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Joanne has been writing for as long as she can remember. She has taken several courses on creative writing and is preparing to fulfill her dream of completing a novel. Her hobbies besides writing and reading are photography, biking, travel, and collecting/selling antiques.
Joanne’s essay “All Aboard!” was chosen for a segment on National Public Radio’s “This I believe” series. She read the essay, which is about her love of trains and train travel, on NPR.
Joanne spent most of her career working for the Social Security Administration as a claims representative, but she has also worked as a court reporter and a real estate agent. In her spare time, she volunteers for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
You can leave a comment on each day’s blog post during November, for up to 30 chances to win. Daily giveaways by authors will be drawn one week after publication. The author will contact the winner to coordinate delivery. Grand Prize and Bonus Prize will be drawn and announced December 8.
We love trains, too. Our grandson is a big fan of them and pretty much draws trains during free drawing time at school. I used to work in a library and have come across some good anthologies. It’s nice meeting you.
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Congratulations on writing your first novel
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A first novel is a big life event.
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Good luck on writing your first novel. You can do it!
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Hope you will soon reach your dream of writing a novel. Good luck!
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Thank you so very much for introducing us to Joanne Perella, her stories sound like very goo reads! Congratulations on all your endeavors. Have a Great weekend and stay safe.
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It sounds as though you definitely have what it takes to write a winning novel! Congratulations on your writing achievements!
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Best wishes!
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Good luck to you. Finishing a book is one of life’s greatest joys. Many more in your future!
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I enjoyed reading the post. Good luck with your first novel.
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Joanne, good luck with the novel! Congrats on your items already published. How exciting.
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This is a great blog for introducing me to wonderful new books. I hope to read this one.
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Congratulations on placing stories in three ARIA anthologies and best wishes as you complete and publish your first novel!
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Best wishes on your new novel.
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Best wishes on your new novel.
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I like the cover
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Always inspired by people who follow their true passion, especially as a third or fourth career. Bravo Joanne and of course you too Martha!
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Wow! Congratulations on books and award. Love meeting authors and discovering new books to add to my TBR!
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It is very nice to meet you Joanne Perella. Interesting going from working for Social Security to writing but one must definitely follow one’s passion in life. Congratulations.
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