by Joanne | Jun 8, 2016 | Covers, My Journal, The Lady and the Lionheart
We stood in a meadow just before sunset. After months of prep and planning, it was about to happen. My lovely friend and cover model was transformed into a young heroine from 1890, the photographer was driving up in her car, and it was showtime. I was a blissful kind...
by Joanne | May 31, 2016 | Folk Music Spotlight
It’s high time for a new Folk Music Spotlight! It’s been way too long. 🙂 Since my list has gotten longer and longer over the months (eek, years!), I decided to spotlight three that are on repeat lately — all a little sad and sweet. These are songs...
by Joanne | May 13, 2016 | Covers, The Lady and the Lionheart
When I sat down to write a story about a courageous young man in the Victorian-era circus and the lives that are touched by his own, I had absolutely no idea that it would grow into what is my most favorite story ever. EVER. It became a dash of Les Misérables and a...
by Joanne | May 3, 2016 | Mason Jar Books, To Get to You
What a delightful surprise to wake up yesterday morning to an email from the Christy Award coordinator that To Get to You was a finalist in the YA category! The press release went live shortly after and it’s a thrill to see so many author friends on the finalist...
by Joanne | Apr 26, 2016 | News and Updates
It’s been a good month. Busy, but good! While a few happenings are just hinted at below, there is much to come in the next few weeks including a cover reveal and more! It’s a joy to get to sit down and officially catch up with you all today and be sure to...