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- A PROMISE REMEMBERED, BY Erin S. Riley
- BETWEEN VENUS & MARS, by S.C. Mitchell
- CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC, by C.D. Hersh
- FINDING FAITH, by April A. Luna
- MAKE ME A MATCH, by Mackenzie Lucas
- NEVER GIVE UP ON LOVE, by Maggie Mundy
- ONCE UPON A LADY, by Addie Jo Ryleigh
- REALM OF THE DRAGON, by CiCi Cordelia
- SOUL SONG, by Mikea Howard
- SWEET SACRIFICE, by L.D. Rose
- THE STORM WITHIN, by Cerian Hebert
- THE TRAIL TO LOVE, by Tina Susedik
- Hot Encounters, by Anastasia Tzar, Mackenzie Lucas, Karen Rossi, and Alexa Night
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- Meet Barbara Russell!
- Meet Belle Ami!
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- Meet Brenda Nichols!
- Meet Brian Abbott!
- Meet C.D. Hersh!
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- Meet Carrie King!
- Meet Casey Wyatt!
- Meet Catherine Castle!
- Meet CeeRee Fields!
- Meet Cerian Hebert!
- Meet Cheryl Yeko!
- Meet Chris Lange!
- Meet Christina Kirby!
- Meet Christine Hart!
- Meet CiCi Cordelia!
- The Dance Hall Wife (Brides of Little Creede, Book Two), by CiCi Cordelia
- The High-Society Wife (Brides of Little Creede, Book Five), by CiCi Cordelia
- The Innocent Wife (Brides of Little Creede, Book Three), by CiCi Cordelia
- The Runaway Wife (Brides of Little Creede, Book Four), by CiCi Cordelia
- The Substitute Wife (Brides of Little Creede, Book One), by CiCi Cordelia
- Meet Cindy Tomamichel!
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- Meet Crystal Firsdon!
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- Meet Dale Ibitz!
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- Meet Elizabeth Janette!
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- Meet Elle Hill!
- Meet Em Kaye/Tamera Stone!
- Meet Emelle Gamble!
- Meet Erik Daniel Boudreau!
- Meet Erin Bevan!
- Meet Erin Bluett!
- Meet Erin S. Riley!
- Meet Eris Field!
- Meet Francesca Kinross!
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- Meet Gwen Overland!
- Meet H.L. Wampler/Alexa Night!
- Meet Hallie Alexander!
- Meet Harper McDavid!
- Meet Heather Blight!
- Meet Heidi J. Hewett!
- Meet Heidi Vanlandingham!
- Meet Hope Malory!
- Meet Iuliana Foos!
- Meet J. Lynn Rowan!
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- Meet Jill Prim!
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- Meet Jim Hodgson!
- Meet Jo-Ann Roberts!
- Meet Joanne Guidoccio!
- Meet Joy Smith!
- Meet Julia Bade!
- Meet Julie Doherty!
- Meet Julie K. Cohen!
- Meet K J MacRae!
- Meet Karen E. Rigley!
- Meet Kat Caulberg!
- Meet Kathleen Samuels!
- Meet Kathy Bryson!
- Meet Katie Hamstead!
- Meet KD DuBois!
- Meet Kendra Vasquez!
- Meet Kierstin Marquet!
- Meet Kim Hotzon!
- Meet Kim Loraine!
- Meet Kimberly Beckett!
- Meet L.D. Rose!
- Meet Larry Miller and Karla Brown!
- Meet Larynn Ford!
- Meet Lauren Linwood!
- A Bit of Heaven on Earth, by Lauren Linwood
- A Game of Chance, by Lauren Linwood
- A Knight For Kallen, by Lauren Linwood
- Ballad Beauty, by Lauren Linwood
- Illusions of Death, by Lauren Linwood
- Leave Yesterday Behind, by Lauren Linwood
- Music For My Soul, by Lauren Linwood
- Outlaw Muse, by Lauren Linwood
- Written in the Cards, by Lauren Linwood
- Meet Leigh Fleming!
- Meet Leigh Raffaele!
- Meet Lilliana Rose!
- Meet Lily Kay!
- Meet Linda Bennett Pennell!
- Meet Linda Bradley!
- Meet Linda O’Connor!
- Meet Lisa Dawn Wadler!
- Meet Lynette Rees!
- Meet M. Kate Quinn!
- Meet M. Kay Kleven!
- Meet Mackenzie Lucas!
- Meet Madelaine Grant!
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- Meet Maggie Mundy!
- Meet Mandi Benet!
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- Meet Marc Stevens!
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- Meet Mary Jo Springer!
- Meet Meda White!
- Meet Meg Benjamin!
- Meet Meggan Connors!
- Meet Merritt Kelly!
- Meet Mia Kay!
- Meet Michelle De La Garza/ April A. Luna!
- Meet Michelle Jean Marie!
- Meet Michelle Libby!
- Meet Mikea Howard!
- Meet MJ Compton!
- Meet Monica Knightley/Monica Duddington!
- Meet Nancy Fraser!
- Meet Nancy Lee Badger!
- Meet Nancy Leonard!
- Meet Nancy Massand!
- Meet Nancy Smith Gibson!
- Meet Nancy Sweetland!
- Meet Nancy Thorne!
- Meet Natalie J. Damschroder!
- Meet Neva Brown!
- Meet Nikki Frank!
- Meet P.I. Alltraine!
- Meet Pamela Gibson!
- Meet Patrice Locke!
- Meet Patricia Charles!
- Meet Patricia Harreld!
- Meet Patti F. Smith!
- Meet Patty Taylor!
- Meet Petie McCarty!
- Meet Phyllis Middleton!
- Meet Rachel Sharpe!
- Meet Raven Hudgins!
- Meet Rayanne Haines!
- Meet Raz Steel!
- Meet RB Austin!
- Meet Rebecca E. Neely!
- Meet Rebecca Massey McTavish!
- Meet Rena Koontz!
- Meet Rhonda Frankhouser!
- Meet Richard Malloy!
- Meet Rikki Sharp!
- Meet Rod Chapman!
- Meet Roni Hall!
- Meet Rose Lange!
- Meet Ryan Jo Summers!
- Meet S. C. Mitchell!
- Daughter of Darkness, by S.C. Mitchell
- Hearts in Orbit, Vol II: Pirates of the Dark Nebula, by S.C. Mitchell
- Hearts in Orbit, Vol. 1: The Blarmling Dilemma, by S.C. Mitchell
- Hearts in Orbit, Vol. III: Captives of the Kratzen, by S.C. Mitchell
- Phaze, Book Two of Xi Force, by S.C. Mitchell
- Son of Thunder, by S.C. Mitchell
- Z-Bot, Book One of Xi Force, by S.C. Mitchell
- Meet S.K. Ryder!
- Meet Sally Brandle!
- Meet Samanthya Wyatt!
- Meet Sandra Lea Rice!
- Meet Sandy Wickersham-McWhorter!
- Meet Sarah Hegger!
- Meet Sarah Hoss!
- Meet Sharla Wylde!
- Meet Sheena Snow!
- Meet Shehanne Moore!
- Meet Sofie Darling!
- Meet Sophia Kimble!
- Meet Stacy Hoff!
- Meet Stacy Renee Keywell!
- Meet Stella Marie Alden!
- Meet Susan B. James!
- Meet Susan Federici!
- Meet Susan Hanniford Crowley!
- Meet Susan Varno!
- Meet Suzanne M. Sabol!
- Meet Suzanne Pearson!
- Meet Suzanne Quill!
- Meet Synclair Stafford!
- Meet T.H. Hernandez!
- Meet Tabitha Rhys!
- Meet Tamara Hughes!
- Meet Tami Lund!
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- Meet Tina Susedik!
- Meet Tracey A. Wood!
- Meet Tracey L. Dragon!
- Meet Tricia L. Sanders!
- Meet Trish Jackson!
- Meet Vicki Tharp!
- Meet Victoria Smith!
- Meet Viola Russell!
- Meet Wareeze Woodson!
- Meet Yolanda Ashton!
Author Archives: Joanne Guidoccio
Just Let It Be
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
What Will You Do When Your Characters Misbehave?
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
Posted in Soul Mate Publishing, What's Up With Joanne!, Writing
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On Exploring Creativity
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
Buzzwords and Dating Trends of 2021
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
Eleven More Second Acts
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
Laugh Out Loud!
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
Posted in Soul Mate Publishing, What's Up With Joanne!
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In Praise of Crossword Puzzles
For many people, the crossword is a daily ritual. Some consider the puzzle an essential component of their mornings, treating it like a vitamin for the brain. Others think of the puzzle as a quick escape from the day’s demands. … Continue reading
Loving My Chatty Matty Coffee
“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
The Four Tendencies for Writers
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
Posted in What's Up With Joanne!, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged Brigitte Russell, Gretchen Rubin, The Four Tendencies
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10 Quotable Quotes from No More Secrets
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
Posted in Inspiration, What's Up With Joanne!, Women's Fiction
Tagged Joanne Guidoccio, No More Secrets
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