The Website of JOAN REEVES

It's never too late to live happily ever after!
Website updated August 1, 2010.
Next update September 1, 2010.

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Hello! I'm Joan Reeves.

It may sound corny, but I find joy in the written word - reading and writing them. Sharing the stories that spin around inside my head is my ultimate triumph.

I've had seven wonderful romance novels and one novella published in various editions: mass market paperback, hardcover, and large print. Two other novels have been Internet published on www.Romantic4ever.com.

In the nonfiction area, I co-authored and edited my mother's memoir Memory Lane: My Sentimental Journey. I've also written thousands of articles that have been published on the Internet and in print.

I love writing romance because the world needs more stories about the power of love and commitment. My romance novels are laced with comedy because the world can be grim, and laughter helps us get through the hard times.

I was and am a freelance writer for regional and national periodicals and all over the Web. I've sold just about every written form under my own name, pseudonyms, and as a ghost writer.

In the third grade, my teacher wrote in the comment section of my report card: "Joan talks too much in school." That's my way of telling you I really enjoy talking to writers and readers.

When time permits, I teach writing in continuing education classes and mentor aspiring writers.

On the personal side, I have the most wonderful husband in the whole wide world. He thinks I'm beautiful, brilliant, and wonderful. (What a discerning man!)

I was blessed with a brave dad who fought on D-Day and a beautiful mother who loved history and books.

With four children who think they are adults and a ghost dog, I have all the ingredients for a life filled with love and warmed by laughter.

Don't forget the articles in The Archives for more good reading.

The Writing Biz Meets Pop Culture

This Writing Life

TheCelebrityCafe  Interviews, Movie, CD, Book Reviews, Travel, Features, Contests, Games

For Gifts and Promotion products designed by a writer for writers, shop at Joan's Cafe Press shop The WRITE Way

WELCOME! Like we say in Texas: "Y'all come on in."

It's never too late to live happily ever after!
August 2010

I have a Maxine clock that shows the crochety old lady saying: "Where has the time gone? Go find it!"

That's kind of how I feel. Since the last update, despite my best intentions, I simply haven't had the time to do monthly updates.

As I told you in March, my beloved mother passed in January. Taking care of her business and financial matters has taken more time than I figured.

With the deadline of my daughter's second orthopedic surgery looming in early June, I finished the estate work just days before surgery.

Even though I had already streamlined the website, eliminating some of the web pages and simplifying others, to make it easier to update, I just can't do anything about creating more time.

Now, my daughter is post-surgery and recuperating with plans to start back teaching in the fall. We're praying all goes well this time.

So, I'm staying busy and trying not to think too much about complications like she had last time. Prayers for healing on her behalf are gratefully appreciated.

Now, here's the August Update.

The Written Wisdom theme for August is Perseverance

As usual, Welcome opens the website with this Note from Joan to tell you what's going on in my writing life and a bit about my personal one since each impacts the other.

Running With Words, akin to running with scissors, has an interview with newly-minted author Cindy Wicklund. This page offers articles about the Joy of Writing and the Pleasure of Reading.

Wordplay, my website subscription newsletter is sent out on the first of the month to subscribers. As always it will contain details of the monthly website update along with articles published only in the newsletter. This month there are 2 entertainment pieces.

The Archives contain all previously published articles on the website. In the past, I've deleted articles after 2 years, but I'll now retain them in this section.

I've changed the way the articles there are organized and have tried to group them in categories that make sense. Some may appear in more than one category since something for Promotion may also qualify as Business of Writing.

Joan's Books in the right sidebar of each page gives a complete listing of all my print published and Internet published books.

Coming Attractions, also in the right sidebar, lists new writing projects that will be available as well as articles on how you can replicate what I do if you find it appealing, for instance, publishing for eReader devices.

Mission Statement

As always, my goal remains the same: to provide you with quality writing whether it's this website and the subscription newsletter or my blogs; to educate in an entertaining way; and to inspire you to achieve your dreams.

Like we say in the South, y'all come back real soon! Until next month, if you want more "Joan," be sure and read my blogs Sling Words, This Writing Life, and Joan Slings Words, Where the Writing Biz Meets Pop Culture.

See you in September. I hope.

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GIFTS & PROMOTIONS FOR WRITERS

For Gifts and Promotion products designed by a writer for writers, shop at Joan's Cafe Press shop The WRITE Way. These unique designs can be found on tee shirts, tote bags, mugs, journals, and more, and they're not available elsewhere.

Everything is priced low for writers' budgets to make it easy for you to invest in your career. Value-priced bulk orders are available too.

High quality? Yes! Unique designs? Yes! Low cost? Yes! Joan will even work with you to personalize any of the products. Just contact her by email after you've looked at the items in the shop if you don't find what you want.

There's something for every writer at The WRITE Way.

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Thomas Edison
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

Copyright 2002-2010 by Joan Reeves. All rights reserved. For permission to reproduce anything on this web site, please contact: Joan Reeves, P. O. Box 1045, Richmond TX 77406-1045 or email: joan at joanreeves dot com.

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