Jean M. Lanahan., Momma Jeana Productions
Author, Columnist, Enterpreneur,
and Momma Blogger....
Affiliations/Memberships:
Cape Cod Canal Region
Chamber of Commerce
Bourne PTA
Enchanted Whispers:
'Wit & Wisdom' from the
Mouths of Babes
(and Momma Too)
by Jean Lanahan
Publisher: Authorhouse 5/3/06
Pages: 140
Genre: Parenting, Motherhood, Inspirational, Family Read, Humorous
Jean Loves to receive mail at
Momma Jeana Productions,
PO Box 406
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
Excerpt from "Enchanted Whispers"
About the Author:
Jean Lanahan is mother of two, entrepreneur, and wife of a fisherman. As a team, Jean and her husband, Tom, nurture their children and operate a marina services business. Separately, Tom goes fishing and Jean writes in a journal, her place to highlight an enlightening yet demanding world filled with children (now teen and tween).
Before accepting her tenure as “Momma Jeana”, Jean graduated from Aquinas College, Bentley College, and completed (most) of her PMBI graduate requirements at Lesley University.
Today the author can be found at her computer, or at playgrounds, drive-through eateries, and libraries. Look for a woman accompanied by children and a notebook.
The Lanahan family lives in Southeastern Massachusetts, and claims to have eaten approximately 10,000 pounds of seafood.
* * * * * * * * Why I wrote this book - "Enchanted Whispers: Wit & Wisdom from the Mouths of Babes (and Momma too)" This is not a book I intended to write. It’s one I had to write. After my mother’s death, suddenly I was 'Motherless' and yet 'Momma' to two young daughters – then aged 1 and 3 ½. Now what?
Journalizing enabled me to capture my doubts and assurances - and everything in between.........
Writing, for me, meant more than just telling or retelling stories. I was painting a picture! I was charting a course. I was reflecting, mourning, and healing. I was learning. I was teaching. I was growing. I was now at the helm of the ship….
YIKES!! I AM THE MOTHER!
After some five years of writing, editing - and living life as a mother and wife and entrepreneur - Enchanted Whispers is my tribute to both parenthood and childhood.
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Dedication, from "Enchanted Whispers":
This book started as a collection of approximately a million ‘post it’ notes highlighting my daughters’ accomplishments. They were meant to be inscribed in their childhood journals but never quite made it there in the order in which they occurred.
Here’s to you, girls. A unique version of your childhood journals. Some of the amusingly inspiring things you’ve done and said through ‘our formative’ years.
Unlike my mother, who became a mother at the age of twenty, I became a mother at the age of 35. It was on the day of my first baby’s birth I realized Motherhood is an eternal gift. For now I have my own children to love and guide…. Yet with each hug I receive and lesson I teach, I too, acquire a world of knowledge.
My mother died nearly five years ago and in a strange way her death encouraged me to make this book a reality. Her presence in my life, and thus in my daughters’ lives, is everlasting.
Here it is, Mom. The proof is in the print.
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Good luck.
Happy Reading
and writing.
Jean
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What's next......
As an avid listener, observer of life, the sequel to this book is in the making. How could it not be as the kids keep growing - in more ways than one - and Mommy keeps on plugging, and trudging, and tugging?!!.....The next book, however, is Mommy's voice, and it's filled with thoughts that are sure to entertain - and enlighten - readers.
In addition, my sister Lisa Campbell and I (in our spare time) are putting together a family recipe book. Some new, some old. All are sure to please your family and friends as much as they have pleased ours. PSST... We have lots of 'Succulent Secrets' to share......
More about these works as they progress. In the meantime, busy studying math facts and algebra - and the facts of life - with my 7th and 9th grade kids. Wish me luck!
Thanks, Jean
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.Events and Happenings
Be sure to check out Jean's "Published Articles" in
The Wareham Observer
The Tri-Town Observer
The Enterprise (Bourne/Sandwich/Maspee)
The Patriot Ledger
Booksigning/Celebration hosted by Siros Restaurant, Marina Bay, Quincy, November 6, 2005
Enchanted Whispers included in listing of newly published books by local authors, Cape Cod Times, Cape Cod Book Scene, by Melanie Lauwers, November 28, 2005
Canal Region Chamber of Commerce, highlight of book publication in ‘Members on the Move’, January 2006 Newsletter
Booksigning at Heaven and Earth Bookstore, Onset, January 21, 2006
Article by Diana Barth in Bourne Enterprise, “Author Blends Wit and Wisdom from Three Generations”, January 27, 2006
Interview by Robert Slager in Wareham Bulletin, “10 Questions for Jean Lanahan”, January 27, 2006
Booksigning at the Not So General Store, Wareham, February 11, 2006
See ads in Action Unlimited, April 27 and May 4, 2006
Multi author booksigning, Local Authors Day, Borders, Hyannis,
April 29, 2006, 2 pm
Booksigning at Old Company Store, Wareham, May 13, 2006, 11 a.m.
Mention in Cape Cod Times, “What’s Your Story?” column by Melanie Lauwers, May 16, 2006,
Listed as PK Picks in Parents and Kids Magazine – Townonline –
May 19, 2006
Discussion and booksigning at Local Author’s Night hosted by Royal Health Center, Buzzards Bay, November 11, 2006, 6:30 pm
Article in “Welcome to the Local Author’s Page” in South Shore Women’s Journal, October/November 2006
and December/January 2007 issues
Booksigning at Book Fair sponsored by Cape Cod Writer’s Center, Holiday Inn, Hyannis, December 2, 2006, 2-6 pm
Interview/book review by Jennifer A. Spira in Bentley Observer (Campus and Alumni News), Winter 2006 Issue
Book listed in Cape Cod Times, “What’s your Story?’ suggested reading, Sunday, December 31, 2006
Guest speaker at ‘Book and Brunch’ sponsored by CCCIRA (Cape Cod Council of the International Reading Association), January 20, 2007, 11:30 am, Beehive Tavern, Sandwich
Booksigning at Sagamore Beach Colony Club's Book Sale on Saturday, July 28, 2007, 9:30 - 1, SBCC Day Camp, Robinson Road, Sagamore Beach
Book listed in MUST READS FOR PARENTS, www.babysittingworld.com
February, 8, 2007
"Art from the Hearts of Bourne: A Wealth of Local Talent" Art Show, February 23, 2008 - 5 to 8 pm and February 24, 11 to 4 pm, 131 Main Street, Buzzards Bay. Reading/books on display. Hosted by Buzzards Bay Beautification Group/Buzzards Bay Village Association.
Participant in Read Across America, Hoxie School, Sagamore Beach, MA
Ms. Kenrick's third grade classroom, March 3, 2008
Interview and Book Reading (with kids) on Things You Seldom See, Bourne Cable Station (Channel 13 - Comcast). Mondays at 7 pm and Wednesdays at 1 pm throughout March, 2008.
March 2008 to present -
raising kids into tweens/teens. Writing through the stages to keep my sanity!!!!
