WRITER OF STORIES THAT GRIP YOU... READ'EM IN 30 MINUTES OR
Shaped By Real Life
Dakota's Shorts™ is a gripping collection of short stories, shaped by the hurts, habits & hang-ups of everyday women; featuring two series:
• The Hang Up Club
• S.C.R.E.E.T.Y.
Short & Sweet
Got a lunch break? Lazy Saturday? Perfect- that's just enough time to finish a Dakota's Shorts™ title. Each story is wildly entertaining and can be read in under 30 minutes!
Dakota's Shorts™
The Hang Up Club
COMING SOON!
A boldly unapologetic series...
They're encouraged to be raw and transparent. Each week a member
takes the stage to share her "hang-up" story around:
• Toxic relationships
• Mental health
• Addiction
• Sexuality
• Self-image
S.C.R.E.E.T.Y.
A pearl-clutching series...
When her marriage collapses, Noel creates a secret life-style club to help women, like herself, weather their heart-break storms; a covert oasis. Will the secret club survive? If it does, who won’t?
About Dakota
SELF-PUBLISHED
Dakota Jack is an intriguing contemporary author, poet, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She wrote and self-published her first book in 2012, entitled, "I'm Not Pregnant, I'm Just Fat...Defeating Depression and Daring to Dream". Originally, the title was published under her birth name, Dedral Treadwell. It was later republished, in 2017, under the pseudonym- Dakota Jack. Within her debut memoir, Dakota revealed painful things about herself, most probably wouldn't. She was refreshingly bold and transparent.
FEARLESS
Dakota's father gave her the nickname, "Bird", just moments after she was born. It's only fitting that she takes flight when she writes. Dakota doesn't feel the need to fit inside a box, nor is she afraid to tell her stories- the way she feels they should be told. Because of that, some of Dakota's works are inspirational and message driven- while others, though incredibly entertaining, are better suited for open-minded adults.
REAL
Simply put, Dakota Jack writes books about real-life. Her narratives center around the varying storms & struggles women often encounter, at various stages in life. Dakota is known to incorporate sensitive subject matter into her works- pertaining to mental health, addiction, infidelity, and sexuality. All in all, her books are short, sweet, emotionally-charged page-turners.
Dakota's Other Works
I'm Not Pregnant...
The Omphalocele Hill
The Omphalocele Hill
For a woman, there's nothing more crushing and painfully embarrassing, than constantly being asked if she's pregnant- when she isn't. Author, Dakota Jack, knows that all too well...
The Omphalocele Hill
The Omphalocele Hill
The Omphalocele Hill
Through friendship and courage, four kids discover their golden power to overcome any obstacle- and that being different, isn't so bad.
The Waiting Room
The Omphalocele Hill
The Waiting Room
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When Tory decided to end her life, she only wanted to escape the pain. Unfortunately, she'll have to wait.
More About Dakota
SHE DEFEATED DEPRESSION
SHE DEFEATED DEPRESSION
SHE DEFEATED DEPRESSION
Once heavenly burdened by depression and suicidal thoughts, Dakota conquered the battlefield in her mind, by shifting to positive, faith-filled thinking. She also learned to celebrate every victory; big or small.
SHE DARED TO DREAM
SHE DEFEATED DEPRESSION
SHE DEFEATED DEPRESSION
Dakota Jack is a devoted mother, writer, and creative serial entrepreneur- who simply refused to give up on her dreams.
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SHE OVERCAME
SHE DEFEATED DEPRESSION
SHE OVERCAME
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes more than a decade ago, Dakota has lost over 100 pounds- improving her overall health; physically and mentally.
A Poem by Dakota Jack
Sometimes We Lose Our Way
You came to me, in a dream
A week or so to date.
You had some things, to say to me
And felt they couldn’t wait.
At first, I didn’t realize
The person sent was you.
We talked about our joys and pains
And all we hoped to do.
You knew that I had great big dreams
But sometimes felt dismay.
Cause life is hard.
It’s not easy.
Sometimes, we lose our way.
You told me that, no matter what
Stay focused on my dreams.
And never ever be discouraged
Despite how hard it seems.
With your ambition, I believe
You too, were meant to fly.
Then days like this, break my heart
And leave me asking why.
I know the ups and downs of life
Sometimes force us to stray.
Cause life is hard.
It’s not easy.
Sometimes, we lose our way.
The things that I will miss the most
Are laughs that had no end;
Your great big smile, your giving heart
My cousin and my friend.
I pray you found your way to God
And didn’t feel alone.
I pray he understood your pain
And just welcomed you home.
No one here, can judge your soul
It's no one's place to say.
Cause life is hard.
Nobody’s perfect.
Sometimes, we lose our way.
In loving memory of Arius S. Ammon
©2019
