“Creativity is not about me. It is not about you. It is not us somehow acting like little gods, creating on our own in the same way God creates.” Michael Card
God Alone
Choices ~ A Gentle Lesson
The powerful calm wasn’t done with me, so I listened to the silent voice that spoke to me in love. I had a choice to react or to respond.
Blessing
Her closeness surprised me. She batted her tail at a fly, looked around, and came closer. Quietly. Calmly. Unafraid. As if she already knew me, which is possible. I’m positive our animal neighbors closely watch us.
Joy’s Author Newsletter – May 2022
#AmWriting Getting back into the routine of writing has been hard recently. (see the link to my latest blog post below) . Looking back, I realize this lag is part of my norm. It happens every time. I’m praying this will change. But I’ve been doing a lot of reading, so I’m not complaining too much. After you read this,…
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Resisting
Note: This photo is from Pixabay, but I love goats. Or the idea of goats. A melancholy resistance hits me every time I finish and publish a book. I try to prepare by praying and promising myself, “This time, it will be different.” I let new ideas into my writing dreams and place them before the Lord. As soon as…
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Joy’s Author News – April 2022
Hello! I hope you have a few minutes to check out this blog post, which is also my newsletter. #AmWriting It’s slowly settling in: The Northern Lights series is complete. No more Olivia. Or (big gulp) Lucy. Or our sweet Gertrude Rose. No more stopping by The Baked & Brewed. My first response was a giddy little rise of happiness…
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No Longer Incognito – Flash Fiction
No Longer Incognito – Fast Fiction by Joy DeKok Hello! My name is Simone. I own Cups & Cupcakes at 2511 Main in Uffdah, MN. I lease the first floor of a large, beautiful old home owned by Octavia June Baldwin. It’s my honor to introduce you to her. She’s on her way down the curved walnut staircase now….
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Beyond the Lies – The Prologue
Beyond the Lies – An Excerpt Prologue McKenna looked perfect, standing on Mickey’s front porch. When I peeked out my studio window, his eyes and smile gripped me in a way I’d never known before. I waited in the shadows until he knocked on the front door, gently enough that the pitted beveled glass didn’t rattle. He was picking me…
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At the Ready – A Gentle Lesson
Blue jays seem to like to argue although they sing a beautiful courtship song. The rest of the time they verbally spar with others like them and other kinds of birds and are often the ones to initiate. They will caw at the squirrels, who are more than willing to offer a verbal response right back at them. Jays often…
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Simmering Softly – 1 Writer’s Way
Author’s Note: After my discouraging health update the other day, I realized you might like a writing update. Here it is. It’s slowly settling in: The Northern Lights series is complete. No more Olivia. Or (big gulp) Lucy. Or our sweet Gertrude Rose. No more stopping by The Baked & Brewed. My first response was a giddy little rise of…
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