Joan’s short story “At the Lake” was inspired by a brooch created by her sister, the jeweler and metalsmith Nancy Mēgan Corwin, for Signs of Life, a contemporary jewelry art show and its companion catalog. The show featured work by ten artists who were paired with ten writers for the publication.  Joan had the honor of writing the short story to accompany Mēgan’s brooch in the catalog.

“Safe Shall Be My Going” was first published in the Press 53 Open Awards Anthology.

“Details” first appeared in Solace in So Many Words. Whether read cover-to-cover or savored one contribution at a time, this collection connects with readers through the heartfelt and compelling writing of more than 50 writers who offer well-crafted words on what solace can mean to us today. A timely and timeless book to give as a gift to comfort a friend or to keep for yourself to gain a new perspective on coping with life’s difficulties.