Category Archives: short biographies

Foxfire

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

Have you ever read the “Foxfire” books? They started out as a periodical in the late 1960s and by the early 1970s, the articles were compiled into books, as more and more information was gathered. This all came to be … Continue reading →

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Women Veterans

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

“What book changed how you see the world and why?” My first thought is: “What book hasn’t? I have had many arguments with non-fiction-only readers who say that novels, poetry, etc. are a waste of time and don’t enrich your … Continue reading →

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KISS Your Bios

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

Months ago I offered this question:Do you enjoy reading about other writers, their bios and writing processes? Once again, my fellow bloggers here added a fresh element that I did not foresee, in as much as most addressed ‘biographies’ in … Continue reading →