Jacqui Just Chatters

Send us Fan Mail Our hostess Jacqui Lents travels down south to North Carolina.  She interviews local paper artist Kathy Insley about her craft.  Water calls in the form of the ocean and an amazing pool while on her trip.  A visit to a pre-Civil War mansion gives visitors historical sights and unusual tales.  Attention foodies, a quick good eats wrap up of local places you must try is included.  Y...

Send us Fan Mail Our hostess Jacqui Lents chats with her buddy and travel companion Amy McLaren about one of their favorite places to visit – Mackinac Island.  Hear about their accommodation adventures on their overnight stays.  This is part two of two episodes about the island, because it is simply too magical to fit into one.  Note – there is no paid advertisement from any establishments on the...

Send us Fan Mail This is the fifth letter in the murder mystery series.  Come get the latest on this cozy whodunit.   Test your skills as you assume the role of one Gwen Armstrong, student in Oxford, England.  Your post is full of regular letters from your Aunt Ivy and other residents of the village of Upper Stock Green.  Hidden in that peaceful quiet village is a murderer, see if you can solve th...

Send us Fan Mail This is the fourth letter in the murder mystery series.  Come get the latest on this cozy whodunit.   Test your skills as you assume the role of one Gwen Armstrong, student in Oxford, England.  Your post is full of regular letters from your Aunt Ivy and other residents of the village of Upper Stock Green.  Hidden in that peaceful quiet village is a murderer, see if you can solve t...

Send us Fan Mail Our hostess Jacqui Lents chats with her buddy and travel companion Amy McLaren about one of their favorite places to visit – Mackinac Island.  Hear about their memories and impressions of the majestic island, a top tourist destination of Michigan.  This is part one of two episodes about the island, because it is simply too magical to fit into one.   Do you have any stories about M...

Send us Fan Mail This is the third letter in the murder mystery series.  Come get the latest on this cozy whodunit.   Test your skills as you assume the role of one Gwen Armstrong, student in Oxford, England.  Your post is full of regular letters from your Aunt Ivy and other residents of the village of Upper Stock Green.  Hidden in that peaceful quiet village is a murderer, see if you can solve th...

Send us Fan Mail This is the second letter in the murder mystery series.  Come get the latest on this cozy whodunit.   Test your skills as you assume the role of one Gwen Armstrong, student in Oxford, England.  Your post is full of regular letters from your Aunt Ivy and other residents of the village of Upper Stock Green.  Hidden in that peaceful quiet village is a murderer, see if you can solve t...

Send us Fan Mail This is story of how I was inspired to write a murder serial.  This includes the first letter in the series.  Come and get started on this cozy whodunit.  Test your skills and see if you can solve the crime before the last letter arrives.   Do you have any stories of inspiration?  Thought about the murder serial? Please share over on my Jacqui Lents Author Facebook page.  Just fol...

Send us Fan Mail Do you like cozy murder mysteries?  Miss the days of real mail in your post box?  Then come join the fun and attempt to solve the murder in this new bonus minicast mystery serial.  First letter in the series comes out May 19, 2022.  Each week a new letter will be available in the story.  Join with your friends to listen and try to figure out whodunit before the last letter arrives...

Send us Fan Mail Our hostess Jacqui Lents sits down for a trip down memory lane with her mother, who shares stories from her first date, working at a stewardess in the 1960’s, and volunteering with the Special Olympics.   Do you have any stories about motherhood?  Please share over on my Jacqui Lents Author Facebook page.  Just follow this link - (1) Jacqui Lents - Author | Facebook     #1960sairt...

Send us Fan Mail Our hostess Jacqui Lents shares some stories of inspiration, generosity, and kindness to help pick up your spirits.  This is full of the Good Stuff!   Do you have any stories of inspiration or about people helping others? Please share over on my Jacqui Lents Author Facebook page.  Just follow this link - (1) Jacqui Lents - Author | Facebook Jake's website - Jake Sansing (jake...

Send us Fan Mail Our hostess Jacqui Lents shares her interest in elegant bathrooms.  The main topic is how we are always evolving and changing who we are.  Jacqui also share’s her adventures with a vintage make over and attempting to use curlers.  The episode ends with a heartwarming tale of kindness and paying it forward. Do you have any stories about figuring out who you are?  How have you chang...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety, stress, depression, and plenty of negative mental states seem to be on the rise this spring.  Seemed like a good time to focus a whole episode on witty, uplifting, and humorous tales with little value besides making us feel better.  Join Jacqui Lents and begin your trip to relaxation town, a first-class ticket has been reserved for you.  Hopefully you be feelin’ alright s...

Send us Fan Mail This episode has two news stories. One about cornhole and other about a book return.  The main topic is over coming hurdles and making ourselves do what we want, but often find difficult to do.  Jacqui gives suggestions on how to begin writing and keep on writing.  Many of these tips can be transformed into helpful hints to keep you from abandoning a goal, even if it isn’t writing...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus minicast Jacqui reflects hot chocolate and her teaching days.  She also visits how we can misunderstand a situation – remember the lady who sued McDonalds over the hot coffee? Do you have any stories of when you were quick to judge a situation, or someone was quick to judge about you? Please share on my Jacqui Lents Author Facebook page.  Just follow this link - (1)...

Send us Fan Mail Jacqui chats with a very special guest; her pal from college (go Spartans) who just happens to be a hypnotist.  Ever wanted to know how one becomes a hypnotist?  Do you wonder why someone goes to a hypnotist for help?  What is it like to be “put under”?  You’ll find out the answer to all of these.  Including the last one – because Jacqui is letting Holly show off her skills, and u...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is just the hypnosis session, that is connected to episode 7A.  The focus of the session is to help deal with pain.  You can replay this section as many times as you wish to help you combat your own struggles with pain in your body. You can find Holly and her services as a hypnotist at the following places - Home - Holistic Haven (holistic-haven.net) (4) Holistic Have...

Send us Fan Mail We return to the kitchen, where Jacqui attempts yet again, to achieve success in banana bread making.  Yeah, it pretty much is just about that.  There is also a funny story about a father and son in a bakery that will leave you with a smile on your face.  Share your baking advice or cannot fail recipes over at my Jacqui Lents Author facebook page.  Jacqui Lents - Author | Facebook...

Send us Fan Mail This episode I have a conversation with Brian Langley of Maine.  The fellow with the porta potty mystery and I hear the complete story.  Listen to how this Michigan – Maine connection happened and the story of therapy ducks.  Do you have any stories of unexpected adventures?  Unplanned twists and turns that ended up being so much more than you expected?  I would love to hear them....

Send us Fan Mail This is a mini episode.  There is no real intro or main topic.  Just silly fun chatter about my life.  I share an opportunity to learn in the kitchen.  Basically, I messed up.  Find out how to NOT make banana bread.   Do you have any screw ups in the kitchen?  I would love to hear them.  Please share on my Jacqui Lents Author Facebook page.  Just follow this link -     (5) Jacqui...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is about relationships, both of the friend and romantic variety.  Jacqui is joined by her husband Kevin to talk about how to make those relationships stronger, with shared interests.  They discuss some of their shared interests of the Nero Wolfe audio books, the CBC radio show Vinyl Café, and the podcast The Adventure Zone.  There is also a tribute to the movie The Wo...

Send us Fan Mail Starting with a story from my friend Emily about the heartiness of those from New Brunswick, Canada when dealing with a winter storm.  Also, the discovery of something called “storm chips.”  The main topic is about the Danish lifestyle of hygge.  How these people not only get through cold dark winters, but thrive in any climate.  I’ve included tips on how you can include some of t...

Send us Fan Mail This episode I launch my new logo for the podcast.  I read a obit about a sassy broad written by her loving son who has a sense of humor as big as Texas itself.  See link below for full obituary.  The main topic is how I started writing my first novel and learned about myself as a writer.  Be careful, you might get inspired to start jotting down your own ideas afterwards.  In fact...

Send us Fan Mail Couldn’t stop talking about holiday traditions.  This podcast includes; starting a podcast for beginners, introduction of the continuing segment “In Other News” – mystery porta potty, and the main topic of holiday decorations.  We are diving deep into Jacqui’s love for plastic Santas and her special grading system for homes in her area.  Helpful website for starting your own podca...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to who is Jacqui, and what she is chattering about.  This podcast’s main theme is holidays and Christmas traditions. If you want to share your holiday traditions, recipes, etc. please head over to my facebook page and post them there.  I can't wait to see them! Follow this link - (14) Jacqui Lents - Author | Facebook Special thanks to Six Brown Brothers for their...