Jean C. Joachim

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I've been making up stories for as long as I can remember. When other kids wanted to be doctors, teachers or firemen, I wanted to be a writer.
As soon as I could read, I began devouring books. I'd read anything I could get my hands on, but Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" and Nancy Drew mysteries were early favorites.
In school, term papers were my favorite homework. While others bemoaned the amount of work involved, I jumped in, burying myself in research and writing the document with care.
Still fiction was my first love. After college and a degree in English, I fell into the world of advertising. After many years in corporate America, I went my own way. Working and raising two kids took all my energy and creativity. But when the younge
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Jean C. Joachim I don't writer's block. If I hit a snag where the story isn't flowing,which usually happens in the middle of the book,I go for a walk with my pug or w…moreI don't writer's block. If I hit a snag where the story isn't flowing,which usually happens in the middle of the book,I go for a walk with my pug or watch a movie or go out to lunch.Walking helps as I work out the book, plot points and character arcs. Then I come back refreshed and can usually go back to it with no problem.(less)
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Jean Dina wrote: "Hi Jean, thanks for the friend invite. I'm not a writer, just a voracious reader. :)"

Writers are looking for voracious readers like you!


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Dina Hi Jean, thanks for the friend invite. I'm not a writer, just a voracious reader. :)


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