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Under His Wings

Under His Wings

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Raccoon Tales

Raccoon Tales

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Between the Lies

Between the Lies

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The Thank You Song

From Under His Wings

As dusk settled over the woods, the urgent call of a cardinal broke the silence. A male redbird fluttered at the kitchen window where I was drying the dishes. My husband and I went outside to see what was disturbing him.

He flew just ahead of us, continuing his agitated cry. He landed near a female on a nest. It took a moment for our eyes to adjust to the twilight. As we scanned the trees, we found the source of the bird’s emergency. Almost invisible in the tree above the nest sat a huge owl.

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What I Do. . .

I’m an author. . .

I write novels, kid’s books, and devotionals. It’s what I’ve always wanted to do.

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. . .and I’m a blogger. . .

I write to encourage, share my faith and now and then I give readers a glimpse into my writing life.

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. . .and I take a lot of pictures.

I’m an amateur photographer with the dream of becoming a professional one of these days.

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Author Endorsements & Reader Reviews

Endorsements and reviews encourage author’s hearts and assist us with the other side of the writing life – marketing. Without their input, other readers would have a much harder time finding new authors and deciding what books to read. Thank you to all of my readers!

Diane Moody

DeKok's new mystery is one of those books that haunted me from page one. Meaning, when I wasn't reading, the story kept drawing me back, making me wish I could set everything else aside and just finish it! I loved that Olivia wasn't the usual stereotypical heroine. In fact, most of us would be appalled at her secret life. Yet, as the story unfolds and her life begins to unravel and secrets come out of the closet (literally), you can't help but wish for her to find her way. The twist and turns of the intricate plot line made for a fascinating story. I'm so thrilled this is book one of a series and look forward to reading more about these colorful characters. I'd rate BETWEEN THE LIES right up there with titles by two of my favorite authors, Chris Fabry and Creston Mapes. Well done, Joy DeKok! Bestselling author, Diane Moody
Joy DeKok
2017-07-12T15:56:18-05:00
DeKok's new mystery is one of those books that haunted me from page one. Meaning, when I wasn't reading, the story kept drawing me back, making me wish I could set everything else aside and just finish it! I loved that Olivia wasn't the usual stereotypical heroine. In fact, most of us would be appalled at her secret life. Yet, as the story unfolds and her life begins to unravel and secrets come out of the closet (literally), you can't help but wish for her to find her way. The twist and turns of the intricate plot line made for a fascinating story. I'm so thrilled this is book one of a series and look forward to reading more about these colorful characters. I'd rate BETWEEN THE LIES right up there with titles by two of my favorite authors, Chris Fabry and Creston Mapes. Well done, Joy DeKok! Bestselling author, Diane Moody

Barbara Brink

DeKok slowly peels away layers of pain, heartache, and deception to reveal the true heartbeats of her characters, making Between the Lies nail-biting suspense with heart and soul. --Author of the bestselling Fredrickson Winery Novels, Barbara Ellen Brink
Joy DeKok
2017-07-12T15:56:54-05:00
DeKok slowly peels away layers of pain, heartache, and deception to reveal the true heartbeats of her characters, making Between the Lies nail-biting suspense with heart and soul. --Author of the bestselling Fredrickson Winery Novels, Barbara Ellen Brink

Stacy Monson

I was enthralled with this story from the beginning. Characters that are intriguing yet not always likeable. A storyline with unexpected twists and turns. A difficult topic that most inspirational writers shy away from, yet Joy handled it with gritty honesty and unexpected humor. By the end of the story, my original view of the main characters had completely changed. Joy is a gifted storyteller which made this reader turn each page with anticipation, right up to the last page. I've thought of these characters many times since, a true compliment to Joy's ability to create interesting, multi-layered, authentic people I was anxious to know more about. Looking forward to reading more of this series! Stacy Monson - Awarding Winning Author
Joy DeKok
2017-07-12T18:39:24-05:00
I was enthralled with this story from the beginning. Characters that are intriguing yet not always likeable. A storyline with unexpected twists and turns. A difficult topic that most inspirational writers shy away from, yet Joy handled it with gritty honesty and unexpected humor. By the end of the story, my original view of the main characters had completely changed. Joy is a gifted storyteller which made this reader turn each page with anticipation, right up to the last page. I've thought of these characters many times since, a true compliment to Joy's ability to create interesting, multi-layered, authentic people I was anxious to know more about. Looking forward to reading more of this series! Stacy Monson - Awarding Winning Author

Lisa Pater

Under His Wings is a delightful devotional that reflects on God's word and how He uses His creation to teach and bless us. With great tips on bird watching and care included on each page.
Joy DeKok
2017-07-12T20:55:04-05:00
Under His Wings is a delightful devotional that reflects on God's word and how He uses His creation to teach and bless us. With great tips on bird watching and care included on each page.

Cynthia Lippman

 

I was looking for a gift for a dear friend and because I love watching the birds and I also love being in God’s Word…this sweet devotional book caught my eye. I picked it up and started reading about “Chik & Dee” and “Cha-Peep” and I was instantly enamored.  I recognized these feathered friends! Their stories and then the scripture that related to it spoke my language! Joy DeKok has written a book that embraces God’s Word and also shows God’s beautiful gift of the nature of birds. I not only purchased this book for my friend but since then for many other friends and of course for myself! I highly recommend Joy DeKok’s, Under His Wings…Lessons Learned From God While Watching the Birds.
Joy DeKok
2019-09-17T13:58:39-05:00
  I was looking for a gift for a dear friend and because I love watching the birds and I also love being in God’s Word…this sweet devotional book caught my eye. I picked it up and started reading about “Chik & Dee” and “Cha-Peep” and I was instantly enamored.  I recognized these feathered friends! Their stories and then the scripture that related to it spoke my language! Joy DeKok has written a book that embraces God’s Word and also shows God’s beautiful gift of the nature of birds. I not only purchased this book for my friend but since then for many other friends and of course for myself! I highly recommend Joy DeKok’s, Under His Wings…Lessons Learned From God While Watching the Birds.
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