Ever since Joyce read her first book and a wonderful new world opened before her, she wanted to write. She wanted to be a part of that magic.
Many years later, Joyce still believes in love, laughter, and the magic of books. She is the author of eight historical romances and a Christmas novella, with new works in progress...
Born in Missouri, she returned home to her roots after living from Hawaii to North Carolina to California. She served in the U.S. Army with the 652nd Engineer Battalion, and was a top secret courier while stationed at Ft.
Shafter, Hawaii. After leaving the Army she exchanged her combat boots and handcuffs for flip-flops while she attended college at the University of Hawaii with course study emphasis on Journalism and Psychology. Shoes/flip-flops were required to be worn to class, but the rules didn’t say anything about wearing them in the class.
 Her admitted quirky sense of humor, love of romance and mystery lead her into interesting situations, which somehow show up in her books. While writing and researching, she has rode a Brahma bull, taken Faro lessons from a real gambler, and learned how to pick locks.
A firm believer in happily-ever-after, Joyce is married to a man who could be a hero straight out of one of her western historical romances. He even likes her quirky sense of humor and loves animals, especially her two 'girls': a cocker spaniel, and a cockapoo who looks like a miniature afghan hound. She knows, no such thing as a mini-affy. 
Joyce combines her love of people and writing by teaching writing classes, giving workshops, and has been both a national and international speaker.
She loves to travel, but hates to fly...go figure. Her books have been translated into Dutch, Chinese, and Norwegian.
A three-time Golden Heart Finalist in romantic suspense and historical categories, her awards include two Silver Certificates from Affaire de Coeur and PASIC Book of Your Heart Finalist. She is a member of RomVets (women who served in the military and now write), Romance Writers of America, Published Author Network, Published Authors Special Interest Chapter of RWA, and MORWA a Missouri chapter of RWA.
Her goal is to bring her readers a bit of love, laughter, and a little danger. |
