The value (?) of junk, by J.C. Kavanagh

 

The award-winning Twisted Climb trilogy
(Book 1, The Twisted Climb, is also available in audio format)
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It's valuable to you. At least you think it is. Or was. But junk is junk even if it has a special history and even if you love it and no one else does. 

Which makes giving it away that much harder. And selling it? How do you put a price on precious pieces of your history. Especially when it's something so old it actually is part of history?

Well, I've been navigating this emotional crisis for over a year - first selling our home and purging the least precious items - then un-packing two sea containers of our belongings and making them fit in a home half the size. Trying to, that is. And discovering that it just won't work. 

Those antique pieces? Too big. 

Those lovely framed pictures? Not enough wall space.

Those extra chairs? No room.

I tried selling the antiques on FB Marketplace. I researched the pieces and based the prices accordingly. There were a few quasi-buyers but nothing concrete. So I reduced the prices and still no bites. I even contacted a local antique dealer who said he didn't have the space in his store. Since I had the same problem with the size of my new home, I didn't pressure him.

I had to make a decision. A tough one. When does something precious become junk? Is it when nobody else wants it? 

Yeah, it seems that way.

So, I've been giving away the items that caressed my mind and soul, and hoping that the next owner will feel the same joy that I once had. 

After all, it's only junk if there's no value to it. Right?

1939 tiger oak hutch, hand engraved.

1920ish mahogany hall table and mirror

1910 Morris Stickley Lion Claw mechanical reclining armchair.
Just a few of the items that have found a new 'forever' home.

I can tell you with absolute certainty where you won't find junk. In my novels - The Twisted Climb trilogy. No junk. No no no. But you will find great characters, fantastic adventures, emotional drama and a story line that merits the "Best Young Adult" book status. Young adults and adults-young-at-heart give the series two thumbs up. And 5-Star ratings. Enjoy.

And remember to tell the ones you love that you love them.

J.C. Kavanagh, author of
The Twisted Climb - A Bright Darkness (Book 3) Best YA Book FINALIST at Critters Readers Poll 2022
and
The Twisted Climb - Darkness Descends (Book 2) voted BEST Young Adult Book 2018, Critters Readers Poll and Best YA Book FINALIST at The Word Guild, Canada
AND
The Twisted Climb,
voted BEST Young Adult Book 2016, P&E Readers Poll
Voted Best Local Author, Simcoe County, Ontario, 2021
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