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.

Loving My Chatty Matty Coffee

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Joanne Guidoccio

“Light and mellow…nutty with a caramel finish.” This delightful blend of lightly roasted and dark roasted beans is one of many options at Planet Bean, a Guelph roastery that carries certified fair trade and organic gourmet coffees. Like many Guelphites, … Continue reading →

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The Four Tendencies for Writers

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

Earlier this month, I participated in a WFWA (Women’s Fiction Writers Association) webinar with writer Brigitte Russell. An educator, Brigitte has a Ph.D. in history and has taught at both K-12 and post-secondary levels. In her work for the New … Continue reading →

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10 Quotable Quotes from No More Secrets

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

Whenever I pick up a new book—fiction or nonfiction—I like to pause and note any passages that trigger aha moments. In earlier times (pre-computer), I would copy those pearls of wisdom into an “Inspirational Quotations” file. I still have that … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Reading

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

An avid reader, I look forward to my daily escape from life’s realities. Eclectic in my tastes, I love to curl up with women’s fiction, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, memoirs, psychological thrillers, and self-help. On average, I read anywhere from … Continue reading →

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All About Women’s Fiction

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

Whenever I’m asked to describe my upcoming release, No More Secrets, I start by saying that it’s women’s fiction. And then I wait for the usual questions that follow: How is that different from romance? Are men allowed to read … Continue reading →

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Ending on the Right Note

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

This past year,  I  have read several books with unsatisfying endings. In one case, I wondered if the novel had been worth my time and attention. The author had started with a compelling opening, the characters were well-developed, and each … Continue reading →

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Eight More Second Acts

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

Since July of 2013, I have shared the reinvention stories of over 100 women from across three continents. The eight women featured today have launched second acts as writers. Here are their pearls of wisdom. Click on their names to … Continue reading →

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My Yoga Practice…Then and Now

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

In late June of 2009, the following newspaper advertisement caught my attention: Unlimited yoga during the months of July and August for $160 I planned to attend three classes a week and see how I felt by the end of … Continue reading →

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De-Stress with Humor

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Joanne Guidoccio

According to one study, adults laugh—on average—seventeen times a day. Pre-school children, on the other hand, can laugh up to 300 times a day. That discrepancy becomes even more pronounced at this time of the year. With less than three … Continue reading →

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Chia Seed Power!

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Joanne Guidoccio

From the start, I loved the sound of the Mayan word “chia” and its meaning: strength. Originally grown in Mexico, these seeds were valued for their nutritional and medicinal properties. Runners and warriors used chia seeds as fuel while running … Continue reading →

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