Miriam "Mimi" Jacobs is an author, poet, founder of an independent publishing company, mentor, and professional speaker. Prior to this, Mimi was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 21 years. She was first published while still in high school in the school's publication, "Jabberwocky".

Today, Mimi is making a tumultuous presence both in print and online. But more importantly, her readers and fans love her, and her work. Jacobs is a master of several literacy genres and the author of several books including, Illuminations: Poetic Inspiration, Embracing Self: Inspiration on the go, an anthology called Embracing Candace, and My Name is Not Monkey Girl.

She also penned How to Jump From a Ferris Wheel & Land on Your Feet, a ten volume inspirational series. The books are multi-author anthologies with a theme of, "From tragedy, to triumph."

In March, 2007, Mimi launched her highly-acclaimed independent publishing company on a shoestring budget The name was contrived as a tribute to two of her three granddaughters, Candace and Alyse. Her enthusiasm has helped her shape her branding and build a dynamic team around her.

Mimi is a life-time New Yorker and currently resides with her husband, Charles, her granddaughter, Candace, and their pets.

Six years into recovering from Major Depression, Mimi seeks the love and support of friends both in cyberspace and in the real world.

"When we embrace each other as fellow human beings, we are living with unconditional love, with unconditional kindness and with compassion. As we raise our children, we must instill in them these basic human qualities. Love makes the world a much better place to live. Today I love myself as I love my fellow human beings."
~Miriam L. Jacobs

. living in the light

. raising awareness: Giant Congenital Nevus

. promoting tolerance and compassion



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My Name is NOT Monkey Girl



"My Name is Not Monkey Girl" serves as a tremendous resource for parents, teachers, grandparents, schools and libraries alike.

It was written with the aim of teaching children the importance of unconditional kindness, patience, love, tolerance, and compassion.

And, inspired after a child called Candace a monkey girl. At the time, Candace was approaching her to play.

Author Miriam Jacobs is on a mission. The ten-time author continues to raise funds for facial reconstructive surgeries for her 9-year-old granddaughter, Candace, through her publishing company and generous donations from kind-hearted humanitarians.

Along the way, she is promoting tolerance, education, and compassion for those who have Giant Congenital Nevus; a rare skin disorder that Candace was born with.

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. children. grandchildren

. writing poetry

. 12-STEP Programs

. interesting positive people

. movies. dancing. music

. aromatherapy. candles

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Thinking of Aaron

Spent the morning remembering
Your life, your joys, your trials
Your life seemed to mirror mine
I remember them with smiles

It was not always easy
Seeing you go through pain
But one thing that I learned
From you is - no pain, no gain

Today, you would be fifty
Had the Lord spared your life
So, brother, here's to remembering you,
Your precious girls, and your wife

So long ago you and I were
Like twins; two peas in a pod
We were like bread and butter;
You got in trouble, and so did I

Today, as I think of you and
The painful way you died
I need to tell you, Brother,
That happy tears I cried

When after years of wondering
Why God took you away
Today I know your death was
My catalyst for change

It is your hearty laughter
That I hear in the breeze
Your peaceful smile, your inner spirit
That is worth remembering

Today I choose to celebrate
Not mourn, not sit and cry
Today I live a life of joy
And here is the reason why

On the day the dreadful fire
Took away your life
In His infinite wisdom
The Lord handed me mine

At first, I didn't appreciate it
Opting to suffer in a drunken haze
But had it not been for you
I would not have changed my ways

So, Aaron, know that I love you
I always have and I always will
Know that someday we will meet again
Up high on a heavenly hill

We'll run, we'll frolic, and we'll dance
We'll laugh, we'll sing, and cry
We'll share about the good old days
And how in vain you did not die

Thank you for loving me
Thank you for sharing my life
Thank you for giving me three nieces
Thank you for your lovely wife

He took you all as a family
Ending the sadness, the trials, the strife
Today, as I remember you
I thank God you were in my life!

Happy birthday, my brother
Aaron Eleazar Stephens
November 18, 1958 - September 18, 1987

copyright 2008 by Miriam L. Jacobs
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