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.

How to Select the Right Title

Posted on October 23, 2016

Once I have the initial spark of an idea, I let it percolate for several days, sometimes longer, until the right words come to mind. Those two to six words often come with no warning and provide the starting signal … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from Mary Poppins

Posted on September 4, 2016

In addition to many fond memories of the magical nanny played by Julie Andrews and her side-kick Bert (Dick Van Dyke), a Cockney jack-of-all-trades, I have great appreciation for the life lessons imparted by Mary Poppins. Well begun is half-done. … Continue reading →

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10 Cool Delights…On a Budget!

Posted on July 17, 2016

Last week, I treated myself to a Dairy Queen banana split. I tried not to gasp when the clerk told me the price was $6.77 (CDN). I inquired about the other prices and discovered that, like everything else, Dairy Queen … Continue reading →

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Cool Treats for Non-Foodies

Posted on May 29, 2016

This past week, we experienced an early bout of summer in southern Ontario. As the Humidex soared, I found myself spending more time in air-conditioned comfort and less time preparing meals. Not such a bad thing for a non-foodie, but … Continue reading →

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From My Bookshelves

Posted on April 10, 2016

For over two decades, I have been collecting books that inspire and motivate my creativity. While many of my early choices were craft books, I have also gravitated toward self-help literature dealing with writing blocks. Here are ten of my … Continue reading →

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Pearls of Second Act Wisdom

Posted on February 28, 2016

In July 2013, I started the Second Acts series on my blog. My original intention was to feature the reinvention stories of twelve women as part of the launch to my debut novel, Between Land and Sea, Book 1 of … Continue reading →

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Are You Keeping Up?

Posted on January 17, 2016

Technology has shaped language,  introducing new words and altering the meaning of well-known words. While many of us are aware of the differences between tablets and laptops, texting and e-mailing, websites and blogs, we may not be too familiar with … Continue reading →

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