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Jannie Fernandes is the author of, Magic in Teacups. It is a collection of poems about grief, love, and magic. Through her book, Jannie has expressed her pain of losing a loved one to COVID-19. She has dedicated this book to all those families impacted by the global pandemic.
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Magic in teacups’ is a collection of 80 poems and 45 quotes, about love, grief, solace and magic.
During the pandemic in 2021, Jannie’s mother – Deepa Fernandes tested positive for COVID-19. Like many others, Jannie’s family experienced the same struggles – they were unable to find hospital beds, witnessed the shortage of oxygen cylinders when their families relied on them to survive, watched patients go into ICU every hour, unavailability of medication, increasing hospital bills and raising funds for the treatment.
The second phase was dreadful, the death count kept going up. Jannie’s family focused on raising funds, and soon people worldwide stepped forward to help her. She raised 22L through crowdfunding via Milaap for her mother’s treatment that was ongoing in Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. However, after fighting for almost a month on a ventilator, her mother passed away on 16th May 2021.
In her book, Magic in Teacups’ Jannie briefly shares her grief and healing experiences. She believes that grief wasn’t a personal story, she shared her loss with millions of people who struggled to save their families from Covid but couldn’t. These poems about love, grief, and magic, represent the healing journey of those who suffered tremendous loss during the global pandemic.
"The world casually mentions the pandemic now, but for people like us, it's not the same. Our entire world changed." - Jannie Fernandes
Avinish Pathak,
Book Blogger & Reviewer
"From aroma of new diaries to love for letters, this poetry collection allows you to fall in love with those nostalgic magical moments all over again. Indeed, her poems are for empathetic generation to old souls who believe in the magic of day-dreaming.
Few of my favourite poems:-🍁Fairytale🍁Fireflies🍁Embracing Hope🍁Graveyards Are Beautiful"
Dr. V Shubhalaxmi,
Founder & Head of Ladybird Environmental Consulting & iNaturewatch Foundation
“Jannie did a fantastic work with her grief, by bringing it on the paper, and by doing that she is sharing her grief with all those people who left, whose loved ones left during the global pandemic. Covid was a universal grief, that’s the reason the section ‘Grief’ would resonate with everyone who has felt that pain.”
Rutuja Ramteke,
Book Blogger & Reviewer
Jannie doesn’t shy away from sharing her personal experience with grief, specifically the loss felt during the global pandemic. Raw and honest exploration of grief, creating a sense of shared experience.
The poems offer solace and hope for those who are healing.
Jannie’s vulnerability and her belief in the enduring power of love make this a touching and emotionally resonant read, particularly for those who have experienced loss.
It’s such a heart touching read, something I really soaked in! Go for it.
About Jannie
Jannie Fernandes is the author behind @trustonlystars
She is a poet, podcaster, and artist. Her work revolves around embracing different emotions. Her debut book, "Starlight & Seashells," is a collection of poems on love, while her second book, "Magic in Teacups," delves into the highs and lows of life.
Jannie is passionate about creating art in various forms and loves to travel. She enjoys engaging in conversations about life and is captivated by the stars. She has a strong belief in magic and, much like her poems, is often considered delusional
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