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Originally from Clarksburg, West Virginia, Joyce resides in Stuart, Florida with her husband Jeff. She is a full-time freelance writer of fiction and nonfiction. As a character-driven writer, her philosophy is: create the characters and they will tell their story.

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Joyce is the author of four novels: Ashes of Yesterday, The Last Swallow, Belinda Bowdine, PI, The Adventures of Irene Sumner. She is also a contributing author to: The Rocking Chair Reader, Memories from the Attic.  Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul, Daily Inspirations.  Classic Christmas, True Stories of Holiday Cheer and Goodwill.  A Florida Christmas.



Birth Place: Clarksburg, WV Harrison
     



Books

The Adventures of Irene Sumner by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Irene Sumner lives in a small town on the Treasure Coast of Florida. After years of teaching school she takes an early retirement, sells her house and moves into a retirement community. Her plans include traveling, spending time with her boyfriend, and enjoying the quiet life in her apartment at Peaceful Lakes, until an overheard conversation inadvertently involves her in a complicate...
  

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The Last Swallow by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
When Jacob Morrison North, well-known creator of the Dr. Norris Gray mystery series, wakes up in a motel room after an apparent blackout, he calls his ex-psychiatrist to help him sort out what is going on. Dr. Miles Whyte has not heard from Jacob for ten years, but he is aware of his success as an author. As Miles and Jacob are working together attempting to find out wh...
  

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Ashes of Yesterday by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Sam, a successful young research scientist, is troubled by recurring dreams, repressed memories, and panic attacks. He seeks help from psychiatrist, Dr. Miles Whyte. Together they explore his early childhood and seek to uncover the mystery of the disappearance and possible death of his younger sister. It was assumed that his sister drowned with their parents, when their car pl...
  

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Belinda Bowdine, PI by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Endowed with an abundance of Southern charm and imagination, Belinda Bowdine escapes reality by creating and alter ego who becomes the protagonist for her successful mystery series. When Belinda's daughter is kidnapped and local police fail to find her, she pursues the case with the help of a famed psychiatrist, an undercover mercenary, and a new flame....
  

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Short Stories

Easter 1953
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Four siblings try to catch the Easter bunny....


The Diary of a Yuppy Princess
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Office gossip takes a humorous turn....


Ronnella, The Novice Witch
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Try as she may, Ronnella cannot graduate from witches school. ...


The Kiss
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
The Kiss is one of my favorite stories about my favorite characters. ...


Fried Bread for Lunch
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Memories of a simpler time, when kids came home for lunch....


The Table Traveled Home
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
A story about a table my dad built when he was in high school, and how I got it back. Of everything I've ever written, this is my favorite....


Vegas, The King of Cats
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
How the Maine Coon cat I didn't want charmed his way into my heart. ...


Changes
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
An old fashioned story about a small town girl who makes it big in country music. ...


The Blizzard
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Stuck in a blizzard while his wife is in the hospital is lonely and boring until an unexpected visitor arrives....


The Blind Date
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
A surprise ending to a blind date. ...


Chirpy
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Hanging on to past loves keeps a young dating couple from moving into a relationship. Resolution must take place, before they can love again. Join Chirpy and Eli as they try to find their ways fro...


Lingering Shadows
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
A young working worman must deal with the memories of her past before she can enjoy her success. ...



Poetry

My Heart
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
The dim small corners of my heart . . ....


Spring in the Sub-Tropics
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
The great outdoors......


Time Stood Still
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
A day at the beach becomes a trip through time. ...


A city of Refuge
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Do you have a special, safe place?...


God's High Water Marks
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Encouraging words of faith....


Sunshine after a Storm
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
The storms of life are followed by sunshine. ...


The Wooing
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
All about? Love? Passion? Desire...



Articles

Working Hands
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Thanks Dad. ...


Stress
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Coping with the stress of modern living....


Joy Trumps Grief
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
The faithful dog that had sensed my needs could not be replaced, until......


Therapy Poodle
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Maggie: pet, therapy poodle, companion, counselor, muse....


Writing and Weight
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Writing and keeping your weight under control can be challenging ...


The Green Bag and I
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Taking care of our world. ...


Just like Mom
 by Joyce McDonald Hoskins
Childhood memeories of baking with Mom....

 
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