by Joyce Smith | Jan 5, 2021 | Christian Author, meditation, Writing News
Happy New Year!! Here we are in 2021! I am expecting God’s blessings in this new year! I am excited to introduce you to my new, updated website and blog. This is truly a new re-beginning. I plan to be more faithful to blog about my writing projects and events...
by Joyce Smith | Sep 13, 2018 | Christian Author, Writing News
In a few days, I will be going the ACFW Writer’s Conference in Nashville, TN. The Lord has graciously opened many doors for me to go, not the least is giving me a friend, Kathy Brown Atwell to ride and to room with. I pray He will continue to help me prepare as...
by Joyce Smith | Sep 12, 2018 | Christian Author, Harvey Houses, Writing News
News of Interest in 1900 My book “Home for the Heart” takes place in 1900. Daniel and Elise Gilbertson who were the main characters in “Romance Along the Rails” live in Topeka, KS with their family. Liz (Elizabeth) who was four-years-old in...
by Joyce Smith | Sep 6, 2018 | Christian Author, Harvey Girls, Harvey Houses, Writing News
Home for the Heart I have been working hard on my next book, “Home For the Heart.” It takes place in 1900. The main character is nineteen-year-old, Liz Gilbertson. If you have read my first book “Romance Along the Rails”, you will recognize Liz...
by Joyce Smith | Sep 5, 2018 | Christian Author, Harvey Girls, Harvey Houses, Writing News
Harvey Girls worked along the railroad. How the Harvey Girls Won the West Fred Harvey opened the first Harvey House in Topeka, KS in 1876. For the first few years, men worked for him as waiters. The Harvey Girls joined Fred Harvey’s empire along the Santa Fe in...
by Joyce Smith | Aug 29, 2018 | Christian Author, Writing News
A writer has to extract the story from the brain and give it life. That’s not an easy process! I want to thank my son-in-law, Erik, for helping me update my website and increase my media presence. Also thanks to my friend, Ginny, for her critiquing skills. I...
