How does a nerdy girl who likes Martha Stewart, Bob Ross and Dr. Who supposed to smile and think good thoughts? Vivie Bumble is working on life and attempting to stay positive. Between journaling, making lists and working out her angsts by traveling to different scenarios in her imagination, she is finding her way in this wacky world. Vivie is TRYING. She tries to join a club, audition for a play and eventually finds a friend and a place to belong. About the Author Jeanne wishes she was a gardener; gardeners are sweet and gentle nurturers. While gardening is not in her wheelhouse, planting good seeds in her mind has gotten her through some difficult times. Vivie’s Journal is her first story for young adults…and anyone else trying to plant good seeds and get through life with some humor and positivity. Jeanne has written two previous books (available on Amazon). The first book is “Tell Our Story, I Will” which is one mom’s journey raising a son with autism and the other book is “MishMash of Me” which is a collection of life stories, poems and short plays. Jeanne has written two other books. "Tell Our Story, I Will" chronicles raising her son with autism and her second book ""Mishmash of Me"" is a collection of writing over a ten year period. Both are available on Amazon.