by Joanne | Oct 2, 2012 | Be Still My Soul, My Publishing Journey, News and Updates
Today is a big day. A huge day. And I find myself a little short on words. Because exactly eight years ago, I married my best friend in the whole wide world. Today we get to be together. Spend time together, just the two of us and tonight, it’s a table...
by Joanne | Sep 5, 2012 | For Readers
My kids love a good story and with summer reading programs all wrapped up, it got me thinking about the books that influence us from our childhood. When you look back, do any particular stories come to mind? Stories that shaped you, molded you and played a role in...
by Joanne | Jul 24, 2012 | Recipes
Summer is a busy time for most moms. Kids are loaded with energy and are hoping to have fun under the summer sun. I have 3 little ones and for several hours a day for the next few weeks, this mommy’s gotta head off to Appalachia and hang out with my characters...
by Joanne | Jun 26, 2012 | For Writers, My Journal, Writing
I had the privilege of doing a writing workshop with a group of homeschooled girls a few weeks ago. We met at a gorgeous park, had a picnic and had a blast talking writing. I asked them to come with their writing notebooks so I could learn more about what...