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Box(es) of Keepsakes
I have boxes of keepsakes and in these boxes are talismans evoking the memories and stories related to a particular place and time.

Joie Lesin
Feb 28, 20242 min read


The Story of How I Met Paolo
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game... This is the day I met Paolo.

Joie Lesin
Jan 12, 20243 min read


Breaking News! The Passenger's New Cover
Breaking News! The Passenger's new cover has arrived.

Joie Lesin
Dec 5, 20231 min read


The Nature of Doors
The Nature of Doors. Perhaps some doors never fully close even when new ones open.

Joie Lesin
Oct 8, 20232 min read


The Demands of the Character
The characters I least expect to hear, sometimes talk the loudest and demand their stories be told.

Joie Lesin
Jul 14, 20231 min read


Resilience and Love in a Time of War
Interview with C.J. McGroarty, author of CLARA IN A TIME OF WAR.

Joie Lesin
May 26, 20234 min read


Every Story Has a Soundtrack
When I'm writing, music sets the stage and shows me history in a very active way. With it, I travel through time, and I’m immersed.

Joie Lesin
Apr 28, 20233 min read


The Flower Girl
Music and books go together like two sides of the same coin. I could not have one without the other. Each book I write has a soundtrack.

Joie Lesin
Apr 14, 20232 min read


(This is Not) a Book Review
This is the story of how my sister handed me a book and I fell in love with a whole genre.

Joie Lesin
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Catch-Latch, Books and Magic
I've discovered so much in the world of books and stories. There are those that I’ve wished I hadn’t read so I could experience them again.

Joie Lesin
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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