by Joanne | Oct 9, 2012 | My Journal, The Cadence of Grace Series
Some of you know that I recently turned in the first round of edits for the second book in the Cadence of Grace series. I had been hit with a few bad cases of writer’s block. Bad writer’s block. Which meant that the edits were very slow going and as the...
by Joanne | Aug 7, 2012 | My Journal, My Publishing Journey
To most folks, August 1st was just another day on the calendar. But for me, last Monday stood out as a little more significant than Sunday or Tuesday. Why? Because Be Still My Soul, went out into the world through the Blogging for Books program. Yep, it’s out...
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...
by Joanne | May 22, 2012 | My Journal, My Publishing Journey
I’m overwhelmed. People are reading my book. Authors are reading my book. The endorsement process has begun. My book is in their hands and they. are. reading. it. This book…this baby…is no longer just mine. It no longer lives only in the...
by Joanne | Apr 24, 2012 | My Journal
I love my home. I really do. And at 850 square feet for 5 people, it’s what you would call…cozy. But it’s fun cozy. At least that’s what I think. I’m a country girl at heart so my home reflects that. I love cottage details, neutral colors...
by Joanne | Mar 13, 2012 | My Journal, News and Updates
Welcome to my new website! You know that feeling when you move to a new home and everything sounds and feels just a little different? It feels a lot like that. Minus the handkerchief in the hair and casserole dishes from neighbors, of course 😉 But the dust is settling...