tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59310246399565597612024-03-05T12:48:06.796+00:00Dezi Jay MWebsite of Dezi Jay M - author, actor, performing poet (AAPP)The Manuscript Publisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04842601643407535121noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931024639956559761.post-10683078488498053182020-06-17T09:30:00.000+01:002020-06-17T09:30:03.041+01:00The Case of John Fat Burns<div style="text-align: center;">
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The poem <i>Sparks</i>, performed here (along with <i>A Winter's Tale</i> but credit for that must go to David Essex) is among those that appear in the collection <i>Would You Believe?</i> by Dezi Jay M, published in print and e-book editions and available to buy online.<br />
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A sample edition is available to download for free, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwDv5PwD5dE-GtG1gvQu_jinBMq8X1zr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">right here</a> from this website. You don't have to go anywhere!The Manuscript Publisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04842601643407535121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931024639956559761.post-31640536793639454862020-06-16T10:00:00.000+01:002020-06-16T10:00:08.557+01:00Dezi Jay M at Whelan's in Dublin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
An evening with Dezi Jay M at the popular Whelan's venue in Dublin. Here he treats us to just a small sample of his inimitable comedy style.
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For more material of this nature, see his collection <i><a href="http://www.dezijaym.com/2018/03/morality-tales-with-underlying-comedy.html" title="Morality tales with underlying comedy">Would You Believe?</a></i> published in print and e-book editions and available to <a href="http://www.dezijaym.com/p/publications.html" title="see Publications">buy online</a>.
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The Manuscript Publisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04842601643407535121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931024639956559761.post-71686094126632525202020-06-15T09:30:00.000+01:002020-06-15T09:30:03.701+01:00With Sebastian Barry at the Robert Emmet Community Development Centre<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>Life Lines is the Laureate for Irish Fiction Book Club, which aims at engaging readers from a variety of marginalised and harder to reach settings in Irish life. In his role as Laureate for Irish Fiction, author Sebastian Barry held a book club event at Robert Emmet Community Development Centre in Dublin 8, in partnership with My Streets Ireland, an organisation with empowers people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their towns.</i></blockquote>
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The Manuscript Publisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04842601643407535121noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931024639956559761.post-65273576297857908022018-03-10T15:00:00.000+00:002018-03-10T15:00:13.786+00:00Morality Tales with Underlying Comedy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>Would You Believe?</i> by Dezi Jay M (the author's fourth published outing to date) will be formally launched on Thursday, 15 March at Parnell's GAA Club in Coolock Village, Dublin, starting 7.30pm.<br />
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The author's latest offering is a collection of morality tales, told mostly through verse and delivered with impeccable comedic judgement and effect. The author displays a craftsman-like knack for word play, colourfully illustrating the problems and predicaments drawn from everyday life, which are rarely black and white.<br />
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Dezi Jay M says that he grew up in a world that seemed confusing. Neither he, his parents, his teachers, nor anyone else were aware that he was autistic. Today he has come to acknowledge his Asperger's as a gift. He looks at life from a clearer perspective, allowing him to express his sense of humour in a healthy environment.<br />
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<i>"Some say life is a gamble. I would prefer to say that in life, one may take risks. Much of my work is about people going through difficult situations and turning it around. Each poem, each story has a meaning to it, has a consequence. It has vindication and most importantly, the essence of Love."</i></blockquote>
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Dezi Jay M is an author, actor, performing poet (AAPP) who lives and works in Dublin, Ireland. His writing reflects themes and personal preoccupations with issues related to alcoholism and addiction, homelessness, church and state and the state of the world in general. Previous publications include, <i>The Day the Poppy Met the Shamrock</i> (2014), <i>The Resurrection of Peter</i> (2015), <i>Legacies</i> (2016). He is currently working on a volume of memoirs that he intends to have ready for publication shortly – for further information, subscribe to this website or <a href="http://www.dezijaym.com/p/publications.html" target="_blank" title="Publications (present and forthcoming)">watch this space</a>!<br />
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<i>Would You Believe?</i> by Dezi Jay M is <a href="http://www.dezijaym.com/p/publications.html" title="Further information">on sale now</a> and available to buy online (RRP €12.99 plus P&P), along with the author's other publications. It will also be on sale on the night of the launch (Thursday, 15 March) at Parnell's GAA Club, Coolock Village, Dublin. Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome.<br />
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A sample or teaser edition has already been published and is available to <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwDv5PwD5dE-GtG1gvQu_jinBMq8X1zr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" title="Preview edition">download for free</a>.
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Spot the Irishman! On a trip to the People's Republic of China, Dezi Jay M. got caught up in the local customs. This took place beneath a motorway overpass in the sity of Shenyang, the provincial capital of Liaoning Province in northeast China.<br />
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Doctor Bob Swiss was a fine arts specialist.<br />
He was given an honorary doctorate in fine art by the University of Ohio.<br />
His fine arts store was based in downtown Akron.<br />
His wife Annie was the jewel in his heart.<br />
To his staff, he was affectingly known as Dr Bob.<br />
In running the shop, Annie played major part.<br />
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Dr Bob’s main salesperson and watch specialist was aptly called, Bill Watchman.<br />
Things started to go wrong for Bill:<br />
He developed a drink problem,<br />
As he hit the bottle every day.<br />
Eventually, his wife, Pearl could not cope and left the family home.<br />
Dr Bob, decided to sack him; he was at the end of his tether with Bill,<br />
As there had been enough ticking offs, for the watch specialist.<br />
"Bill I am getting another watch specialist," said his boss.<br />
"Please Doctor Bob," says Bill.<br />
Dr Bob replied, "You have had too many slaps on the wrist.<br />
You wear it well, until another <i><u>round</u></i> of drunks comes my way.<br />
I know you have a heart full of gold Bill, along with the little gems you possess.<br />
As a result, I have had <i><u>a cluster</u></i> of returning customers.<br />
But my counter is not visible anymore; you have become counter-productive."<br />
Bill pleads again, "I will stop drinking; I will not get stoned again."<br />
Dr Bob replied, "Here is an address; you go there tonight."<br />
Bill did, and to his surprise, along with a host of others, stood Dr Bob.<br />
"Oh Doctor Bob, I was not expecting to see you here."<br />
The doc replied, "In here you can call me Bob.<br />
I know what it’s like to be without Pearl<br />
And I know she still loves you," said Bob.<br />
"I am coming here, for over thirty years," Bill.<br />
"Now it’s in your hands, one day at a time."<br />
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Time moved on; Bill done what was suggested.<br />
He became the manager of The Joyful Ringhouse.<br />
Then, eventually, he partnered Dr Bob.<br />
The Joyful Ringhouse later became known as The Twelve Little Gems,<br />
Or, as the locals called it plainly, Bill and Bob’s.<br />
One day, Pearl entered the shop to see Bill on a family matter.<br />
She stood back and cried, "Oh Bill, your eyes are shining like diamonds."<br />
Pearl returned many times to see Bill<br />
Until one day, she shouted with joy, "Please Bill, it’s my third finger, left hand.<br />
The man you have become, Bill W, is worth more than Wall Street combined."<br />
Bill shouted with Joy, "Pearl, my beauty, I never kept my eye on the watch.<br />
It was just one day at a time.<br />
Thanks to the Twelve Little Gems and my friend and partner, Dr Bob,<br />
I am able to fulfil my position at the counter and till,<br />
And at last my hands are able to stay still."<br />
"Oh, how wonderful," says Pearl. "Now my Diamond, let’s shine in Him."<br />
The Twelve little Gems filled itself with customers.<br />
The coffee pot was always on the boil,<br />
As the customers were served, with a smile.<br />
"Keep coming back," said Bob and Bill,<br />
"We need to put numbers on our pendants, and not to stay still."<br />
Though the partners were never alone.<br />
As the Shop glowed and sparkled, with Bob’s jewel, Annie and Bill’s gem, Pearl.<br />
<u>One Day at a Time</u>.<br />
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The moments, the hours, the days ticked away;<br />
Bob and Bill and family have gone on.<br />
Many cities and towns have Bill and Bob’s message - one day at a time -<br />
As the The Twelve Little Gems shone around the world.<br />
Little lights formed clusters, to bring the Pearls and Jewels of this world<br />
Back into the arms of those who were robbed by King Alcohol.<br />
<u>God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,</u><br />
<u>The courage to change the things I can,</u><br />
<u>And the wisdom to know the difference</u>.<br />
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<b>Copyright © Dezi Jay M, January 2015</b></div>
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The Manuscript Publisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04842601643407535121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931024639956559761.post-1664720016394359422015-01-19T15:08:00.003+00:002015-01-19T15:08:29.471+00:00Hello WorldThe <b>Dezi Jay M</b> website will be appearing here soon. Watch this space!<br />
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