Jane Ellen

Dear Friends,

As we enter not only another year, but another decade, I am reminded of how short and precious our time is on this little planet. I hope that none of you has been personally touched by the devastation in Haiti, but I also hope that you will make a contribution – no matter how small – to the on-going relief efforts. ASCAP and other professional arts organisations are collecting funds, as are Oxfam, Unicef, and any number of other groups.

Independent film Lukisan Hati from HS Maju Productions opens in Malaysia this month; the film brings to life the artwork of Anshari Mohd, as it translates his comic to the big screen. Lukisan Hati is a touching story about love and friendship as seen through the eyes of five teenagers. The soundtrack includes two pieces from my album Seasons of the Heart, ‘I Will Find You’ and ‘Promise of Spring’, as well as songs by the group Hyper Act. The film will also be available as an online download; many people expect this to become the norm over the next few years, as technology capabilities increase and the demand for immediate release intensifies. It’s an exciting time to be alive! Continue reading January 2010

Dear Friends,

As the holidays draw near, I wish all of you the happiest of times and hope you can find joy and peace in the season. This issue is later in the month than usual and will be brief, as I was holding back on publication in hopes of having official word on a couple of projects to share with you. The January 2010 issue is just around the corner and will have even more news.

My new CD Following My Heart has made its debut on Amazon.com with two five-star reviews, and is selling both in its entirety and as individual tracks in Canada, the UK, Europe, Israel, and the Philippines. Much to my surprise, the breakout single has not been ‘Raindance’, but the second track, ‘Keeper of My Heart’. Be sure to stop by and support KC Café Internet Radio which is dedicated to bringing you the finest in original music from around the world. Currently the station is playing tracks from both the new album and my seasonal album Flowers in Winter. As always, you can order copies of my CDs directly through me, or by accessing the links to your favourite retailers via my website. Continue reading December 2009

I’m pleased to announce that my new album, Following My Heart, has now been officially released! 15 people won pre-release copies during promotional contests on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, and now you can get your copy too! Both the new CD and the re-release of the holiday album Flowers in Winter are available directly from me; I will be selling them at all personal appearances, and via postal order. Continue reading November 2009