Jolene Stockman





Alanna ...
756 books | 345 friends

Mary
586 books | 976 friends

Lisa Sa...
479 books | 715 friends

Daisy C...
680 books | 878 friends

Kara
3,181 books | 704 friends

Lea (YA...
1,974 books | 1,440 friends

Vanessa...
15 books | 636 friends

ABookVa...
1,290 books | 977 friends

More friends…

Jolene is following 5 people

Jolene Stockman

Goodreads author profile


url

born
New Zealand
gender
female

website

twitter username

genre

member since
August 2011


About this author

I'm a writer of books, an eater of wedges, and a lover of exclamation marks.

My YA non fiction, Total Blueprint for World Domination shows you how to design your dream world and make it happen!

My YA fiction, The Jelly Bean Crisis follows a high-achieving teen who goes against expectations to find a dream of her own.

I live in New Zealand and love gravy, fizzy drinks and shiny things. My reviews will focus on what I love. Because every book has it’s own special something, right? (We'll see!)

You can find me at www.jolenestockman.com



NY NY to NP NZ :)

1. I’m a fainter. The first time was hearing the crucifixion story at age five, the most recent? At a friend's sonogram.



2. I've never broken a bone.

3. I’ve never been drunk.

4. I was signed by a New York literary agent – and she found my book in the slush pile. #itcanhappen :)

5. I completed my degree extramurally.


6. I spent a year as a video shop clerk with a six-a-day movie h... read more »
0 comments
Twitter_icon  • 
Published on May 15, 2013 01:26 • 1 view
Average rating: 4.27 · 113 ratings · 72 reviews · 2 distinct works · Similar authors
The Jelly Bean Crisis
4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
Total Blueprint for World D...
4.54 of 5 stars 4.54 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

Upcoming Events

No scheduled events. Add an event.

Jolene's Recent Updates

Jolene Stockman is now friends with Stephen C.
Nophoto-u-50x66
Jolene Stockman is currently reading:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Jolene Stockman is currently reading:
Ethereal by Addison Moore
Ethereal (Celestra, #1)
by Addison Moore (Goodreads Author)
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
The Lacuna
by Barbara Kingsolver
read in April, 2013
Exiled by RaShelle Workman
Exiled (Immortal Essence, #1)
by RaShelle Workman (Goodreads Author)
read in April, 2013
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
643126
“They didn't recognize me," I repeat.
He stops in turn, my hand still on his arm.
"It is because they have never seen you," he says. "I would recognize you anywhere.”
Muriel Barbery
like
The Jelly Bean Crisis by Jolene Stockman
" I loved loved loved The Jelly Bean Crisis! This was such a wonderful read. I wish I could have had a "gap" month when I was in high school, in fact I wish I could have one now! This was a delightful coming of age book and I wish I had big ol' bag... "
Read more of this review »
The Deepest Cut by J.A. Templeton
More of Jolene's books…
“I wish I could take it all back, but I can’t. And I definitely can’t un-feel a feeling.”
Jolene Stockman, The Jelly Bean Crisis

“You’ve got one life, one shot, and all the power to make it happen. Get ready to dream big and live big. It’s all up to you. And it starts now.”
Jolene Stockman, Total Blueprint for World Domination

“There is no real world, just the one you create.”
Jolene Stockman, Total Blueprint for World Domination

Topics Mentioning This Author

“You’ve got one life, one shot, and all the power to make it happen. Get ready to dream big and live big. It’s all up to you. And it starts now.”
Jolene Stockman, Total Blueprint for World Domination

“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!”
Audrey Hepburn

“There is no real world, just the one you create.”
Jolene Stockman, Total Blueprint for World Domination

“Shrug off the no’s – they are temporary. This is your world. In your world there is only yes.”
Jolene Stockman, Total Blueprint for World Domination




Comments (showing 1-8)    post a comment »
dateUp_arrow    newest »

Jolene Stockman Hi Lucinda, you are so sweet! Thank you for your friendship :) I love seeing what other people think of books, especially when I've just finished reading them! World-wide friendships - woohoo :)


Lucinda Dear Jolene,
I would like to thank you so much for being my friend on Goodreads! I love nothing better than to be reading or with a pen and paper in hand and it has been so nice on this site to be able to converse with likeminded readers and authors.
Lucinda xx
P.S- I am loving your photographs (above)! x


Jolene Stockman Hi Kirsty, I'm great! It's such an exciting time to be a writer (and a reader!) There are so many awesome people and opportunities :) Have a happy weekend!


Kirsty Hi Jolene, thanks for the add! How are you?


Rogier Hi Jolene and thanks for your friendship~! =D


Jolene Stockman Yay! I love this community :) Everyone is so sweet! Thank you so much :):):)


Tamara Rose Blodgett Hi Jolene and thanks for your friendship~! =D


Trisha Hi - thanks for being my GoodReads fwend. hehe


back to top