CORTNY JOY is a self-published novelist from small-town central Michigan. Relationships (of all kinds) and romance have fascinated her as long as she can remember. After years of feeling weird, crazy, and ashamed about the poignant sagas constantly swirling in her head, Cortny decided to harness them as a gift instead of deny them as a curse. Through words, she explores and exposes the emotional depths of the human experience—the messy realities we’re all navigating, even if our individual circumstances aren’t identical. She loves connecting with readers on Instagram and Facebook, and is always on the hunt for her next favorite romance tear-jerker. If she’s not writing, Cortny is probably driving her beloved dirt roads while jamming to loudCORTNY JOY is a self-published novelist from small-town central Michigan. Relationships (of all kinds) and romance have fascinated her as long as she can remember. After years of feeling weird, crazy, and ashamed about the poignant sagas constantly swirling in her head, Cortny decided to harness them as a gift instead of deny them as a curse. Through words, she explores and exposes the emotional depths of the human experience—the messy realities we’re all navigating, even if our individual circumstances aren’t identical. She loves connecting with readers on Instagram and Facebook, and is always on the hunt for her next favorite romance tear-jerker. If she’s not writing, Cortny is probably driving her beloved dirt roads while jamming to loud music, or savoring time with her cherished family and dogs. ...more
Cortny JoyMusic and media are my two biggest sources of inspiration. Then, once I get going, the way I feel as I write PLUS the characters themselves inspire me…moreMusic and media are my two biggest sources of inspiration. Then, once I get going, the way I feel as I write PLUS the characters themselves inspire me to keep going. (less)
Cortny Joy25+ years of observing all the humans and circumstances around me. ALL MY ROADS (the entire Caribou Springs Series, really) is a culmination of so man…more25+ years of observing all the humans and circumstances around me. ALL MY ROADS (the entire Caribou Springs Series, really) is a culmination of so many influences...family, friends, strangers, movies, tv shows, MUSIC. I am fascinated by the human propensity for emotions. In any story, I almost always start with the feelings I want to explore, and then work backward...what decisions would a person have to make, what experiences would they need to have, in order to FEEL x, y, z?(less)