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Janette 252808's avatar

So very happy for you! You are amazing! Thank you for writing and taking time to instruct all of us in the art of writing even on days where you are being celebrated! You are how the light gets in. Thank you Joyce. 🎉❤️🎉 Viva la France! Enjoy your trip!

Judy Christenson 🇨🇦's avatar

I like this so much. I've experienced that movie playing, only in my head, when I read authors like you and others I love who can bring a story to life

Vi Mooberry's avatar

Loved your words today and, by the way, you look beautiful . As a lady of many talents, you are absolutely delightful. I love the comparison of scrubbing the floors in New Hampshire vs glamor night in Deauville, France. Have a great visit in that beautiful country, keep us informed as you travel, and then, hurry home to finish that new novel! Viva la France!!!!!

Nica Waters's avatar

I love this "I know now that for me the happiest and most richly rewarding place to make stories come alive is wherever I am, as long as I can find a quiet place to sit and write, and let my characters come alive and speak to you."

Writing as filmmaking for the mind, both in the author and the reader. What a wonderful perspective.

K.P. Davis - Author's avatar

That's wonderful for you.

Cindy Crain Newman's avatar

Congratulations!

Nicole Carnemolla's avatar

I have a smile on my face when I read your stories....We are from the same generation and think alike...Enjoy my birth country....Salut

Maureen Doallas's avatar

Congratulations, Joyce! You represent the U.S. beautifully. Wonderful speech, too. Enjoy all you readings throughout France.

Jill Moyer Sunday's avatar

What a lovely tribute for you, Joyce! I'm delighted that the French love your writing so much. Your dress, by the way--a stunner.

Janice's avatar

Thank you! Thank you!

That seems so insignificant…but thank you for writing!!

Enjoy your time in France!!🇫🇷❤️🇫🇷

Nancy Jainchill's avatar

How great is this!

Pam W.'s avatar

Thank you so much for this. I really enjoyed it. Enjoy the rest of your stay in France.

Patti's avatar

Ah, yes, I can still hear you giving us examples of scene-setting in our writing. So happy for you getting this award, and you look beautiful!

Agnes's avatar

Dear Joyce, it was amazing to meet you for an interview @hotel Le Normandy. I hope to cross your road again in France, US and why not in Guatemala ! Take care

B. Lynn Goodwin's avatar

Well done. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Enjoy France.