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About Joan Stradling, Author

Joan Stradling writes magical, fantastical, dark, mysterious stories. She loves painting, baking, crafting, pet wrangling, and anything else she can fit into her schedule. A passionate believer in the power of books, she still hopes to one day ride a dragon, meet a Hobbit, or discover new worlds by walking through a wardrobe. In the meantime, she imagines and writes about her own incredible worlds and characters–and continues to live vicariously through the adventures in other books. For a glimpse into her world, find her on Instagram (@JoanStradlingAuthor), (@Joan.of.Arts), FB (Joan Stradling aka Joan Stewart), or her website (www.joanstradling.com) Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/joanstradling

Woe is Monday

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

The past week wasn’t nice to me. I had one child home sick from Tuesday to Thursday. I started a marathon house cleaning effort on Wednesday that continued all through the weekend (this is what happens when you let things … Continue reading →

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Six on a Sleepy Saturday

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

I missed posting yesterday so I’ll throw one up today. 1. The dogs were on crack or something yesterday. They kept running inside and jumping at the gate (sounded like someone was bouncing a ball or something). After being driven … Continue reading →

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Creating = Writing + Chocolate cake is dangerous

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

Yesterday was my first ceramics class of the semester. It’s been a year since last I did ceramics. I missed it! I decided to make a Christmas-ish container type thing—it was a spur of the moment/what the heck am I … Continue reading →

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Friday Five

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. I’m pretty sure K had a seizure last night/early this morning. All I know is that when I went to wake her up for school, she had wet her bed and drooled all over (poor girl). I got her … Continue reading →

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Friday Five—um, I mean—Thirteen

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

In honor of this most wonderful superstitious filled day. 1. I’ve signed up to attend college classes (9 credit hours) 2. College started on Wednesday. My first class was to be last night (U. S. History II), but the college … Continue reading →

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Finally Friday Five . . . or so

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s been a crazy since I last posted! 1. I had a birthday and got another year older—hate it when that happens. 2. It snowed here on Monday night, and the school decided to give the kiddos a snow day … Continue reading →

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Seizure The Day

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Joan Stradling, Author

K had a seizure on Monday (she hadn’t had one since sometime around Labor Day). She’s been home from school since then because of headaches. She was going to go back to school today, but at the doctor’s office yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Brrr . . . December!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s raining (trying to snow) and cold here today. I wanted to curl up in my bed and stay there, but the school thinks my kids need to attend, even on days like this. *sigh* We bundled up and went … Continue reading →

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I’m Thankful, And I Have An Agent!!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Joan Stradling, Author

Oh, it feels so good to type that. On this day of giving thanks, I want to take a moment to thank all of you who have been so influential in my writing journey. I can’t thank you enough for … Continue reading →

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Full of AWESOME!!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Joan Stradling, Author

This is the most amazing, awesome, creepy, eerie, spooky, beautiful, wonderful and all those other words I can’t even think of to describe this outstanding (there’s another one) trailer! You have GOT to watch this!! And if you haven’t read … Continue reading →

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