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Agnes Sparrow is Missing

So here's the thing. Yesterday was my Pop's birthday. He's been trout fishing in heaven for six years now and I miss him terribly some days. I brought my Mother, Flossie, a copy of Agnes yesterday because, I don't know, I finally had the nerve to show it to her and I thought it would be sweet to give it to her on my Pop's b'day. My mother has been wheelchair-bound and living in a smelly nursing home for nearly nine years now. She's 86. Anyhoo, she was thrilled and proud and even shed a tear as I

Phantstic Phun at Philly

Last week I had the pleasure of attending The Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference. My first since Agnes Sparrow was published. I taught a three-day intensive clinic for Not Yet Published Novelists or as I was calling it the NYPN Blues. We had a blast. But no writer's conference would be complete unless there were a few bumps along the road. Just as I arrived at the PBU Campus I realized I left my pillow, my quilt and my toothbrush at home. That's okay. I expected PBU to supply a pi

Now I'm only surmising but I think I discovered the world...

Now I'm only surmising but I think I discovered the world's largest Honey Bunch in my Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal this morning. It's the size of a quarter!!!

Q: When is Writing Like a Kangaroo?

A: When you can't figure out what it is.

For any of you who happen to like kangaroos I deeply apologize. I am not a fan. I mean look at that thing up there. If you click it will get even bigger and scarier. This is not the Disney version of Kanga and Little Roo. It has man arms with huge biceps that make him look like he could take out Godzilla with one punch. His head is shaped more like a horse but with a dog nose. Huge eyes with lashes many women would kill to have. And those are definitely

When is Writing Like a Kangaroo

For any of you who happen to like kangaroos I deeply apologize. I am not a fan. I mean look at that thing up there. This is not the Disney version of Kanga and Little Roo. It has man arms with huge biceps that make him look like he could take out Godzilla with one punch. His head is shaped more like a horse but with a dog nose. Huge eyes with lashes many women would kill to have. And those are definitely donkey ears, and it hops like a giant rabbit, but only on its hind legs. Face it, the kanga

Is it Agnes? You Decide

Welcome to JOYCE TO THE WORLD where I bring you guests from all over the countryside with something interesting, quirky, or even amazing to talk about. Today's episode is no exception. It's not just another fish story!

Miracles happen, we all know that. But what really is a miracle? Some people say everyday the sun comes up is a miracle, others say every new baby is a miracle, um I don't know. To me these are things that happen all the time, it's science, or nature or because it's how God plann

Another great review!

THE PRAYERS OF AGNES SPARROW
By Joyce Magnin
ISBN 978-1-4267-0164-1
Abingdon Press
Reviewer Cynthia Hickey

Griselda Sparrow has taken care of her sister Agnes for as long as she can remember. She's used to the line of people seeking prayers from Agnes and she's used to the stares her sister receives. Because of the miracles happening due to the prayers of Agnes, the town's people want to erect a sign that welcomes visitors to their town. Then, the unthinkable happens and the town's inhabitants are

Tooting my Own Horn

The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow officially, wonderfully, most excellently releases tomorrow! Gee I hope she doesn't crush the shelves. Anyhoo, I am about as tickled as I can be that this is actually happening. I have been fantasizing for a week now (okay years) about walking into a bookstore and seeing my book on the shelves or perhaps on the front tables. Um, check out Barnes and Noble and see what I mean.

My path to publishing has been an interesting one full of the ups and downs and twists and t

Learning to Think Like a Writer

One of the greatest compliments any writer can get is to know that somehow, somewhere her writing has touched the heart and soul and mind of someone, somewhere. And to my impassioned delight I have had just that experience. The other day I received an email that not only brightened my day but made me sit up, and say, "people are reading my blog!" Yikes. Well, with the author's permission I am posting this email in its entirety. And if you are feeling a little tearful and touched that's okay. Go

Meet Author Judy Christie!

Welcome to Joyce to the World where every so often on an extremely irregular basis Joyce brings you interviews with some literary rising stars and maybe a few stars that are already shining brightly in the literary skies. To begin this season Joyce to the World has traveled to Louisiana to visit with first time fiction author Judy Christie to spend a few minutes with us. Judy is the author of Gone to Green published by Abingdon Press Fiction.

Welcome Judy!

Judy Christie is the author of "Gone To G