I received an insightful and thought provoking review of A Different Kind of Reunion on the Escape with Dollycas Into a Good Book blog.
Molte grazie, Lori!
Category Archives: Joanne Guidoccio
Visiting the MJB Reviewers Blog
Today, I’m chatting on the MJB Reviewers blog about my writing process and latest release, A Different Kind of Reunion.
Drop by the blog. Remember to scroll down and enter the Rafflecopter giveaway. You could win a $10 Amazon gift card.
Inspiration from Matt Cutts
On Wednesdays, I share posts, fables, songs, poems, quotations, TEDx Talks, cartoons, and books that have inspired and motivated me on my writing journey. I hope these posts will give writers, artists, and other creatives a mid-week boost.
At the beginning of each NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) project, I listen to this short Ted Talk from Matt Cutts. Afterward, I feel reassured by Matt’s practical, easy-to-implement advice.
At the Two of a Kind Craft Vendor Show
For the second year in row, the Multiple Sclerosis Society has held five different craft vendor shows throughout communities in Ontario. I was happy to discover that the Belgian Nursery in Breslau, a short twenty-minute drive west of Guelph, was hosting one of these shows today.
When I visited in early afternoon, I struggled to find a parking spot in the overcrowded lot. One of the artisans informed me that the opening crowd at 10:00 a.m. had been simply overwhelming.
Once inside the large meeting room, I was impressed by the quality and diversity of the products featured by over eighty vendors. In addition to the “usual” holiday fare—tree decorations, knitted and crocheted items, bath products, jewelry, cards, paintings—several unique items caught my attention. I was intrigued by the beaded flatware, wine purses, and ornamental rock wildlife.
Anyone living near London, Ontario, can visit the final craft vendor show on Saturday, November 17. Find out more here.
Visiting the Readeropolis Blog
Today, I’m chatting on the Readeropolis blog about my writing process and latest release, A Different Kind of Reunion.
Drop by the blog. Remember to scroll down and enter the Rafflecopter giveaway. You could win a $10 Amazon gift card.
On Winning a Lottery
We don’t hear too many happily-ever-after stories about lottery winners. Often, they are portrayed as impulsive people who manage to squander all their money within years (sometimes months) of winning the jackpot.
And then there are the horror stories about long-lost friends and relatives who appear out of nowhere, asking for handouts. It is not too surprising when lottery winners decide to take physical and emotional distance from their previous lives.
Gilda Greco, the protagonist of A Season for Killing Blondes, Too Many Women in the Room, and A Different Kind of Reunion, took a more measured approach after winning $19 million in Lotto 649.
Continue reading on Mallory Heart’s Cozies blog.
A Love Affair with Yoga
A yoga enthusiast, protagonist Gilda Greco loves to share her experiences and extol the many benefits of the practice.
Here’s her story:
During the first forty-nine years of my life, I was content to be the non-athlete in my circle. Well, one of the non-athletes. Several ladies did play golf and one adventurous soul went white water rafting for a week each summer. For the most part, we were content to participate in book clubs, see movies and theater, and attend gallery openings and other cultural events.
All that changed after I won $19 million in Lotto 649 and embarked on a series of travel adventures.
Continue reading on A Holland Reads blog.
Interview with Shannon Muir
I’m chatting with Shannon Muir about my writing process and latest release, A Different Kind of Reunion.
Drop by The Pulp and Mystery Shelf blog.
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Touring with Great Escapes
I’m so excited about my tour with Great Escapes. Starting tomorrow and continuing for two weeks, I’ll share posts, spotlights, and interviews at selected blogs. When you visit, remember to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway – you could win a $10 Amazon gift card.
Check daily for link updates.
October 29 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf
October 29 – Babs Book Bistro
October 30 – 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too!
October 31 – A Holland Reads
November 1 – Mallory Heart’s Cozies
November 1 – My Reading Journeys
November 2 – Readeropolis
November 2 – Moonlight Rendezvous
November 2 – Rosepoint Publishing
November 3 – Brooke Blogs
November 3 – Varietats
November 4 – StoreyBook Reviews
November 5 – Island Confidential
November 5 – A Chick Who Reads
November 6 – Jane Reads
November 7 – MJB Reviewers
November 8 – Laura’s Interests
November 8 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book
November 9 – A Blue Million Books
November 10 – Celticlady’s Reviews
November 11 – Cozy Up With Kathy
November 11 – Christa Reads and Writes
Kick-Off Party for Guelph #NaNoWriMo
Yesterday evening, I joined a lively group of Guelph, Kitchener, Milton, and Fergus WriMos for the Kick-Off Party at Fionn MacCool’s, an Irish pub at the south end of the city. We chatted about our book descriptions and previous NaNoWriMo journeys.
We write in several genres, among them mystery, thriller, fantasy, science fiction, horror, romance, women’s fiction, Young Adult, and memoir. Special thanks to Cindy Carroll, our M.L. (Municipal Liaison) for the Guelph/Wellington region. You can find out more about Guelph NaNoWriMo here.
ONWARD ♦ AVANTI ♦ EN AVANT ♦ WEITER ♦ ADELANTE
Joanne Guidoccio 