#AmWriting Getting back into the routine of writing has been hard recently. (see the link to my latest blog post…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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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Amy & Me – Beyond the Lies
It was the summer of 1987. I was introduced to Amelia Bedelia books, The Mississippi Squirrel Revival (on a cassette, sung by Ray Stevens, and played by Amy’s husband Steve), Michigan blueberries (the best!), and shopping in copper country.
I Should Be Writing – A Writing Life Essay
I Should Be Writing – A Writing Life Essay – by Joy DeKok Sometimes, when I’m out having fun with…
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Sidewalk Sweepers – An Essay
Some lessons are worth the wait.
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