#AmWriting Getting back into the routine of writing has been hard recently. (see the link to my latest blog post…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Before & After ~ A Poetic Journey
Jon took this pic of me last summer. I’d been outside in the sunshine and knew my hair thin, but…
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It Could Happen – A Nature Essay
It Could Happen – A Nature Essay – Joy DeKok Author Note: I have no idea if this young blue…
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Places and Things – A Writing Essay
As a reader, I sometimes find myself attached to where the story takes place before connecting with the characters. It started with Laura Ingalls Wilder – the prairie fascinated me. Later, reading Perry Mason mysteries, it was the courtroom. When Jan Karon’s Mitford series released, I never wanted to leave town.
Behind the Lies – Free Prologue and Chapter 1
Behind the Lies Copyright Joy DeKok, 2020 Prologue All the lovey-dovey moments of move-in day faded by the next…
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Powder Puff Moments ~ Stringing Beads
Wandering in the ditch beside one of our wildflower fields, this tiny puff of seeds caught my eye and snagged…
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Transformed Garment
Instead of sitting around, I went for a walk which is excellent medicine for me. As my steps lagged from the onslaught of thoughts that felt like taunts, I asked God to show me how to deal with the almost constant invisible presence of this earthly enemy.
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