Joie Lesin — Author

5+ stars for A Long Way from Eden by Jana Richards #bookreview #romance #emotional #mustread Readers who enjoy Robin Carr and Sarah Morgan will enjoy A Long Way from Eden.

I'm thrilled with this 5+ #bookreview for A LONG WAY FROM EDEN from N.N.Light's Book Heaven! "Jana Richards has penned a poignant romance that will have you believing in the power of love." substack.com/@nnlightsboo... #booksky #romancelandia

#Halloween #Horror #Horrorshorts #shortstories #revenge #Fridaythe13th How about a quick read this Halloween? "Broken" will send a shiver up your spine! Featured today at N. N. Light's Book Heaven:
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The paperback has been released! Ebook or hardcover, too.
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Read my Pushcart Prize nominated short story RELEASE in Scribeworth, a literature and arts magazine.

Sometimes dying isn't the hardest part—it's the letting go.

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Definitely. I’m always amazed at the carvings. Pieces of art.

PLAY

Just the other day,
the sun warmed the concrete
and
the trees were cloaked in green.

Now there’s a sudden chill in the air
causing the trees to don their colorful coats
and
the pumpkins have come out to play.

🎃 Poem and photo by Joie Lesin

All Hallows’ Eve is afoot and the pumpkins have come out to play…

#happyhalloween #literarypumpkins #minnesotazoopumpkinspectacular #halloween #spookypumkinpatch

The Passenger | Joie Lesin She's a 1940s ghost whisperer. He's the son of a ghost. Blessed (or cursed) with the ability to communicate with the dead, Elizabeth Reilly travels to the Clemente Vineyard to help the spirit of an ol...

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It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is MISS.

Elizabeth's conversation with the ghost Paolo is an excerpt from my 1940s ghost story, THE PASSENGER.

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#BookQW is from WINDS OF CHANGE
Men of the Double K, Book 2
She came to heal a child’s heart…but it’s the grieving father who needs her most.

“Wonder if it smells different here as well,” she thought aloud, remembering the acid odor of the. . . Continue reading: bit.ly/49pjs3p

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Now, there are lots of noises on an offshore rig—machinery, wind, crashing surf, shouting voices, but I’d never heard anything like this.” Even now, six years later, that ominous sizzle haunted his dreams, the sound of a malevolent sea serpent bent on devouring the victims it missed on that hellish day.

#BookQW MISS
Kieran's Light: A ghostly encounter sparks love between a military doctor suffering PTSD and a lighthouse keeper traumatized by an oil rig disaster.
👻💋
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𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲
Today's #bookqw is "miss." Nick misses sailing on the bay with Bethany in Ghosted—a second-chance romance set in a small coastal town on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Available on Amazon and other retailers: books2read.com/lorimatsourani

#BookQW Though he'd never told anyone, he'd been having the dream on and off for years. Since Jeremy went MISSing yesterday it replayed in his head every time he closed his eyes. SEEING THINGS books2read.com/Seeing-Things #paranormalromanticsuspense #Psychicromance #kidnappingromance

Today's word: MISS. Excerpt is from my paranormal YA novel WOULD YOU RATHER... .
A classroom game of "Would You Rather..." turns ominous when the students' choices start coming true.
#bookqw #yalit #yabooks #kidlit #paranormal #bookstagram

I’m so grateful for my daughter!! She posted this! I love that she’s supporting me!!

Available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook
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Before the journey truly began, two best friends met for one final goodbye. Reluctant goodbyes are heartbreaking yet, sometimes, necessary. For these two characters, it's about knowing when to let go.... TikTok video by Joie Lesin

Two best friends meet for one final goodbye.

"A stunning blend of heartache and hope, masterfully weaving love, loss, and healing into an unforgettable journey."
– Reader Views

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#booksky #books ##ghoststory #supernaturalfiction #booksbooksbooks #historicalfantasy

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Like so many people I know, I was a bit under the. . . . Continue reading: bit.ly/4oDLVqM
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At the Edge | poetry in motion

In THE PASSENGER, Elizabeth waited and watched for a ship carrying her best friend—her husband—home. . .

▪️Poem and photos by Joie Lesin

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Graphic for Monique DeVere’s “Dish the Pie with Monique & Guest” blog segment. The image shows a golden pumpkin pie on a cream plate beside the book cover of Fakin’ It by Diana Rubino. Text on the image reads: “This Week: Diana Rubino. Featuring: Pumpkin Pie & Romantic Comedy.” The warm beige background and elegant brown script create a cozy, inviting feel.

🍰Dish the Pie with Monique & Guest is back! This week, I'm speaking with Diana Rubino about Pumpkin Pie and Fakin' It, her Romantic Comedy. Join us! 🍁 moniquedevere.blogspot.com/2025/10/dish... #AuthorSpotlight #RomCom #writerslife #readerscommunity

Sale ends soon. Ebook just $1.99 at these sites:
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Thank you 😊

I’m the author of THE PASSENGER, a 1940s ghost story set amidst the vines of California’s wine county. I’m currently busy at work on a series set in the same story universe. BREAKING NEWS: I’m excited... TikTok video by Joie Lesin

An introduction and some BREAKING NEWS: I’m excited to share that I’ve been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for my short story, RELEASE!

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Excited to be part of #SCBWIBookStop this year! 🎉
Visit my BookStop page to explore my book and other amazing titles by SCBWI creators.
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“Lesin’s writing style balances a romantic tone with the curiously paranormal. Some chapters are filled with sweet romantic moments while others come with some genuine frights... THE PASSENGER is a mu... TikTok video by Joie Lesin

She’s a 1940s ghost whisperer.

Sometimes, they scare her.

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No tricks, just plenty of treats at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven Trick or Treat Book Bonanza. Enter the #giveaway! #Halloween #books #spookyreads #paranormalromanticsuspense #psychicromance #booksky #romancelandia https://substack.com/@nnlightsbookheaven/p-175121940

So excited that our Men in Books Aren’t Better audiobook is now available on Audible as well as Spotify, AppleBooks, and other audiobook platforms!

Audible link:
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#BookQW His face changed, and Leah saw a flash of SELF-loathing as he turned abruptly and left the apartment without a word to either of them. SEEING THINGS https://books2read.com/Seeing-Things #paranormalromanticsuspense #psychicconnection #kidnappingromance #PNR #Booksky #Romancelandia

Sometimes you can't escape…
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When Libby goes shopping at the local thrift store, she expects a bargain—not a haunting. 👻 View the book trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQKH...
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Joanne Guidoccio stops by my blog for an #AuthorInterview and to offer an excerpt from her new short story HIPPIE MERMAID. Stop by and say hello! https://www.janarichards.com/post/authorinterview-with-joanne-guidoccio-featuring-hippie-mermaid #shortstory #paranormal #mermaids #booksky #romancelandia