It’s my pleasure to host author Joyce Shaughnessy on day 4 of her “Spotlight Author Blog Tour”, sponsored by Rave Reviews Book Club. Joyce is featuring her work of historical fiction entitled, The Healing Place. Today, Joyce shares how she gets inspired.
Where to Find Inspiration
If you are also an historical fiction author, the obvious place is the library at their reference books. The internet is where I go next. There are often great photos, and those are always helpful and inspirational. Depending on the timeline you are writing about, real people who lived through the era are great to find. In 2011, I was lucky to meet some men who lived through WWII. Sadly there aren’t as many around today. It’s wonderful to meet other people who live through the same kind of thing you’re writing about, even if you don’t write historical fiction. I try to get out more because writing can be a lonely profession. I feel lucky if I get to meet someone I’ve never met before. People are often fascinating and inspiring.
A Healing Place
Book Blurb
A Healing Place is based on the Thirties and Forties and emphasizes the
power of love, sacrifice, courage and prayer. The Millers move to Texas from
Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression. Their son-in-law,
Jed, is sent to the Philippines during WWII where he walks the Death March.
Author Bio
Joyce Shaughnessy has published five books in the last seventeen years. The
first three, A Healing Place, Blessed Are the Merciful, and The
Unsurrendered, are romantic historical fiction based upon the Dust Bowl in
the Great Depression and WWII in the Pacific. They reflect her love of history
and historical fiction. She is also a certified editor, and has edited four
anthologies and several novels. She loves editing almost as much as writing.
She has two finished manuscripts on her desk. She hasn’t found the proper
home for them yet, but will hopefully soon. She has lived with her husband in
Midland, Texas for the last twenty-six years. They share a love of reading and
own a very large collection gathered over the years.
Connect with Joyce online!
Twitter: @AuthorJoyceS
Facebook: @joyceshaughnessy1
Website: joyceshaughnessy.blogspot.com
I loved your book blurb, an important part of selling a book. I love books written about the dust bowl, especially ‘Grapes of Wrath— and the movie. So your book is calling my name. This has been a really nice tour.
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Everyone has been so supportive, That I’m amazed is ridiculous, because RRBC is all about support. Thank you all for making my blog tour a success. Thank you again, Linda!
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Thank you, Joyce, for writing such an awesome new book and generating such interest.
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The library is a great place to find inspiration! Thanks for hosting, Linda!
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Another great tour stop! Well done, Joyce. You are shining in the Spotlight!
Thanks for hosting, Linda.
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Hi, Beem. Thanks for leaving a comment.
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Hi Joyce. Hope you’re having fun on your tour.
Linda, its nice to see you and thanks for being such a supportive host.
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Nice to see you, too, Shirley. Thanks for commenting.🤗
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Hello! I think using a library in addition to the internet is the perfect combination. I did this while doing research for The Fall of Lilith. I love people almost as much as animals. 😉 It’s lovely to learn more about Joyce. Thanks for hosting, Linda! 😀 xx
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Thanks for coming by, Vashti!
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The Internet is where I do most of my research. I agree, people are fascinating and inspiring. Thanks for hosting, Linda!
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Thanks, Michelle!!!!
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I just added Healing Place on my Kindle! Enjoy your tour Joyce! Thanks for hosting Linda:)
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Thanks for stopping by, Denise!
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Yes, there’s something special about libraries!
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Thanks for visiting with Joyce today, Jan!
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I so agree, Joyce, that the library is such an awesome resource for research. The internet is great, but sometimes you find conflicting information on the internet. Hope you are loving your tour! Linda, thanks so much for hosting.
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Thank you, Linda, for participating in the blog tour! Your blog is great! Thank you, Gracie and Gwen. Thanks for trying A Healing Place, Gwen. I hope you enjoy it.
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You’re very welcome, Joyce! It was my pleasure.
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Thanks so much for hosting, Linda!!
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Congrats on your successful tour, Joyce! I think meeting people with first-hand knowledge of subjects we write about lends depth and veracity to our stories, whether historical fiction or fiction that reflects life. Thank you for posting, and thank you, Linda, for hosting.
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Thank you for stopping by, Eric.
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Congratulations Joyce. Thanks Linda for hosting. I am looking forward to reading your book.
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Good morning, Gracie😄! Thank you.
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Congratulations, Joyce. A Healing Place is proudly on my Kindle now, and I so look forward to reading it. Thank you, Linda, for this lovely post. ♥
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Thanks for stopping by, Gwen!
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