Logos & Mythos Blog

Welcome to the LOGOS & MYTHOS Blog! This is my virtual home for thoughts on reading, writing and all things literary. Get cozy, prop your feet up and sip some hot tea with me as I share my Indie Author journey. Subscribe below to receive each weekly post right in your inbox and check out this post for the story behind my unusual blog—and Press—name.

Reflecting on One Year of Writing

Reflecting on One Year of Writing

Do you like anniversaries? I do. What I enjoy most isn't gifts or attention or the opportunity to dress up and celebrate. My favorite part of anniversaries is the chance to look back. June 1 marks my first anniversary for this website and the Logos & Mythos blog....

5 Lessons Learned from Reading My Novel

5 Lessons Learned from Reading My Novel

As you may remember, last month I completed the first draft of my literary fiction novel, Beast—actual title to come soon. Writing this book has taught me many things (see 5 of them here), but it's not done taking me to school. It turns out reading my novel has been...

My Dream Bookstore

My Dream Bookstore

I love bookstores! That's probably not a huge revelation for you today. The thing is I'd forgotten just how much I love them until this past weekend, and that reminded me of the mental picture I have of my dream bookstore. More on that in a bit. INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE...

Five Lessons My First Draft Taught Me

Five Lessons My First Draft Taught Me

Last week I typed "The End" on the first draft of my literary fiction novel. I've mentioned before to my newsletter subscribers (Click here to join this amazing Fellowship!) how much I've been learning through this process, so I decided to share five lessons my first...

What Do You GET to Do?

What Do You GET to Do?

“I get to write tonight, ladies!” After I sent that text (and the appropriate corresponding gif, of course) to three of my amazing fellow writer moms, I got to thinking about the word get. That’s when it hit me: I GET to write! This is a privilege; not a right. Not...

Poetry: It’s Not Just for Adults!

Poetry: It’s Not Just for Adults!

I sure have enjoyed National Poetry Month! How about you? Let's take a quick look back: I shared why I think poetry is the most personal form of writing. We chatted with my dear friend and lovely poet Mea Smith about her poetry and writing through grief. And then I...

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

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