Joy Ross Davis

#Angelwriter

COUNTENANCE — Available Now!

By 1 Comment

COUNTENANCE is back! Available as of October 22, 2018; bringing more story to readers.

Republishing seemed a little odd to me when the publisher and I first considered the option.  I won’t go on and on about my thoughts of republishing. I am very happy with the newCountenance""“>UNTENANCE. The experience has been wonderful because I was able to include parts of the story that earlier editors cut.

Tennessee — Feels Like Home

The story brings action in one of my favorite parts of the country.  The mountains of Tennessee lend themselves to wonderful bed and breakfast experiences. The Playhouse Inn is not alone in offering ‘home away from home’ places.  The amazingly beautiful rivers and mountains draw visitors from all over the world seeking the power and peace.  My heart is flies so far from Alabama home to other earthly spaces that are just as much ‘home!’  I feel at ‘home’ in Tennessee and Ireland especially.  Maybe that is why paranormal experiences come so easily as I have ‘homes of the spirit’ along with an Alabama home.

COUNTENANCE  will always be close to the hearts of faithful, longtime readers.  Many know the story of how the title came to me during a quiet time shortly after my mother passed on.  Following the title gift, the rest of the story flowed out rapidly. Additionally, I have long known there is much more to the stories of Sylvie Wolcott, Nealey, Benton and the other valued characters.  You can expect COUNTENANCE sequels in the future.

COUNTENANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR READERS

For today, please visit the links and treat yourself to your own copy of the ‘new and improved’ COUNTENANCE.

Early reviews at Chanticleer Book Reviews were positive with tidbits from the story and the reviewer’s perception of the writing.  Thank you, M Corvice, at Chanticleer for reading and reporting.  Chanticleer Review

Amazon reviews are accumulating from the first release in Kindle edition. By the time you read this, the story will be available at Amazon, Kobo and paperback.

Thank you for reading and reviewing

Amazon Review I would appreciate your review at your favorite online review.   And a review at Cardinal Bluff

  

The Madwoman of Preacher’s Cove — Coming Soon!

By Leave a Comment

Joy Ross Davis, Author   We’re almost to the point of “Ready! Set! Go!” for “The Madwoman of Preacher’s Cove”! BHC Press will be releasing the digital version for tablet reading in a few weeks.

I’m always almost ‘in flight’ with positive publication jitters when we get closer to release time with any book. The premise for “The Madwoman of Preacher’s Cove” has been one that worked around in the writing mind for some time before coming together.

Get Ready for Weird!

“This is Alabama. Weird things happen.” — James Spann, Chief Meteorologist, ABC 33/40 News, Birmingham, Alabama

Any small town with mysterious deaths that could be simple murder or could be paranormal incidents will see lots of stress on the residents. That stress is increased in a small Alabama town, Preacher’s Cove. Some wonder who will be next; some KNOW.who will be chosen sooner or later. There is always the possibility that both straight out murder and paranormal activity are involved.  

Where does one end and the next begin? 

  • Crime
  • Paranormal
  • Mysterious 

Preacher’s Cove may be small in population, but the history of tragedy that has driven some to the evil edge while seeking revenge and power is not small. 

Set Up for Good Reading

A ‘local’ story, “The Madwoman of Preacher’s Cove” is a little different from the historical fiction that some of my stories feature. I enjoyed working in a setting featuring the region where I live and write. Many do not know of the mysterious nature of the southern country where some  small towns could relate to Preacher’s Cove.  There’s always a little history that carries forward to the present 

Go! Watch for the Release

Early reviewers have focused on favorite characters such as twin sisters, Libby and Lucy or investigative journalist Hap Murray.  Some are strongly hinting at the possibility of sequels using Murray’s investigative talents. 

I’ll keep posting at my Facebook page, Twitter and here for the big announcement and the little teasers as they come available.

I will be looking forward to your reviews when the book is released where you can tell me your favorite characters.

Silver Sequins – The Collection

By Leave a Comment

 “Silver Sequins” — my contribution to Flash Fiction for Flash Memory, The COLLECTION, is a little different than my usual style, plot. A few dangling threads at the beginning and ending leave room for “Silver Sequins” to pick-up again elsewhere. Because of her experiences, Jeanie grows and matures from fearful to braver throughout this very, very short story.

All of the stories included in the collection are between 500 words and 750 words. One of the goals for the stories, reading aloud to people struggling with memory loss, is very close to my heart.  “Silver Sequins” and the rest of the collection were released as I am putting the finishing touches on the new release for my next book. “Mother, Can You Hear Me?” tells of the journey our family made as our beloved mother struggled with memory loss and finally full-blown Alzheimer’s

Stories and Photography for A Beautiful Collection

I’m impressed with the efforts expressed by everyone who has a flash story in the collection. Flash fiction is usually a piece spun off quickly, sometimes with a true time limit and word count limit. Flashing out a complete story in 500 to 750 words in a limited time is a REAL mental stretch.

Stunning  photographic art from creative contributors grace pages along with the stoires.  There are some snaps that make you smile, others that are almost painfully beautiful.

Quick reads, shorter than a chapter offer a unique treat to readers and listeners.  Maybe the reader has a moment to grab a couple pages in bathroom reading.  Or sleep can be romanced with a few words that help put the days’ concerns to rest. Do you wait in the commute line and need a pass-time moment? Go for it by getting an artful photo in your mind! Or following the story presented by the “Domestic Impressionism” painting unfinished by the late Marilyn Penrod, featuring her favorite reading chair. The artist’s favorite spot is a reading chair of anyone’s dreams!

Enjoy Reading Flash Fiction For Yourself

I know that I will be ready for the next invitation to drop a bit of ‘Joy-story’ into the next Flash Fiction for Flash Memory Collection.

You can buy your own  copy at this Amazon link

From Trials to Triumphs in Southern Writers

By Leave a Comment

Trials to Triumph -- Joy Ross Davis write for Southern Writers Magazine Writing “Mother, Can You Hear Me?” was a therapeutic experience for me as caregiver for my mother. The readers of the weekly articles found themselves blended into our family. Many found connection with their own caregiving experience…as a group we became community to rally round the beloved parents or spouses we care for.

Trials

That journey’s story is part of a feature entitled “From Trials to Triumphs” on the March/April issue of Southern Writers Magazine. I appreciate the editors at my favorite magazine. Each contributor received a gentle note about a bit of cutting to accommodate space. All of the small cutting was done with an amazing style which didn’t take anything from the stories of writers who have endured trials with triumph on the other side. Writers who, of course, had inspiration to write about that experience.

Triumph

The triumph didn’t come when I first wrote about my caregiving experience. Nor did it come when I survived the caregiving days. Triumph is coming in a few weeks when “Mother, Can You Hear Me?” will be re-published.  The most triumphant days of my writing career are just around the corner.

Those of you who have read the stories, I know you will be telling your friend readers who have not had a chance about the new release. Reviewers have found a viewing window into one family’s experiences.  Well-blended hard work, dedication, compassion and humor create this new view. Through that blend, a ‘trial’ becomes a triumph on the midst of the caregiving days. Caregivers are called to step up to care for family who suffer from all matter of needs including Alzheimer’s which was our call. Sharing our stories help others find ways to build a LIFE in the midst of serving our family needs. Having a LIFE will turn trial into triumph.

My brother and I loved our mother and willingly took on the care. Writing our stories at the time helped me greatly. Editing the collection gave me even more pleasure in memories of our family’s life. Releasing the collection has revived the memories again…a lovely triumph in my writing career.

Support from Southern Writers

Stay tuned on Facebook and other social media for immediate news on the release. And treat yourself to a subscription of a delightful, elegant publication, Southern Writers Magazine.

2017 – Good to My Paranormal Historical Fiction

By Leave a Comment

Good things come in Threes! My historical fiction, light paranormal novel-writing career has had more than three delightful incidents this year. These three experiences stand out. Each has been an encouragement to me when I am drawn back to the keyboard every day to write more and more.

Paranormal Historical Fiction In Tennessee

ONE: Newest paranormal novel released, The Devereaux Jewel is included in Southern Writers Magazine  beautiful Catalog. I invite you to visit the page here my newest novel, then enjoy a scroll through the pretty pictures!

The story of a Anna Devereaux’s bravery and strength in the face of a secret and threat to her new family has been a real pleasure for me to write. I’m all ‘aglow’ now that my work has been published and made available to readers who enjoy a mixture of history and mystery and paranormal.

Historical Paranormal Fiction in the 20th Century

TWO: 20th Century historical fiction, paranormal novel, Emalyn’s Treasure has been a popular story among readers. The angels and history tell a special tale with beauty and delightful romance. Beautiful swans are featured. In the Celtic mind, swans represent the rising of a new day and farewell to the old day as the sun sets. Readers have responded to Emalyn in a beautiful way, leading to this lovely story being awarded a Gold Medal at Readers’ Favorites.

THREE: Another paranormal, historical novel, The Beggar’s Miracle, carried the saga which began in Emalyn’s Treasure picks up for more historic Ireland.  Not the typical history of an ancient time. Rather the days of the Magdalene Laundries are visited. The Beggar’s Miracle tells how dear, dear Bitty Brown rises above the fate for which she seemed destined. Bitty’s destiny is to carry on the family that Emalyn’s story began.

Readers joined their loyalty again, voting for the lovely cover on The Beggars’ Miracle. Award – a bronze medal in the cover contest at AuthursDB.

Thank you, Readers who enjoy Paranormal, historical fiction.

Readers — YOU — are what make me get up in the morning.  I find no sense in simply filling paper without a faith that story will be read. Or remembered by readers. Thank you, loyal readers, for staying with my stories. And for telling your reader friends about a good chance to expand their own library.

Join Me Socially!!