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Jay Gilbertson

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in Eau Claire, The United States

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Jay is a native of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Stout, he majored in Hotel & Restaurant Management. Like many folks from cold climates he wanted to live in the tropics and moved to Key Largo, Florida where he worked as Assistant Controller for the Sheraton resort. He returned north in 1993, eventually opening Jay Gilbertson Salon in Minneapolis. He now lives on 80 beautiful, organic acres in Northwest Wisconsin where he grows much of his own food, recycles and enjoys life. He and his partner are also introducing the first pumpkin seed oil to be produced in the US, check it out at http://www.hayriver.net
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Jay Gilbertson READ! Read the old stuff, read the latest stuff. Don't follow trends. Don't do it. Be original and write your brains out. Read some writing books, but…moreREAD! Read the old stuff, read the latest stuff. Don't follow trends. Don't do it. Be original and write your brains out. Read some writing books, but not too many. Go to some workshops, but not too many.

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Jay Gilbertson Well, I had heard on NPR about a new book, 'The Bestseller Code.' It sounded rather intriguing and I certainly need all the help I can get! I also jus…moreWell, I had heard on NPR about a new book, 'The Bestseller Code.' It sounded rather intriguing and I certainly need all the help I can get! I also just found a copy of Penelope Lively's new short story collection and heard her speak about it. She sounds like a live wire, and I have loved her work in the past. She must be in her eighties now. Which is just so reassuring. I still have time...Personally, I have one novel my agent is shopping and another one I have just finished. So, stay tuned and thank you so much for the question. So, what are YOU reading this summer? xo j(less)

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Average rating: 3.75 · 404 ratings · 86 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Moon over Madeline Island (Madeline Island, #1) 3.54 avg rating — 213 ratings — published 2001 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Back to Madeline Island (Madeline Island, #2) 3.93 avg rating — 128 ratings — published 2002 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Full Moon over Madeline Island (Madeline Island, #3) 4.10 avg rating — 63 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Book Review for YOU; Devotions by Mary Oliver

Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver by Mary Oliver

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mary Oliver
(1935-2019)
Bestselling Poet, Winner of the National Book Award & The Pulitzer Prize

“Poetry isn’t a profession, it’s a way of life. It’s an empty basket; you put your life into it and make something out of that.”

The main theme the late Oliver shares is her abiding love and deep regard for the natural worl

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