About me
I’m fifty years old and happily married to Jon. We love and are loved by many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews…as well as the children of our friends.

Some of my favorite things
My relationship with the Lord!
Holding hands with my husband.
My mom’s tender touch.
My dad’s smile.
My brother’s smile.
Hearing my husband say, “I love you.”
Hearing a child say, “I love you Auntie Joy.”
Hugs from the kids I love.
My friends.
Writing.
My church.
God’s Word & prayer.
Dogs.
Wild critters. (especially raccoons)
Popcorn with butter and salt.
Hot coffee and iced tea. Hot tea and iced coffee.
Mountains, oceans, and deserts
Long rides with my husband on his Honda Gold Wing.
Watching the birds.
Music. Art. Words. Reading. Movies.
Singing – when I’m alone. Dancing – when I’m alone.
The Seasons.
My laptop.
The laughter of children.

Writing Credits
I’m the author of a devotional (now out of print) titled Under His Wings (What I Learned from God While Watching the Birds); Rain Dance – A Novel; It Is Good (a children’s book), Room for Bandit (children’s book).

You can find out more about my writing at my website: www.joydekok.com

There you will find a free downloadable Bible study. You will also be able to sign up for a free newsletter –  for women who want to live their dreams. (Believe-abilities)

My novel, Rain Dance has it’s own website. www.raindancebook.com Please go check it out …it’s encouragement for hurting women and as far as I can tell…that’s most of us!

I’ve also been published in Decision Magazine and Focus on the Family. I took and completed the Christian Writer’s Guild Journeyman course. I’m focusing my study time now on marketing that works for writers.

Projects in Process
My third children’s book, Raccoon Tales, is with my illustrator. I’m working on a non-fiction book for writers titled: Independently Published (the good, the bad, & the lovely) and a second novel (the first in a series of four!). I also have ideas for two more novels (for a total of 6) and several Bible studies. There is also a non-fiction book for women simmering – well, it’s actually spilling out a little bit onto the pages already.