Author: Joy

  • History in the Making – The Spencer

    In the interest of making my husband, John, more fashion forward, I have been shopping further afield than our local community for pieces that would build an expanded wardrobe for him. What I found provided something for the both of us. As a Regency period historical fiction author, I have interests in the backgrounds of Read more

  • In The Swim!

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    This will be appearing as a 1/2 page advertisement for Miss Ellary Boyd’s swim team’s promotion to send them to a big event later in the school year. I love how my covers are complimented by autumn colors. But then again, what isn’t? http://tinyurl.com/q5sqhdm Read more

  • Fan Photo of my Mr. Darcy – David Gandy

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  • Compromised! is OUT!!!

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    In marriage-minded Regency England, one simple word can ruin your life. Compromise! can bring down a virtuous maiden, like Miss Elizabeth Bennet, and her entire family along with her. When Elizabeth finds Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy outside Netherfield, alone and at his most vulnerable, she must make a quick decision to bend the rules of propriety Read more

  • Winners Announced!

    For all of the hours it took to write down the names of all who tweeted/re-tweeted/favorite-d on Twitter, shared/liked/commented on Facebook and Google+ and commented/liked on this website, it was shockingly quick to draw the names of the winners. (I stopped counting at 400) I had listed all of the prizes and just filled in Read more

  • New Prizes Added!!! Drawing Friday Morning!

    I will confess to you now that I have thoroughly enjoyed selecting the prizes for the giveaway this Friday. The drawing will be held at 8:00 a.m. Pacific time. I will contact the winners via email and they will have until Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific time to respond. If I have Read more

  • Interviews and Such

    I have been remiss in reporting my activities with the release of One Love – Two Hearts – Three Stories. I apologize. My first blog appearance was on Ceri Tanti’s blog “Babblings of a Bookworm”. What an awesome experience. When Ceri posted the results of the book giveaway, she included the following comment: “We had Read more

  • Only 30 Days Left Until the Drawing!!! Yippee!!!

    First, I want to thank all of you who have commented here on this site and left comments on my Facebook page, Twitter, and Google+. I bow to you. Next, I want to let you know that there are many more goodies that will be given away on July 31st than what is shown in Read more

  • I’m Having a “Proud Mom” Moment

    It’s my daughter’s first blog interview at Janet B. Taylor’s More Agreeably Engaged. What a delightful coincidence that my very first blog interview was also on Janet’s blog. That was one year ago when I released A Father’s Sins. Next week, I’m posting an excerpt from my latest release at the same site. How does Read more

  • One Love – Two Hearts – Three Stories is now available for Kindle.

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    Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Amazon released the Kindle version of my new book today – 4 days early. How cool is that! Here’s the link so you can check it out. Just click on the book cover. Read more