Author Archives: Joanne Guidoccio

About Joanne Guidoccio

In 2008, Joanne retired from a 31-year teaching career and launched a second act that tapped into her creative side. Slowly, a writing practice emerged. Her articles and book reviews were published in newspapers, magazines, and online. When she tried her hand at fiction, she made reinvention a recurring theme in her novels and short stories. A member of Crime Writers of Canada, Sisters in Crime, and Romance Writers of America, Joanne writes paranormal romance, cozy mysteries, and inspirational literature from her home base of Guelph, Ontario.

Inspiration from My Favorite Authors

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Joanne Guidoccio

Collecting quotations has been one of my lifelong hobbies. In the pre-computer days, I would jot down quotations on slips of paper and toss them in a desk drawer. Once a month, I would type them up and place them … Continue reading →

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Dating Trends for 2023

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Joanne Guidoccio

While reading Bianca London’s article in a recent issue of Glamour UK, I realized that I was unfamiliar with the 2023 dating lexicon. In researching the article, Bianca enlisted the aid of dating experts Eugénie Legendre and Dennie Smith and … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Napping

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Joanne Guidoccio

Today is National Napping Day, a day created by Camille and Dr. William Anthony in 1999 to spotlight the healthy benefits of catching up on quality sleep. Dr. Anthony noted: “We chose this particular Monday because Americans (and Canadians) are … Continue reading →

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A Year of Wordle

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Joanne Guidoccio

Partway through the second week of February 2022, a global phenomenon named Wordle captured my attention. At first hesitant, I dismissed the word game as another millennial fad. But I couldn’t ignore the growing number of people—many in the over-fifty … Continue reading →

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Just Let It Be

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joanne Guidoccio

December can be stressful. Even more so this year as we navigate the increasingly uncertain terrain of Covid. Whenever I feel discouraged or overwhelmed, I take time to read and reflect upon the following Zen parable: Buddha was walking from … Continue reading →

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What Will You Do When Your Characters Misbehave?

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Joanne Guidoccio

When I first heard this question at a creative writing workshop, I was tempted to say that I intended to firmly hold onto the reins. A neophyte with no literary credits to my name, I couldn’t imagine characters actually misbehaving … Continue reading →

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On Exploring Creativity

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Joanne Guidoccio

It is never too late to explore creativity and launch second, third, and fourth acts in life. Here are three strategies that have helped me on my writing journey: Listen to the God (or Goddess) nudges in your life. If … Continue reading →

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Buzzwords and Dating Trends of 2021

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Joanne Guidoccio

I was surprised and a bit disappointed to discover that I was unfamiliar with the latest dating lexicon. In a recent interview on Cityline, celebrity matchmaker Carmelia Ray shared the following buzzwords and dating trends of 2021: Sneating Going on … Continue reading →

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Eleven More Second Acts

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Joanne Guidoccio

I started the Second Acts series on my blog in July of 2013. Since that time, over 100 women have shared reinvention stories that have inspired anyone asking the question: What am I going to do with the rest of … Continue reading →

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Laugh Out Loud!

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Joanne Guidoccio

Today is International Moment of Laughter Day, a day set aside to remind us to laugh out loud each day. According to originator Izzy Gesell, “Laughter comes right after breathing as just about the healthiest thing you can do. It … Continue reading →

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