Wilma Derksen (@amitypublishers) 's Twitter Profile
Wilma Derksen

@amitypublishers

Passionate about words, writer of books, blogger, advocate of kindness & respect, in love with my family and friends, in search of intense conversations.

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Invitation - Garden Book Launch - This Monday! wilmaderksen.com/dispelling Question: Why have a book launch? I really don't know. πŸ™‚

Invitation - Garden Book Launch - This Monday!
wilmaderksen.com/dispelling
Question: Why have a book launch?  I really don't know. πŸ™‚
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What's on my mind? This coming book launch on Monday and the six haunting shapeshifting sculptures that will be making an awesome appearance... in our splendid garden. wilmaderksen.com/dispelling

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Wilma Dirksen - Wilma Derksen - is one of the bravest & most admirable people I know. Her daughter was heinously murdered, and she dedicated herself to finding out what would actually stop more people going through this hell.

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She discovered the evidence that in fact lock-them-up-and-throw-away-the-key punishments, with no rehabilitation, actually increase reoffending, while punishment followed by love and support reduces reoffending.

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So - and you can imagine how hard this was for her - she became a champion of rehabilitation of sex offenders, in evidence-based ways.

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Her new book is a stunningly honest, beautiful book about her journey. What a brave and admirable woman. Please read it amazon.com/Dispelling-Clo…

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Still doing art! Joined a Kaleidoscope Creative, Group of Seven Artist. Cliff is now into sculpting angels – I’m doing COVID white. Upcoming art show – November 6 & 7, 2020. 7:00 pm.Visit our β€œEvent” page on winnipegchristiancentre.com You are invited to join the conversation!

Still doing art! Joined a Kaleidoscope Creative, Group of Seven Artist. Cliff is now into sculpting angels – I’m doing  COVID white. Upcoming art show – November 6 & 7, 2020. 7:00 pm.Visit our β€œEvent” page on 
winnipegchristiancentre.com You are invited to join the conversation!
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"Let it snow -- Let it snow." To all my wonderful friends. "Have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!” wilmaderksen.com/christmas

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Farewell, 2020 - you were a hard year! You challenged us in every way. You also gave us much - we relearned what really matters!! β€œI would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” β€” Helen Keller. Happy New Year - everyone! Love you!πŸ₯°

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Watching over the internet fence - windy inaugural ceremonies. Peaceful, appreciative, farewell president Trump. Sincere Congratulations President Joseph Biden. Prayers are with you as you face the challenges of governing a world trembling with pandemic anxiety. Love you all.

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Wow! 10 years ago - Feb. 19, 2011 -The Winnipeg Free Press reported that a Winnipeg jury found Mark Grant guilty in the 1984 death of Candace Derksen. Jurors in the case did not hear .etc. ... about Grant's alleged 1988 confession to killing Derksen, which he allegedly retracted.

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Ten years ago, Feb.19, 2011, It was the end of the ten-year trial process but the beginning of taking our lives back... And I'm glad we did. Thank you again for your support over the years!

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I just discovered that I made the 2021 Short List for Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award. Absolutely thrilled! For the book - Dispelling the Clouds: A Desperate Social ExperimentπŸ™‚Thank you to all of you who have helped me along this path!

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We are doing it again. Last year at the end of August we dared to launch my book at a garden party. This year we want to do it again but with other artists & writers. I will keep informed via blogs. Be inspired. wilmaderksen.com/phoenix-garden…

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COVID pandemic isolation has been the perfect time to write. I have been teaching a writing course. We are launching one of these books. "The Orange Couch on Wheels" by Adeline Berg - at our Phoenix Garden Party. wilmaderksen.com/phoenix-garden…

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Fun! It's going to be wonderful just to get together and celebrate creativity! Art, books, writing, and more art. Join us at the Phoenix Garden Party this next weekend. Drop in - be inspired. For details check out this link. .wilmaderksen.com/phoenix-garden…

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Wow! Our Phoenix garden party keeps growing. I think we're in the mood to celebrate the beauty coming out of the dark Covid night. :) Check out the program! wilmaderksen.com

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My husband Cliff Derksen is speaking tomorrow 10:00 am Maplecrest church Live on the best topic ever. Here we are in the early years - product of our times. Wow - We were so young and innocent - never suspecting the life we would lead. Love you Cliff! You are an amazing man.

My husband Cliff Derksen is speaking tomorrow 10:00 am  Maplecrest church Live on the best topic ever. Here we are in the early years - product of our times. Wow - We were so young and innocent - never suspecting the life we would lead. Love you Cliff! You are an amazing man.