-
Jean Holloway
- Female
- Kennesaw, GA
- United States
- Share
- The People's Blogs!
- Discussions
- The People's Events!
- Groups
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos (1)
Jean Holloway's Blog
Loading feed
2008 Best Mystery Finalist!
Profile Information
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- About Me:
- was born October 10, 19… in good ole Queens, New York. I had a difficult childhood, though it’s not your usual abuse story. I developed severe eczema and most of my schoolmates shunned me until high school. Books became my friend.
Early in life, I found myself fascinated by the macabre. I would actually set my alarm if one of my favorite Alfred Hitchcock, Twilight Zone or One Step Beyond was coming on late at night. These kept me up ‘til the wee hours of the morning.
Being raised in Amityville was the icing on the cake. My biological mother died when I was thirteen, the age where puberty reared its ugly head. Needless to say, I was a wife and mother by the time I was seventeen, divorced at twenty. Then I met Fred, my second, current and final husband. We’ve been together 36 years. He helped me become an adult although I went kicking and fighting the whole way. Together, we raised six children. I’m now a Gramma of eight, great-gramma of one!
- My Birthdate:
- 10/10/1950
- My Birthplace:
- Flushing, NY
- My Hometown:
- Kennesaw, GA
- My Website:
- http://www.deckofcardz.com
- My Favorite Website:
- http://www.eBay.com
- My Favorite Foods:
- Soul Food, Anything Italian
- My Favorite Beverages:
- Flavored water, Cafe Zinfandel
- My Favorite Sweets:
- White chocolate
- My Favorite People:
- Family, Whoopi Goldberg
- My Favorite Books:
- Cujo, The Stand, Whispers, Watchers
- My Favorite Movies:
- Cover, Independence Day, True Lies
- My School or Alma Mater:
- Andrew Jackson High
- My Career:
- Accountant, College Loan Admin,Global Admin Asst.
- My Accomplishments:
- Mother of 6, married 37 years, debut novel, "Ace of Hearts" nominated for Best Mystery by 2008 African American Literary Awards Show
- Why I'm Here:
- Professional, To Network, To Make Friends, To Learn
- My Passion:
- Promoting Ace
- My Hopes:
- That one day it'll be a movie.
- My Dreams:
- Retirement! ;o)
- What Else?:
- Did stand-up comedy in the mid-80s!
"Black Jack" Pre-Release Announcement
Welcome to
The People's Lounge
Props & sponsors! :-)
For your consideration!!!
Groups
-
The Urban Book Lounge
114 members
-
The Author's Lounge
104 members
-
Poets Passion
45 members
-
TheThinkersClubs
44 members
-
The Business Lounge
39 members
-
Therapeutic Sharing
24 members
-
DeltaRowPikes
17 members
-
The Movie Lovers
16 members
-
" MAXINE46's POETRY CA...
15 members
-
The Musician's Lounge
14 members
Badge
TPL Member Blog Spolight: Featuring TPL Member "AngeeThePoet" and her writings— thanks for your contributions to the Community!
Stuff that TPL likes :-)
Congratulations to Keith B. on his new book cover!
Thanks to Chester Elmore for this amazing artwork.
Thanks to Slain for this glorious add— One Love indeed!!! 
Thanks to Gary Williams for this great book cover! Nice job!!!
NPR's All Thing's Considered
Automakers Help Aging Drivers Travel More Safely
Some car companies are developing high-tech solutions to help older people drive more safely and let them hold on to their car keys longer. Ford uses special "aging suits" and virtual reality to help designers and engineers see aging drivers' limitations.Fla. Gov. Crist Fights Back In Battle For Senate Seat
Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is hoping to move to Washington, but his first challenge is to win his party's nomination in next year's Senate race. His rival, conservative former state house Speaker Marco Rubio, has been gaining ground, but Crist's campaign has begun to fight back.Pakistan Hemmed In By U.S. And Afghanistan
Pakistan is anxiously awaiting President Obama's decision on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. It's a widely held view in Pakistan that only a political settlement will resolve the Afghan morass.The Butterflies And Beetles Behind Evolution
Alfred Russel Wallace was Darwin's colleague, a globe-trotting naturalist who helped shape the theory of evolution. Thirty years ago, an antique shopper wandered into a modest antique shop in Arlington, Va., looking for Chinese carpets and wound up buying a magnificent rosewood cabinet. It contained Wallace's personal collection of 1,600 butterflies and insects.Letters: Wages, NASCAR, Voegeli
Listeners respond to the story on companies cutting wages, the interview with NASCAR winner Jimmie Johnson, and the remembrance of composer Don Voegeli. Melissa Block and Michele Norris read from listeners' e-mails.Stolen E-Mails Raise Questions On Climate Research
E-mails stolen from a climate research center in England reveal that a small group of scientists has been pressuring scientific journals not to publish reports that cast doubt on climate change. The e-mails raise questions about the impartiality of the peer-review process, which is designed to keep poor science out of the technical literature.Group's Video Equates Flying And Polar Bears
A British environmental group has produced a video that shows falling polar bears slamming into the sides of buildings, onto the sidewalk or into the top of a parked car. The group, Plane Stupid, equates the weight of each bear, 400 kilograms, to the amount of greenhouse gases produced by an average European flight for each passenger it carries. Andrew Revkin, a New York Times reporter who covers the environment, looks at the facts.Afghanistan Speech A Defining Moment For Obama
Next week, President Obama will lay out his Afghanistan plan in a televised address. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says it's a defining moment for the president — and warns that like war presidents before him, Obama will likely face pressure to escalate the war in the weeks and months ahead.Wholesale Market Highlights Real-Life Economics
Hunts Point in Bronx, N.Y., is the largest wholesale food market in the country. The action there happens late at night. The ebb and flow at the market, who's buying when, and at what price, are a real-life economics lesson compressed into a single night.Wine: To The Glass From The Factory
Much of the wine we buy at supermarkets is mass produced. That's according to Keith Wallace, who wrote a recent article on the wines for The Daily Beast. He says most of the well-known American wine labels do not grow, produce or bottle their own wine.Forums
So what does the bailout plan give us . . . 16 Replies
Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the...
Tagged: bailout-plan, economic-crisis
Started by Marlive in Politics. Last reply by wizthom Nov. 1, 2008.
Remembering 9/11 5 Replies
I'll personally never forget that fateful day... working from home, I watched it all unfold right before my eyes, on the television... it was horrifying. My favorite American city... my favorite ...
Tagged: centers, center, 911, September, 11
Started by Wil in Remembering When.... Last reply by Larry Mills Nov 5.
Remembering Hurricane Katrina 6 Replies
August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.
Started by Renee Williams in General Discussions. Last reply by Wil Sep. 1, 2008.
obama shame on obama ,,georgia envaded by russia may have sealed obama fate
A Trip of a Different Kind Much hoopla surrounded Barack Obama's recent trip to the Middle East and western Europe: his quick drop-ins to Iraq and Afghanistan ("Hi! Bye!"); the faux "listening...
Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 16, 2008.
why obama wont get elected ,yes blacks do read seee
ANN COULTER Jonathan Livingston Obama I’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama, Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this is clean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.) Only white guilt...
Started by wizthom in Politics Aug. 15, 2008.
Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies
LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHER by: David W. Johnson, Jr. Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one another If we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do it African Americans, wake...
Started by David W. Johnson, Jr. in Social Leaders. Last reply by David W. Johnson, Jr. Aug. 18, 2008.
There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future
Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!! Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation...
Tagged: resources, succeed., success, teleseminar, ebook
Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussions Jun. 23, 2008.
Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies
Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour! Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15th Those of you who have enjoyed his first nove...
Tagged: Book-Marketing, Publicity, Author-Promotion, Mystery-Books, Black-Authors
Started by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR in General Discussions. Last reply by Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR Jun. 16, 2008.
iTunes Top 10 SPOKEN WORD. Click to visit the Apple iTunes Store to view the rest or buy your favorites!
7. They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-haaa! - Napoleon XIV
They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-haaa! by Napoleon XIV from the album The Second Coming1. You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch - Thurl Ravenscroft
You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas2. All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) - Spike Jones
All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) by Spike Jones from the album Greatest Hits9. Jesus Shaves - This American Life
Jesus Shaves by This American Life from the album Crimebusters + Crossed Wires3. Who’s On First - Abbott & Costello
Who’s On First by Abbott & Costello from the album Who's On First6. Trim Up the Tree - The Who Village Choir
Trim Up the Tree by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas4. Welcome Christmas (Reprise) - The Who Village Choir
Welcome Christmas (Reprise) by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas8. Say It to Me In Guy Language - This American Life
Say It to Me In Guy Language by This American Life from the album Crimebusters + Crossed Wires5. Welcome Christmas - The Who Village Choir
Welcome Christmas by The Who Village Choir from the album How the Grinch Stole Christmas10. Gabriel Iglesias - Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias by Gabriel Iglesias from the album The Best of Loco Comedy Jam Vol 1© The People's Lounge. All rights reserved.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
You need to be a member of The People's Lounge to add comments!
Join this Ning Network
Kings & Queens Travel plus Alumni Travel
Presents
The Black College Reunion Cruise
May 25 - 29, 2009 Miami - Keywest - Cozumel - Miami
Alpha's
Aka's
Delta's
Sigma's
Que's
Zeta's
Mason's
Eastern Stars
And many more .............
Grambling State
TSU
Morehouse
PVU
Spelman
Morgan
Kentucky State
Arkansas PB
Tennesse State
Bethune Cookman
Alcorn
Southern University
And many more .............
Come 1 , Come All
Party , White linen Party , Meet & Greet Nite , Game Show Nite , Open Mic Nite .............
2 people or more per room
we are going Live on the first of next month , on the internet , so get you down payment ready.
by the way , this cruise is for all people.
C E O
http://www.amazon.com/review/p...
and has been nominated in the Mystery category for the 2008 African American Literary Awards Show!
Please go to my website: http://www.deckofcardz.com, click on “Special Announcements” and vote for me.
This is so exciting!!
Author of Ace of Hearts
www.deckofcardz.com
Voting ends Sept. 5, please vote for me!
African American Literary Awards Show Nominee in Mystery.
... I went to sleep, praying and hoping that Katrina wouldn't make landfall on New Orleans... I could not believe how enormous the storm was... it seemed to be as large as the entire Gulf of Mexico... Wil Derksen, San Jose, CA
READ MORE >