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Joyce DiPastena

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I am the author of three "sweet" medieval romances, Loyalty's Web (a 2007 Whitney Award Finalist), Illuminations of the Heart (past RWA Heart of the West Winner, and a 2009 Whitney Award Finalist), and Dangerous Favor (2012 release). I've also written a short medieval Christmas story titled "An Epiphany Gift for Robin" published in the Christmas anthology, Stolen Christmas and Other Stories of the Season, also available as a "single" on Smashwords.




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Average rating: 4.00 · 526 ratings · 193 reviews · 4 distinct works
Loyalty's Web
4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 273 ratings — published 2007 — 5 editions
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Illuminations of the Heart
3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 192 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions
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Dangerous Favor
4.39 of 5 stars 4.39 avg rating — 49 ratings — published 2012
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An Epiphany Gift for Robin
3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2011
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Loyalty's Web: Leatherwood Press edition (Romance)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:35pm
Description: New cover art for Loyalty's Web
Loyalty's Web (Romance)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:34pm
Description: This is an excerpt from my medieval novel, Loyalty's Web. Hope you enjoy it!
Loyalty's Web: Leatherwood Press edition (Romance)
1 chapters   —   updated Sep 27, 2009 11:41pm
Description: A sweet medieval romance
Loyalty's Web (Romance)
1 chapters   —   updated Aug 14, 2009 05:27pm
Description: A sweet medieval romance
Illuminations of the Heart (Romance)
1 chapters   —   updated Jun 29, 2009 05:28pm
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Joyce Joyce said: "THE book that introduced me to King Henry II of England, and I have been a devoted and loyal subject of his ever since. Any inaccuracies that exist in this book are easily addressed in W.L. Warren's "Henry II" and/or Richard Barber's "Henry Plantagen...more "
 
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“Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.”
― Doctrine Covenants 64:33

Judith Merkle Riley
“Margaret looked up at him from where she sat by the window.

"Oh, Brother Gregory, what's wrong with your hand"

"I'm just scratching it; it itches."

"Really, is it red?"

"No, it's just a bite. You gave me a flea."

"I don't have fleas, Brother Gregory," insisted Margaret.

"Everyone has fleas, Margaret. It's part of God's plan."

"I don't. I wash them off."

"Margaret, you haven't any sense at all. They just hop back. You can't wash enough to keep them off."

"I do."

"Aren't you afraid your skin will come off? It could, you know. That's much worse than fleas." Brother Gregory spoke with an air of absolute certainty.

"Everyone tells me that. It hasn't come off yet."

"Margaret, you're too hardheaded for your own good. Now take for your next sentence, 'Fleas do not wash off.'"

"Is this right?" She held up the tablet, and Brother Gregory shook his head in mock indignation.

"I despair of you, Margaret. Flea is not spelled with one e--it's spelled with two.”
Judith Merkle Riley, A Vision of Light

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“Through their kisses and caresses they experienced a joy and wonder the equal of which has never been known or heard of. But I shall be silent...; for the rarest and most delectable pleasures are those which are hinted at, but never told.”
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message 27: by Lu

Lu Ann Hi Joyce,
I checked that I placed your book up on my Facebook but all that came up is you as an author. I guess I don't know how to click on your book to advertise. Can you give me any idea what I can do to get it to appear on my facebook account?


message 26: by Melissa

Melissa Keith Hi Joyce! It's Mel. You're already my friend but thanks for accepting my friend request in GRs. I'm enjoying your word definitions in 'medieval research with Joyce'. I also enjoy your blog, newsletter, site, and the gifts you've sent me. Thank you heaps!! xo


Blessings thanks so much for accepting my friendship ^_^ an i'm sorry to ask this but do you know where I might be able to download your (books)for my ereader the formant has to be pdf or epub please help me


message 24: by Joyce

Joyce I haven't found it yet, either, but if I do, I'll share. :-)


Jeannette I can't find the setting for this one. If you do, let me know.


message 22: by Joyce

Joyce Jeannette wrote: "Well, it sounds like fun!

It is a pain that you don't get notices, so who knows when you'll see this....

Is this the book with swimming in it? lol"


No, the venison is swimming in Acelet's story, not in Dangerous Favor. I don't think anyone or anything goes swimming there, but I might be wrong. I'll have to read it again. LOL!

Yes, it's a pain not to be getting notices. I thought I signed up for alerts, but I must have done something wrong. I'll have to check my settings again.


Jeannette Well, it sounds like fun!

It is a pain that you don't get notices, so who knows when you'll see this....

Is this the book with swimming in it? lol


message 20: by Joyce

Joyce Jeannette wrote: "lol!

I read Illuminations first, then Loyalty's Web. I follow you with an alias on Facebook, so I'm sure we talked about this somewhere! (I follow your blog, too, with a different profile picture..."


Oh, heck! I never get alerts anymore when someone leaves me a comment, so I keep forgetting to check. Sorry, I really didn't mean to ignore you!

No, Dangerous Favor isn't Acelet's story. I'm still working on that one. :-) Dangerous Favor is kind of a dual romance for Etienne (Triston's brother) and Therri (Heléne's brother). They were best friends in Loyalty's Web, and still are. So it only seemed right that they should find their romances at the same time. Dangerous Favor is told in Etienne's POV, though. (And his sweetheart-to-be's, Mathilde. Assuming she eventually agrees to be his sweetheart, that is. ;-) )


Jeannette lol!

I read Illuminations first, then Loyalty's Web. I follow you with an alias on Facebook, so I'm sure we talked about this somewhere! (I follow your blog, too, with a different profile picture.) So, is Dangerous Favor "not" Acelet's story? Someone like Thiere(n)? Now I'm blanking out. Either way, I'm sure they'll love it! I can't wait to read it!


message 18: by Joyce

Joyce Jeannette wrote: "I just finished Loyalty's Web and loved it! When does the next book come out?? :)"


Whoa, didn't know I had this comment. Sorry for not answering sooner! Illuminations of the Heart is available now, and a third book, Dangerous Favor, is currently with my editor. Knocking on wood that she's going to accept it!


Jeannette I just finished Loyalty's Web and loved it! When does the next book come out?? :)


message 16: by Lisa M

Lisa M Nice profile photo! ;-)


Stephanie Skeem Hey,

Thanks for the add. It's so cool to meet other authors on here. Your books look really fun.

Steph


*yadkny* Hi Joyce,
Thanx for the friending. I look forward to chatting with you more.


message 13: by Daysha (last edited May 21, 2010 10:37am)

Daysha I did not read Just so stories. I will get it when mom takes me to the library Saturday.
thank you!


message 11: by Joyce

Joyce SpeedReader wrote: "Hey Joyce! When are you going to add your new book to GoodReads so I can add it to my To-Read list?? :) Can't wait for it!"

My pub's doing a "limited release" of the book to begin with, but I just noticed it's available for "pre-order" on DeseretBook.com, so it's getting closer. :-)



message 10: by Angela

Angela Hey Joyce! When are you going to add your new book to GoodReads so I can add it to my To-Read list?? :) Can't wait for it!


Jaimey Spectacular book, Joyce! When can we expect your next novel? LOL ;o)


Jeannie Faulkner Barber Hi Joyce and thanks for the add. I have a real good friend that lives in Salt Lake! Also, our youngest son lives in Rock Springs, WY and this past summer we flew into Salt Lake and he picked us up for a visit. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Blessings,
Jeannie


Daysha Thanks for being my friend. I will get the book and tell you how I liked it.


Nica^^ lol
yes, u're welcomee!! :)


Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads!


Bradley Hi Joyce! I hope you are having a good day! =)

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Jennifer Griffith Thanks for being my friend! I can see you've got a fabulous booklist and I can't wait to see what else there is on it that you'd recommend for me!
Jennifer


message 2: by Lee

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