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Traditions and the Legacies They Reflect

Traditions and the Legacies They Reflect

Over the holidays, I had time to reflect on our family’s traditions and how they’ve grown and morphed over the years. Impending life changes in our family hit me with the realization that more alterations to those customs are forthcoming. Through a special gift from...

2025 Word of the Year

2025 Word of the Year

For nine years now, I have chosen a Word of the Year.  These words become touchstones for the opportunities, challenges and decisions of each year. Looking back over each of them shows me a roadmap of where I’ve traveled on this author journey. The Words 2017: FOCUS...

12 Months of Reading January 2025

12 Months of Reading January 2025

Welcome to January’s 12 Months of Reading! Each month in 2025, I will host a different reading challenge category. These categories are broad to fit a variety of reading preferences.  The January 2025 12 Months of Reading Challenge category is: A Book with Snow in the...

12 Months of Reading More Than a Challenge

12 Months of Reading More Than a Challenge

I love a good reading challenge, but more than that, I delight in watching readers and authors come together over the joy of a great read. That passion is the soul behind the 12 Months of Reading Challenge.  In 2024, I started the challenge on a bit of a whim and...

12 Months of Reading: December 2024

12 Months of Reading: December 2024

Welcome to 12 Months of Reading! Each month in 2024, I will host a different reading challenge category. These categories are broad, and, chances are, whatever you're reading may fit in them. Before you latch on to the word "fantastic" and think you have to choose a...

12 Months of Reading: November 2024

12 Months of Reading: November 2024

Welcome to 12 Months of Reading! Each month in 2024, I will host a different reading challenge category. These categories are broad, and, chances are, whatever you're reading may fit in them. You're never too old to enjoy a kids' book. Picture books, chapter books and...

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Joy E. Rancatore's books on Goodreads
Any Good Thing Any Good Thing
reviews: 10
ratings: 12 (avg rating 4.83)

The Crux Anthology The Crux Anthology
reviews: 8
ratings: 11 (avg rating 4.09)