self reliance – Jennifer Osuna Ausa

Enjoy last few weeks of summer

September 9, 2025 Jennifer Osuna Ausa

Summer is nearly at its end, and I am prepared to embrace autumn, my favorite season. Some people feel fall is the start of withering leaves, cold weather, and lots of rain in Vancouver, but I always thought autumn was the start of reflection and reevaluating my life journey. As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold, I discover myself inspired to slow down and appreciate the beauty around me. It’s a time for cozy evenings, sipping warm drinks, and setting new intentions for the months ahead.

Before the summer ended, I met a friend for brunch at one of my favorite restaurants in Richmond. She has never visited Cannery Café, and I was delighted to share the joy the restaurant gave me. I’m thankful that she enjoyed the food and the positive vibes around us. Bonding with a friend gave me a new perspective on life and a chance to reconnect with our daily lives. We spent hours chatting about our dreams, challenges, and everything in between. Sharing our experiences and supporting each other in our personal growth felt rejuvenating, reminding me of the importance of these connections in navigating life’s ups and downs. As we wrapped up our meal, I couldn’t help but feel a renewed sense of motivation. The conversation lingered in my mind, inspiring me to embrace the challenges ahead with a fresh outlook and a deeper appreciation for the relationships that enrich my journey.

The owner gave us a complimentary French toast. Ceci, thank you!

Do you have someone to enjoy a sumptuous meal and share laughter and tears with?

Please read Fate Unshaken for your autumn reading. It’s a captivating story that weaves together themes of destiny and resilience. You’ll find yourself immersed in the characters’ journeys as they battle the obstacles that come their way.

A time to choose

December 11, 2024 Jennifer Osuna Ausa

It’s the time of the year once again when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This year gave me so many blessings, and for that I am grateful. Life is not always without challenges and setbacks. Our chance to improve ourselves is in our own hands; use it. I decided to be productive and completed my second fiction book, which was a significant accomplishment for me. I plan to continue writing until my creativity ceases to produce compelling stories for my readers.

Just like me, I wish that whatever you choose for yourself will make your life content.

As for the season of giving, please give me a minute of your time to choose which one of the three designs you prefer for my second book front cover. Thank you so much.

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Staff picks

October 27, 2023 Jennifer Osuna Ausa

As one of the eight books that Friesenpress Staff picks for the month of October 2023, I am grateful and, at the same time, surprised. I was in the Philippines when I received an email from my publisher, Friesenpress, congratulating me that my book, Revenge Mistaken, had been selected as a staff pick by a member of their publishing team. My book will be included as a featured title in the Bookstore’s Staff Picks section. And it also features a permanent badge to notify our customers of my staff pick status.

To me, this is major news. As I stated in my previous post, my initial objective when I started writing was to tell my story to my loved ones. However, life is amazing, and it led me to where I am today. I always remind myself that I have to start somewhere, even when sales aren’t going well. We can never predict what the future holds, and I might not be a known writer today. But in order to fulfill my objective of having my second book out next year, I will keep writing. To you, my audience, we can put in the effort and never give up on our self-belief, since nothing is impossible.

Books for Philippines

January 16, 2023 Jennifer Osuna Ausa

One book sale at a time

Let us begin 2023 with the second batch of signed copies for the Philippines. Over the weekend, I gave myself time to sign the pre-ordered books for my family and friends in Manila, Philippines. As a first-time self-published author, promoting my book to be included in the mainstream is really difficult. I contacted twenty local bookstores, but only a handful replied to my email, and only one was interested in hosting me for a book signing inside their bookstore. But I’m not complaining; I have to work hard to reach my personal goal of having my book on the shelves of every bookstore.

When? I have no idea, but I am keeping my faith that one day we could see Revenge Mistaken inside every bookstore. For now, I am reaching out to my network and their networks. One book sale at a time, rather than quitting in the middle of everything.

I hope I can find a bookstore owner in the Philippines who I can ask to host a book launch. As a Filipina author, I hope my Kababayan will be proud to see one of their own published a book in Canada.

Again, my book is a fiction romance, not my own story.

I’m thankful to those who ordered their books.

E-BOOK

September 9, 2022 Jennifer Osuna Ausa

One device; many books

Some people have no space to store their paperback or hardcover books. E-books are the best solution. It is portable and easy to carry around. You can have many books on a single device.