The art in my book, Crazy, Memoir of a Mom Gone Mad, was printed in black and white. Below is my original colourful collection. Captions explaining my mindset and the timeline are printed at the bottom of each image. Contact me with questions or to discuss. © Charise Jewell, 2017-2022
Category Archives: books
Eat, Pray, Love, Nurse, Betray
This non-fiction excerpt was cut from my book, but it stayed on my mind. I’m sharing it, like most of my memoir, as per Virginia Woolf “In expressing it I explained it and then laid it to rest.” To learn more about my memoir, visit charisejewell.com/crazy. Most of the staff are strangers. Nurses, guards, doctors,Continue reading “Eat, Pray, Love, Nurse, Betray”
My parenting blog
In a former life I created a blog called CRUNCH compass. The name pops up in my posts now and then. It was a fun creative outlet and, in hindsight, an excellent way to hone my writing skills. The tagline was “helping to navigate you through the CRUNCH,” meaning those hard early years of parenthood.Continue reading “My parenting blog”
Top Books 2021
These are the best books I read this year. Some were rereads and some were new, but they were all ones I couldn’t stop thinking or talking about. Of course I had to include my book, it was the one I thought and talked about the most! To learn more about my memoir, click here.Continue reading “Top Books 2021”
Book Club Questions
Thank you for choosing Crazy for your book club. If you would like me to virtually attend, contact me with the details. I would love to be there. Here are some questions to consider for your book club discussion. Click the ‘Download’ button at the bottom of the list for a pdf version. Feel freeContinue reading “Book Club Questions”
Reducing stigma
I was recently asked the excellent question: what can I do to help you feel less stigma? I replied with the first thing that came to mind, but the question stayed with me. It deserved more than an off-the-cuff answer. It deserved reflection. After my standard thoughtfulness, this is what I came up with. First,Continue reading “Reducing stigma”
Journals 101
Do you journal? I’ve been journalling since I was a kid, when it was called a diary. I was recently asked to elaborate on my technique, which made me realize that my journals are not one-size-fits-all. This post describes how journalling best helps me. Gratitude This is my gratitude journal. I’ve had one for decades,Continue reading “Journals 101”
Crazy: Memoir of a Mom Gone Mad
When Charise Jewell decided to leave her career as a robotics engineer to pursue writing fiction, the 40-year old mother of three had no idea that she was embarking on a real life story beyond her wildest imagination. Without warning, and while preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day 2017, she rapidly descended into a severe mania,Continue reading “Crazy: Memoir of a Mom Gone Mad”
Book Love: 5 Great Picks for Christmas
Book review and suggestions for toddlers, preschoolers, children, and adults published on The Baby Spot. http://thebabyspot.ca/book-love-5-great-picks-for-christmas/
About Me
I’m a freelance writer and editor who was an automation engineer for fifteen years. I also have bipolar 1 mood disorder. My areas of expertise include mental health/illness, building resilience, parenting, fitness, and books. Specialties:• Writing• Editing• Copy editing• Ghostwriting• Research, fact-checking, interviewing I have an Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree with a MinorContinue reading “About Me”
