane, I would also love to be a writer someday, like you.

Dear Jane, I would also love to be a writer someday, like you. I’m just stuck in this poor region with poor sources I love your work. Vuyiseka. I’m in South Africa in the Eastern Cape. I am a first year student doing a bachelor of arts.

Dear Vuyiseka, what do you think you need that you haven’t already got? Are you a reader? Do you already write? The wonderful thing about writing of course is it’s free. If you have the basic tools then there’s nothing to stop you. And the more you write the better you will get. You have access to the internet for information, inspiration, a platform to publish your work and start to build a community. After that if you have the will, if it’s something you really want and you’re willing to work at, then you can do it. My advice is to create a regular writing habit, if you haven’t already. Being in a poor region is not going to stop you. If anything it might help you. You will already be used to difficulty and not afraid of a challenge. Many people around the world will be interested in you, your life, your thoughts. One thing that is difficult for all writers is often those around you won’t understand. And they probably won’t support you. That’s something you have to accept from the start. But you can do it. With Love, Jane.

Thanks a lot Jane I’ll start by creating a regular writing habit. I love you.

Thank you, Vuyiseka! I believe in you and you must believe in you.

Thank you sister.

Pierre Bonnard. French painter and printmaker, as well as a founding member of the Post-Impressionist group of avant-garde painters Les Nabis. 1867-1947

Dear Jane, You should have these.

Five years ago, when I was writing the first draft of my novel, a friend did a tarot reading for me from her home. She pulled three cards before laminating and sending them to me. She wrote that they were very positive cards and I should have them. I loved that she did this for me, and as I was writing the first draft of the book at the time I added them to my talisman collection.

The cards she pulled were…

The Seven of Wands – the ability to ‘hold ones own against adversaries’, victory, energy, courage.

The Nine of Cups – an assured future, wish may come true

The Magician –Originality, skill, creativity, and the representation of ‘pure willpower.’

The cards have been on my notice board ever since that day in 2013. I thought of it again this morning because this weekend she kindly reviewed my book on Amazon and because it all had came true. The bad, and ultimately, most assuredly, the good…

Take the Seven of Wands card, this is what it’s about…

Coping and Resistance · Courage · Long-term successes · Perseverance · Strength

You almost certainly have great reserves of courage, and the perseverance to see yourself through difficult times. You may not be aware you possess these qualities, but you will find yourself needing them soon. Expect conflicts, possibly small, but more likely significant. It is not certain where they will arise, but there is no doubt you possess the ability to overcome your adversaries.

Past

Despite slow progress, your determination and sustained efforts will lead you steadily forward. Do not give up.

Present

There is a great conflict approaching, but do not fear. Through courage, you will overcome this hurdle and experience a major change in your life as a result.

Future

Continue to believe in yourself. The odds may be against you but you have the power to beat them. The courage to fight on and accept challenges will lead you to a bright future.

With love and strength and power, xo Jane

Jane Gilheaney