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Joyce’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Joyce’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Joyce DiPastena’s Followers (588)
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Joyce DiPastena
Goodreads Author
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The United States
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Georgette Heyer, Thomas B. Costain, Dr. Thomas Parker (University of A
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Member Since
May 2008
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Loyalty's Web (Poitevin Hearts, #2)
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2007
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10 editions
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Illuminations of the Heart (Poitevin Hearts, #3)
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2009
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7 editions
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Dangerous Favor (Poitevin Hearts, #5)
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2012
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7 editions
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A Candlelight Courting
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2012
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3 editions
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Loving Lucianna (Poitevin Hearts, #4)
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2014
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6 editions
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The Lady and the Minstrel
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2015
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4 editions
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Courting Cassandry (A Hearts in Autumn Romance, #2)
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An Epiphany Gift for Robin
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2011
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3 editions
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The Girl by the River
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Name Your Medieval Character: Medieval Christian Names (12th-13th Centuries)
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2013
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2 editions
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Hug a Medievalist Day Winner ~ 2024
Congratulations to Rina Horenian, winner of our 2024 Hug a Medievalist Day Giveaway!
Rina wanted to hug King Arthur.
Here are some of the other medievalists (historical, mythical, fictional, friends & family members) who got a hug this year:
Henry V
King Arthur
Joan of Arc
Guinevere
William Shakespeare
Magdalena
Thor
Lord Gage of Clan Boyd
Lizanne Balmaine
El Cid
Bruce de heart
Lancelot
D'Artagan
Kevin Costn
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Joyce’s Recent Updates
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Both protagonists are dealing with their personal traumas, each perceived differently and incorrectly. But their hearts and values have never changed. As they struggle through new crises and possible traumas, will thei"
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"The Falcon’s Heart by Joyce DiPastena is engaging from beginning to end! This sweeping medieval tale centers on Jevon and Constantia, two people who have every reason to despise each other—she, for his ruining their chance at marriage and vanishing w"
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"I was given a complementary copy. This is my review. I loved this story. I literally stayed up all night to finish it because I couldn't put it down! The characters are relatable. You can't help but root for them and empathize with their circumstance"
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"I first became aware of Joyce DiPastena's Medieval tales after reading her contribution to the "Winter Romance Anthology". I subsequently sought out more of her works, and have read most of them. This was several years ago, and with no new releases I"
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“...he made her blood rush as hot as it has at fifteen, coupled with a playfulness she had nearly forgotten she once possessed.”
― Loving Lucianna
― Loving Lucianna
“Fleur told Rauffe when they were all growing up that there was something ‘aslant’ in Marion. Perhaps there was something aslant in Antony too, something he did not know how to control.” Gerolt brushed a stray strand of hair away from Cassandry's temple with his thumb, then gave her a crooked smile. “It may be there is something a little aslant in all of us if we had courage to look deeply enough into our souls.”
― Courting Cassandry
― Courting Cassandry
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“Margaret looked up at him from where she sat by the window.
"Oh, Brother Gregory, what's wrong with your hand"
"I'm just scratching it; it itches."
"Really, is it red?"
"No, it's just a bite. You gave me a flea."
"I don't have fleas, Brother Gregory," insisted Margaret.
"Everyone has fleas, Margaret. It's part of God's plan."
"I don't. I wash them off."
"Margaret, you haven't any sense at all. They just hop back. You can't wash enough to keep them off."
"I do."
"Aren't you afraid your skin will come off? It could, you know. That's much worse than fleas." Brother Gregory spoke with an air of absolute certainty.
"Everyone tells me that. It hasn't come off yet."
"Margaret, you're too hardheaded for your own good. Now take for your next sentence, 'Fleas do not wash off.'"
"Is this right?" She held up the tablet, and Brother Gregory shook his head in mock indignation.
"I despair of you, Margaret. Flea is not spelled with one e--it's spelled with two.”
― A Vision of Light
"Oh, Brother Gregory, what's wrong with your hand"
"I'm just scratching it; it itches."
"Really, is it red?"
"No, it's just a bite. You gave me a flea."
"I don't have fleas, Brother Gregory," insisted Margaret.
"Everyone has fleas, Margaret. It's part of God's plan."
"I don't. I wash them off."
"Margaret, you haven't any sense at all. They just hop back. You can't wash enough to keep them off."
"I do."
"Aren't you afraid your skin will come off? It could, you know. That's much worse than fleas." Brother Gregory spoke with an air of absolute certainty.
"Everyone tells me that. It hasn't come off yet."
"Margaret, you're too hardheaded for your own good. Now take for your next sentence, 'Fleas do not wash off.'"
"Is this right?" She held up the tablet, and Brother Gregory shook his head in mock indignation.
"I despair of you, Margaret. Flea is not spelled with one e--it's spelled with two.”
― A Vision of Light
“Through their kisses and caresses they experienced a joy and wonder the equal of which has never been known or heard of. But I shall be silent...; for the rarest and most delectable pleasures are those which are hinted at, but never told.”
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“And it came to Marcus suddenly that slaves very seldom whistled. They might sing, if they felt like it or if the rhythm helped their work, but whistling was in some way different; it took a free man to make the sort of noise Esca was making.”
― The Eagle of the Ninth
― The Eagle of the Ninth
“...he made her blood rush as hot as it has at fifteen, coupled with a playfulness she had nearly forgotten she once possessed.”
― Loving Lucianna
― Loving Lucianna
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Dear Friends,Goodreads never tells me when you leave a comment here so it can literally be months before I find you. If it's important, please use the GR message feature. That's the only way I get an alert and know to answer. Thank you!
Joyce
Hi Joyce, I checked that I placed your book up on my Facebook but all that came up is you as an author. I guess I don't know how to click on your book to advertise. Can you give me any idea what I can do to get it to appear on my facebook account?
thanks so much for accepting my friendship ^_^ an i'm sorry to ask this but do you know where I might be able to download your (books)for my ereader the formant has to be pdf or epub please help me
I haven't found it yet, either, but if I do, I'll share. :-)
Jeannette wrote: "Well, it sounds like fun! It is a pain that you don't get notices, so who knows when you'll see this....
Is this the book with swimming in it? lol"
No, the venison is swimming in Acelet's story, not in Dangerous Favor. I don't think anyone or anything goes swimming there, but I might be wrong. I'll have to read it again. LOL!
Yes, it's a pain not to be getting notices. I thought I signed up for alerts, but I must have done something wrong. I'll have to check my settings again.
Jeannette wrote: "lol!I read Illuminations first, then Loyalty's Web. I follow you with an alias on Facebook, so I'm sure we talked about this somewhere! (I follow your blog, too, with a different profile picture..."
Oh, heck! I never get alerts anymore when someone leaves me a comment, so I keep forgetting to check. Sorry, I really didn't mean to ignore you!
No, Dangerous Favor isn't Acelet's story. I'm still working on that one. :-) Dangerous Favor is kind of a dual romance for Etienne (Triston's brother) and Therri (Heléne's brother). They were best friends in Loyalty's Web, and still are. So it only seemed right that they should find their romances at the same time. Dangerous Favor is told in Etienne's POV, though. (And his sweetheart-to-be's, Mathilde. Assuming she eventually agrees to be his sweetheart, that is. ;-) )
Jeannette wrote: "I just finished Loyalty's Web and loved it! When does the next book come out?? :)"Whoa, didn't know I had this comment. Sorry for not answering sooner! Illuminations of the Heart is available now, and a third book, Dangerous Favor, is currently with my editor. Knocking on wood that she's going to accept it!
Hey, Thanks for the add. It's so cool to meet other authors on here. Your books look really fun.
Steph
Hi Joyce,Thanx for the friending. I look forward to chatting with you more.
I did not read Just so stories. I will get it when mom takes me to the library Saturday.thank you!
SpeedReader wrote: "Hey Joyce! When are you going to add your new book to GoodReads so I can add it to my To-Read list?? :) Can't wait for it!"My pub's doing a "limited release" of the book to begin with, but I just noticed it's available for "pre-order" on DeseretBook.com, so it's getting closer. :-)
Hey Joyce! When are you going to add your new book to GoodReads so I can add it to my To-Read list?? :) Can't wait for it!
Spectacular book, Joyce! When can we expect your next novel? LOL ;o)
Hi Joyce and thanks for the add. I have a real good friend that lives in Salt Lake! Also, our youngest son lives in Rock Springs, WY and this past summer we flew into Salt Lake and he picked us up for a visit. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.Blessings,
Jeannie
Thanks for being my friend. I will get the book and tell you how I liked it.
Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads!
Thanks for being my friend! I can see you've got a fabulous booklist and I can't wait to see what else there is on it that you'd recommend for me!Jennifer
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