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Romance, Mystery & Thrillers

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Joan Nelson, author of Final Exit: A Suspenseful Tale of Passions Unleashed, is an award-winning artist who began her career as a fashion designer and went on to become a successful interior designer in New Jersey. A long time lover of fiction, she drew upon her creative talent to craft a novel with the same flair and passion she uses when designing a dramatic interior or compelling sculpture—with heart, art and inspiration.

During the years she stayed at home while her children were young, Joan developed her talent as a sculptor in stone, wood and metal. Her sculptures have won numerous awards and were highly praised in national and international competitions. She also draws and paints. The following is a portion of a review of her sculptur...more Joan Nelson, author of Final Exit: A Suspenseful Tale of Passions Unleashed, is an award-winning artist who began her career as a fashion designer and went on to become a successful interior designer in New Jersey. A long time lover of fiction, she drew upon her creative talent to craft a novel with the same flair and passion she uses when designing a dramatic interior or compelling sculpture—with heart, art and inspiration.

During the years she stayed at home while her children were young, Joan developed her talent as a sculptor in stone, wood and metal. Her sculptures have won numerous awards and were highly praised in national and international competitions. She also draws and paints. The following is a portion of a review of her sculpture from a Paris art journal, a commentary that Joan treasures because she feels the critique captures her sensibility and soul:

“It is a work both lyric and narrative at the same time, evoking gentleness and serenity. Her style translates well the goal of this artist, who looks to express the beauty existing in all natural forms; and that expression being created through the skillful use of wood and stone.”

When her two sons were in junior high school, Joan enrolled in The New York School of Design to study interior design. She is now the owner of Joan Eisen Interiors in Morristown, New Jersey, a member of ASID, NCIDQ qualified, and a Certified Interior Designer.

Joan’s design skills and creativity were on display in the 2010 Mansion in May Showhouse, a fundraiser for the Morristown Memorial Hospital. Her interiors have also been featured in Elegance by Design, Savvy Living, NJ Country Roads, Design NJ and the Record Homescape Section. See samples of Joan’s interior designs here.

In October, 2000, the New Jersey Star Ledger wrote an article about Joan and the home she designed for empty nester living. She was one of the first local designers to decry the excessive size and vulgarity of McMansion-style conspicuous consumption and urge homeowners to think in terms of smaller, more ecologically-friendly and beautifully detailed spaces.

Joan is a Jersey girl and has lived in the state all her life, with the last 25 years in the Morris and Essex county area. She is an accomplished gardener and her skills include creating curb appeal for residences and apartment buildings, a service she terms Property Enhancement. She is also an avid animal lover and a supporter of St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter. Joan is extremely proud of her two sons, Steven and Brian, and is a breast cancer survivor since 1995.(less)

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Appearance in Florham Park, NJ on April 11th

In celebration of National Library Week, I will be speaking along with a few other authors at theFlorham Park Library in Florham Park, NJ on Wednesday April 11th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. If you live in the area, I hope you can join me for this local author book signing event.

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Books by Joan Nelson

Average rating: 3.50 · 6 ratings · 6 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Final Exit: A Suspenseful Tale of Passions Unleashed 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2010	My rating:
	Sex Education Beyond the Fig Leaves 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	My rating:
	Final Exit: A Suspenseful Tale of Passions Unleashed 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	Fragments of imaginary landscapes 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1994	My rating:

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Joan Nelson gave to: Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) read in April, 2012	My rating:
A sadomasochistic relationship hyped as Mommy porn? I have to wonder what does Gloria Steinem, who went to the barricades for female empowerment and equality, thinks about Fifty Shades of Grey, a novel hyped as mommy porn. The sadomasochistic relation...more
Apr 17, 2012 02:21pm · see review
Joan Nelson said "yes" to attending the event: "Aucourant La'mour" (VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY) date: January 04, 2012 01:00AM location: Great Minds Think Aloud Literary Community, The United States description: [image] Another giveaway?? So soon?? Why yes of course! This time we are calling all romance authors to donate a book of their choice for a Valentine's Day giveaway hosted by Great Minds Think Aloud Literary Community. There will also be a chance for author spotlights that will revolve around a very interesting question that I'm sure our readers will truly enjoy! If you want to get involved feel free to email me: greatmindsthinkaloud@gmail.com I'm looking forward to having a great time with this...more
Jan 03, 2012 06:00pm
Joan Nelson gave to: The Next Decade: What the World Will Look Like by George Friedman read in September, 2011	My rating:
Dry, academic, tedious read.
Sep 13, 2011 04:26pm · see review
Joan Nelson gave to: Loving Frank by Nancy Horan read in September, 2011	My rating:
Sep 13, 2011 04:21pm
Joan Nelson made a comment on Everett Peacock's profile "Hi Everetts, Thanks for the recommendation. Your photos are outstanding. Warm wishes, Joan "
Aug 11, 2011 05:22am
Joan Nelson made a comment on her review of Loving Frank "I found the epic proportions of this fascinating love story to be brimming with life and vitality and incredible attention to period detail. In additi...more "
Jun 29, 2011 08:19am · see review
Joan Nelson liked Wanda's review of Final Exit: " Dr. Robert Geller is in a loveless marriage to his wife Helen. He finds the excitement he is missing in casual affairs with passing aquaintences. It's a semi-satifying way of life until he meets Jennifer Allen. Robert is her husband's heart doctor... " Read more of this review »
Jun 29, 2011 07:09am · see review
Joan Nelson made a comment on Wanda's review of Final Exit: A Suspenseful Tale of Passions Unleashed "Hi Wanda, Thank you for your outstanding review of my novel, Final Exit...A Suspenseful Tale of Passions Unleashed. Best regards, Joan Nelson "
Jun 29, 2011 07:07am · see review
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