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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
2017-07-12T15:56:18+00:00
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
2017-07-12T15:56:54+00:00
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
2017-07-12T18:39:24+00:00
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.
2017-07-12T20:55:04+00:00
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.

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Against the Wind

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The wind was blowing the flowers and leaves around in almost constant gusts of 20 to 30 MPH the other day. Walking Sophie and Tucker I thought, “Another no picture day.” As the wind blew against us another thought crossed my mind, “Why? There are plenty of non-moveable things to photograph. Like these locust pods tucked deep into our windbreak. I…
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Then Sings My Soul ~ Gentle Moments With God

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The other day, I watched this lovely goldfinch ride a blade of prairie grass as the wind blew her about with gusts up to 25 MPH and a storm headed our way. As she hung on and sang because that’s what birds are created to do. As I watched and listened, I felt a gentle moment from God whisper across…
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Tender Loving Care ~ A Lesson Learned From God

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A New (to me) Kind of Waiting

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When Perfect Doesn’t Happen

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Tenacity ~ A Lesson Learned From God

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I admired his tenacity. The feeders were full. On the ground was a fresh and generous scattering of all their favorite treats. I grinned at this bird who decided to eat coneflower seeds, and he was willing to do what it took to get the best of them. He knew I was out there because I spoke to him when…
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