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Psst! Wanna know a secret?

June 13, 2016
I've been working super hard lately at designing book covers and decided to treat myself to brand new versions for all of my books. It will be officially announced later this week as they go live at online bookstores around the world. That's not all! We will also be having a special re-release event on June 18 and there will be prizes! Isn't that awesome?

Here's a special sneak preview of the new covers - I hope you like them!


Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : June 2016 

 

Open Book

June 3, 2016


My life is like an open book, literally. I’ve written and published a trio of young adult novels, featuring a teen girl with a profound hearing loss. When I intially wrote “Sway”, the first book in the series, I wasn’t entirely sure what kind of reception I would receive. Imagine my surprise when it hit the TOP 50 best seller list at Kobobooks.com. I was astounded and that’s when I knew that I was on the right track. After that, I wrote two more books, “Compass” and “Destiny...
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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : June 2016 

 

Breaking news...

May 25, 2016


I saw the news this morning and had to share it, Deaf model and actor, Nyle DiMarco won the Mirror Ball in Dancing with the Stars! He's the first Deaf person to win this competition and this is a supremely HUGE step forward for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

I'm so freaking proud of this guy! With his extremely good looks, sweet charm and positive outlook on life, he has created an incredible opportunity for people like us by opening a lot of doors. He strongly believes in just being...
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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : May 2016 

 

United

May 23, 2016


The world is changing and our generation is witnessing this incredible shift. There seems to be a greater sense of awareness as a whole everywhere you look, bringing communities together in the true spirit of friendship and family. Events in the last few weeks have proven that on many levels, from friendly competition and banter between countries (US/Canada/UK) due to the Invictus Games as well as the forest fires in Fort McMurray (Alberta, Canada) where over 80,000 people were suddenly evacu...
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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : May 2016 

 

Finding HOPE

April 29, 2016



This week's theme is finding inspiration and hope. Today I saw a quote from Christopher Reeve that fit the bill perfectly. We live in a busy world and often we find ourselves feeling completely overwhelmed. Sometimes, that leads to neglecting time for ourselves, doing something kind to our heart and soul. We need to learn to set aside quiet moments of self reflection so that we can grow as a person, from the inside out.

It doesn't matter how you do it, whether it's going for a walk, meditatio...
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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : April 2016 

 

Whee!

April 28, 2016


After Wentworth Miller, actor from Prison Break and Legends of Tomorrow, posted a deeply personal message about his struggles, it made me realize how important it was to be honest about it. He chose to move forward by sharing his thoughts and self care techniques through his social media which in turn is helping so many others. In my eyes, he's doing the right thing. He's showing us that there is no shame in being open about our daily struggles and talking about it.

Like him, that's one of th...
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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : April 2016 

 

Open Mind

April 27, 2016


Most people know that I'm not afraid to speak my mind. I have no problems going up to someone and telling them that what they did was morally wrong. If they're behaving in an unprofessional or unethical manner, particularly towards someone with a hearing loss or general disability, I will put my foot down and tell them. Why? Because it's not right to ignore our needs or dismiss our problems. It's a part of our life and while we do our best to educate others on our daily struggles or lack of r...

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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : April 2016 

 

Hooked on Glee

April 21, 2016


I had originally tried to watch Glee when it was first released several years ago and it didn't really blow my socks off despite what the critics and reviewers said. They kept raving about it and I failed to see why. At the time, my first impression was that it was rude, somewhat unpolished, and unethical. I did not appreciate the way people with disabilities were being portrayed. Yes, I realize that it was meant to reflect the good, bad and ugly aspects of high school, however, I found Coach...
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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : April 2016 

 

Golden Age

April 13, 2016


(Image by Valeriya Kutsan and Alexander Khokhlov)

No, I'm not talking about the Golden Years, I'm referring to the advancements in today's technology and awareness about disabilities that is simply groundbreaking. People like me with a hearing loss are living in the golden age of digital technology. 

There has never been a greater time in our lives for having so much access to digital devices that help us, such as texting and emails. The ability to communicate with more people has opened a lot...
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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : April 2016 

 

Beacon of HOPE

March 29, 2016


Living in the darkness is never easy, It's a constant struggle and a heavy weight on our shoulders. In a strange way, it's very much like being in a prison. It has been like this since I was very, very young. Just when I thought I had managed to escape from it, somehow, it finds a way back into my life when I least expect it. Lately, the burden seems heavier than usual.

I've been in the spotlight and public eye since I was a kid, primarily because of my hearing loss. I became a public speaker ...
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Posted by jennifer gibson. Posted In : March 2016 

 
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