Awesome Author Interviews: Joanne Guidoccio’s New Release A Different Kind of Reunion

Today I’d like to welcome Joanne Guidoccio, one of my Sisterhood of Suspense sisters, and her newest release A DIFFERENT KIND OF REUNION to the blog.

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While not usually a big deal, one overlooked email would haunt teacher Gilda Greco. Had she read it, former student Sarah McHenry might still be alive.

Suspecting foul play, Constable Leo Mulligan plays on Gilda’s guilt and persuades her to participate in a séance facilitated by one of Canada’s best-known psychics. Six former students also agree to participate. At first cooperative and willing, their camaraderie is short-lived as old grudges and rivalries emerge. The séance is a bust.

Determined to solve Sarah’s murder, Gilda launches her own investigation and uncovers shocking revelations that could put several lives—including her own—in danger. Can Gilda and the psychic solve this case before the killer strikes again?

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SHARON: What a chilling premise, Joanne! What do you do when you are not writing?

JOANNE: While writing occupies the lion’s share of my time, I also enjoy reading, yoga, scrapbooking, blogging, movies, artist dates, and meeting friends for leisurely brunches and lunches.

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SHARON: I’m a huge yoga girl and a big fan of artists dates, especially if there’s food involved. 🙂 Where is your favorite place to write?

JOANNE: When I first retired, I assumed I would be writing in my den. Everything was in place: desk, new computer, book shelves crammed with novels and craft guides, and inspiring Monet prints on the wall. But after several frustrating attempts, I realized the den was too small. While the room could easily be a second bedroom, it was not spacious enough for my creativity to flourish. So, I relocated to a corner of the living/dining area of my condo. With over 900 square feet of space and easy access to my kitchen and balcony, I no longer feel constrained.

SHARON: I move all around the house and hope one day to find the perfect writing spot. Is there any particular author or book that influenced you in any way either growing up or as an adult?

JOANNE: I admire late blooming authors who have launched successful second acts. Two favorites come to mind: Maeve Binchy and Louise Penny. Their novels and writing journeys have inspired me to launch my own second act as a writer. From Maeve, I’ve learned that success is not a pie where only a select few have access to the slices. I’ve taken several pages out of Louise’s disciplined approach to structure my own writing practice.

SHARON: I adore Maeve Binchy! What other genres of novel would you love to write?

JOANNE: I have great admiration for all writers of historical fiction. I am most impressed by their ability to expertly weave fact and fiction. At some point, I would like to dabble in that genre. Perhaps, explore my own roots and write an immigration story (Italy/Canada circa 1950s).

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SHARON: I’d love a book set in that time period. Do you have any advice to give to aspiring writers?

JOANNE: Experiment until you find your own unique voice and a warm, supportive environment where your words can flow freely. Sign up for creative writing courses—online or offline—that expose you to short stories, children’s and adult writing, creative nonfiction, and poetry. And, most important of all, enjoy the journey.

SHARON: Great advice! Do you have any websites, blogs, or books about writing that you would recommend?

JOANNE: I’ve taken many online courses through RWA (Romance Writers of America), Sisters in Crime, and Ed2Go. I also enjoy reading craft books. Two recent favorites: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and Writing with Quiet Hands by Paula Munier.

SHARON: I receive Big Magic for my birthday and loved it. Is there anything special that you would like to say to your readers and fans?

JOANNE: Thanks for your encouragement and support over the past ten years. I appreciate your reviews, blog comments, likes and follows on social media, and congratulatory emails and phone calls. You have been wonderful companions on my writing journey.

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SHARON: Thanks for being here today, Joanne! And I wish you lots of success with you’re new release. And, as a bonus for my readers, here is the trailer for A DIFFERENT KIND OF REUNION!

There’s also a giveaway! Click on the Rafflecopter link below for your chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card.

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In 2008, Joanne Guidoccio took advantage of early retirement and decided to launch a second career that would tap into her creative side and utilize her well-honed organizational skills. Slowly, a writing practice emerged. Her articles and book reviews were published in newspapers, magazines, and online. When she tried her hand at fiction, she made reinvention a recurring theme in her novels and short stories. A member of Crime Writers of Canada, Sisters in Crime, and Romance Writers of America, Joanne writes cozy mysteries, paranormal romance, and inspirational literature from her home base of Guelph, Ontario.

Where to find A DIFFERENT KIND OF REUNION: Amazon (US) | Amazon (Canada) | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | iTunes | The Wild Rose Press | Kobo

Where to find Joanne Guidoccio: Website  | Twitter   | Facebook  | LinkedIn | Pinterest  | Goodreads

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Sharon Wray is a librarian who once studied dress design in the couture houses of Paris and now writes about the men in her Deadly Force romantic suspense series where ex-Green Berets and their smart, sexy heroines retell Shakespeare’s greatest love stories.

Her debut book EVERY DEEP DESIRE, a sexy, action-packed retelling of Romeo and Juliet, is about an ex-Green Beret determined to regain his honor, his freedom, and his wife.

It’s available on: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | iBooks | |

And adding it to your Goodreads TBR list is also always appreciated!