Joy,
why do you write? My fascination with
words started when I was four and taught myself to read and write. I love words
and they are part of who I am. Putting them on pages is almost as important as
breathing. Wow! I’m trying to imagine you writing at four years old when
many that age don’t know their alphabet!
Joy,
how did God direct you? After coming to
faith in Jesus, my first response was to write about it. I've been doing that
ever since. First in letters and poetry. Then in stories. So many authors,
myself included, began by writing poetry.
Joy,
please share your publishing experience. I
was traditionally published first. It was okay. Then I discovered
self-publishing and love it. It's hard work either way, and I'm not declaring
one way better for everyone. But self-publishing works better for me.
Joy,
where do you write? Wherever I am. I have
an office in our home, I work for my husband part-time in his insurance office
and in the quiet times I also write there. I love the seclusion of my personal
life, but now and then need the energy I find in a coffee shop. Or on a writing
retreat with friends. I relate needing a quiet place to write. Also, I think each of us would love to have a breakaway with
friends!
Joy,
do you have any words of wisdom to pass along? Trust God. Write from your heart. Be brave. Writing true. A great
insight, which I believe applies to anything we peruse!
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Between the Lies (The
Northern Lights Series Book 1)
Olivia
Morgan was fine. Until the dead guy in the elevator, her married lover's
disdain, the loss of her dream job, and an FBI agent who is looking into the
past she's worked so hard to hide. All she wanted was the perfect life; the
love of a wealthy man, a beautiful place to live, and to be an art teacher. She
didn't mind doing what it took to get those things, and for ten years, she had
it all - almost.
Plus,
someone is watching her - someone who knows things and how to get to her
without being seen.
To
prove she's innocent of at least one of the murders she may have committed,
Olivia uses her ability to notice what others often miss, and her art to
remember and reveal what she knows.
Will
her sketches save or convict her?
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What Readers Are
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“DeKok
slowly peels away layers of pain, heartache, and deception to reveal the true
heartbeats of her characters, making Between the Lies nail-biting suspense with
heart and soul.” — Author of the
bestselling Fredrickson Winery Novels, Barbara Ellen Brink
“DeKok's
new mystery is one of those books that haunted me from page one. Meaning, when
I wasn't reading, the story kept drawing me back, making me wish I could set
everything else aside and just finish it! I loved that Olivia wasn't the usual
stereotypical heroine. In fact, most of us would be appalled at her secret
life. Yet, as the story unfolds and her life begins to unravel and secrets come
out of the closet (literally), you can't help but wish for her to find her way.
The twist and turns of the intricate plot line made for a fascinating story.
I'm so thrilled this is book one of a series and look forward to reading more
about these colorful characters. I'd rate Between the Lies right up there with
titles by two of my favorite authors, Chris Fabry and Creston Mapes. Well done,
Joy DeKok!” — Bestselling author, Diane
Moody
“Between
the Lies is rich on multiple levels: the intricate plot has enough twists and
sudden reveals to please the most demanding mystery fan, the settings ring
true, and the characters are lined with a fine and discerning eye. Olivia
Morgan is a crackerjack heroine, cursed with a nightmare childhood but charged
with a determined grit that will see her through this.” — Author, John Robinson
About Author, Joy DeKok
Joy
started writing as a child – she loved following along with the words when her
mom read to her. When she married Jon, he encouraged her to follow her dream,
then made a way for her to do that. She’ll always be grateful he believed in
her talent even when she wasn’t so sure. They now live on thirty-five acres of
woods and fields of wildflowers with their dogs, Sophie and Tucker. Joy enjoys
long walks or rides in their John Deere Gator with her camera, journal, and
dogs. She likes her coffee strong, black, and hot.
Find Joy
online at:
Webpage: www.joydekok.com
Email: joydekok57@gmail.com
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Thank for sharing me and my story today! I'm grateful for your generous heart, Paula!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Joy. The tweet, I tweeted and posted in our chat and the blog post I left on your Facebook page can be used 4ver because the url link is for your article on my blog. I hope your numbers go up on Twitter & sales increase on Amazon.
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