Category Archives: short stories

Which Witcher?

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

If you tried to watch the series “The Witcher” last year and found it too graphic, I won’t blame you if you ran away. The only reason why I watched it at all was by recommendation from a YouTuber that … Continue reading →

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‘Patiently’ Reading

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

When trying to come up with ideas for topics, this one popped into my mind:What would you read to an adult friend who was ill? I don’t believe any one book or story popped into my mind at the time. … Continue reading →

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Author! Author! Reader! Reader!

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

The Monday Fox asked:How many people read your books before you submit them?What kind of feedback do you ask for? My answer? Not enough of the right people get to see my books.I have had few friends and family interested … Continue reading →

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Leaf By Niggle

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

I thought that I had exhausted all of the Tolkien available, but while perusing audiobooks a short time ago  I ran across this story and it hit straight to my heart. It struck me so much that although I have … Continue reading →

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In the Groove

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

“How do you stay inspired to write a story set in a time and or place that’s totally different from where you are?” I don’t usually have that trouble as long as I am able to get the sit and … Continue reading →

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Not Written in Stone

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

“Has anything about your writing routine changed since you first began?” Oh, gosh, yes. When I decided that I was going to seriously get into writing, it was mostly non-fiction. Just getting my thoughts, research, and facts in order was … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Alexa Kang [Free book offer]

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

Guest: Author Alexa Kang [Free book offer] I picked up Alexa Kang’s “Shanghai Story” for something a little different to read.I had no idea just how different it would be. It is the bravest piece of work that I have … Continue reading →

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Unskilled Labor of Love

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

The actual question of the week was one that I posed: “Do your characters tend to have skills that you have yourself? Do you write about people who do things that you wish that you could manage?” The answer to … Continue reading →

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Bio Blurb

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

This week we were asked: “You’re the headline speaker at a writers’ conference, and you need to submit a short bio for the program. What will you include?” I will never forget the first time that I had to submit … Continue reading →

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Words and Stories, Foreign and Domestic

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

“How do you feel about having one of your novels translated into another language?” Flattered, to begin with. However, I think that I would like to have an independent reader translate back to me what my work ended up saying … Continue reading →

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