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Joyce E.S. Pyka

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Historical Fiction, Mystery

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June 2010


Like period stories like Murdoch's Mysteries or Miss Scarlet and the Duke? Travel back in time to early 1900s America and learn a bit of history while solving a mystery with the Willow Woods series. Think Sherlock Holmes in skirts - with the sass of Phryne Fisher!

Also available, The Other Side of the World, a young adult/middle grade/family-fun read based in Chicago in 1960. There are (5) FREE prequels to this book on the blog, "Growing Up Chicago Style" at https://storiesbypyka.blogspot.com. Enjoy!

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Historical, Fresh Ink Group
Historical/Juvenile, Writers Digest humorous fiction.
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Joyce E.S. Pyka I get up and leave my computer, and distract myself with something physical or another one of my muses. Though this doesn't happen often for me, I fin…moreI get up and leave my computer, and distract myself with something physical or another one of my muses. Though this doesn't happen often for me, I find the more I fight a block, the more it jams my creativity.(less)
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Joyce E.S. Pyka On a good day there is a creative euphoric high (usually called flow) and it's magic. When you enjoy the pleasure of reading you are learning to be a …moreOn a good day there is a creative euphoric high (usually called flow) and it's magic. When you enjoy the pleasure of reading you are learning to be a good writer at the same time. Writing will often take you in unexpected directions, so there's the joy of discovery. It keeps your mind sharp, besides being therapeutic. Did I list enough "bests"? - there are more you know...(less)
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GREAT NEWS! Both my books have made it through the Downers Grove Library review. Once cataloged, they'll be on the shelves!

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD (young adult/middle grade, humorous historical fiction)

FALLEN ANGEL (historical/1900 cozy murder mystery)

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