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Thanks to Dan and Ginger Roberts for hosting a Cinco de Vino celebration at their home on 5/5 and offering to have me present and sign my latest novel, Dangerous Duplicity! Special thanks to everyone who purchased a copy.
Next event is the women's Serrano book club presentation and discussion of my book on 5/10 at my home. Thrilled to have so many readers and fans in this community - the best experience for an author is to be supported by friends who tell their friends about the book and these become new readers and fans. When my husband and I moved here in 2009, we had no idea how much fun Serrano would be, and what lasting friendships we would make. I never expected to make so many new friends that I really enjoy. |
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Honored to be a speaker at the release of the Capitol Crimes 2017 Anthology, December 11, 2016 http://capitolcrimes.org/capitol-crimes-2017-anthology/
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“Coming soon!
Sherry Joyce” and several other Sisters In Crime authors will discuss the inspiration for their spine-tingling mysteries.
Sherry Joyce” and several other Sisters In Crime authors will discuss the inspiration for their spine-tingling mysteries.
Because change is a good thing....The San Francisco Book Review has improved and updated its website. Check out their review of The Dordogne Deception! Or simply read it right here!http://sanfranciscobookreview.com/product/the-dordogne-deception/
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About This Book
Review
When a romance novel opens not with a crime of passion, but a conspired, premeditated murder, there should be no doubt that the book is not your typical boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love and live happily ever after fairytale. The Dordogne Deception is a sordid, dark romantic thriller.
Most of the book is told from two perspectives: Brett, who is investigating the death of his friend/mentor, and Cherise, who is living a fairytale life in a French chateau. These two have never met and have no idea that their lives will unexpectedly clash together, which may cost both of them their lives. The two different viewpoints occur concurrently, which gives readers the advantage of knowing much more than the characters making the convergence of the perspectives that much more exciting.
Sherry Joyce gives enough backstory for each character so that readers will understand their personalities and motivations. Cherise is trying to overcome the shock of her sudden divorce and trying to make a fresh start by buying a bed and breakfast in the French countryside. Francois is looking for an unsuspecting, vulnerable, wealthy woman to target next in his lifelong scheme of acquiring wealth. Brett is a retired Scotland Yard detective who is trying to get back in the world after the death of his wife. Diana is a young opportunist whose goal in life is to find a rich man to take care of her. Joyce does an amazing job of weaving the lives of these four people together in a wonderfully surprising mix of tragedy and getting another chance at love.
The pace of the book is a bit sluggish at times, but the primary reason for that is because the reader can feel the anxiety of the characters and you want to beg for relief from the tension. You will be eager for the story to peak when all of the secrets get revealed and the characters show their true colors.
The Dordogne Deception is a masterfully written plot that will appeal to readers who enjoy books of the romance and suspense/thriller genres alike. The combination of lies, conspiracy, betrayal, murder, heartache, and love with a touch of the whimsical, all set against the backdrops of the English and French countryside’s is a wonderful surprise and delight for readers.
DetailsAuthor: Sherry Joyce
Star Count: 4.5/5
Format: Hard
Page Count: 251 pages
Publisher: iUniverse
Publish Date: 08-Jul-2013
Issue: April 2014
Reviewed By: Jennifer Moss
Home/Romance/The Dordogne Deception
About This Book
Review
When a romance novel opens not with a crime of passion, but a conspired, premeditated murder, there should be no doubt that the book is not your typical boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love and live happily ever after fairytale. The Dordogne Deception is a sordid, dark romantic thriller.
Most of the book is told from two perspectives: Brett, who is investigating the death of his friend/mentor, and Cherise, who is living a fairytale life in a French chateau. These two have never met and have no idea that their lives will unexpectedly clash together, which may cost both of them their lives. The two different viewpoints occur concurrently, which gives readers the advantage of knowing much more than the characters making the convergence of the perspectives that much more exciting.
Sherry Joyce gives enough backstory for each character so that readers will understand their personalities and motivations. Cherise is trying to overcome the shock of her sudden divorce and trying to make a fresh start by buying a bed and breakfast in the French countryside. Francois is looking for an unsuspecting, vulnerable, wealthy woman to target next in his lifelong scheme of acquiring wealth. Brett is a retired Scotland Yard detective who is trying to get back in the world after the death of his wife. Diana is a young opportunist whose goal in life is to find a rich man to take care of her. Joyce does an amazing job of weaving the lives of these four people together in a wonderfully surprising mix of tragedy and getting another chance at love.
The pace of the book is a bit sluggish at times, but the primary reason for that is because the reader can feel the anxiety of the characters and you want to beg for relief from the tension. You will be eager for the story to peak when all of the secrets get revealed and the characters show their true colors.
The Dordogne Deception is a masterfully written plot that will appeal to readers who enjoy books of the romance and suspense/thriller genres alike. The combination of lies, conspiracy, betrayal, murder, heartache, and love with a touch of the whimsical, all set against the backdrops of the English and French countryside’s is a wonderful surprise and delight for readers.
DetailsAuthor: Sherry Joyce
Star Count: 4.5/5
Format: Hard
Page Count: 251 pages
Publisher: iUniverse
Publish Date: 08-Jul-2013
Issue: April 2014
Reviewed By: Jennifer Moss
Wonderful evening with over 50 attendees! A full house for the Cameron Park Sisters in Crime author event!
Sisters in Crime Mystery & Murder
March 10, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cameron Park Library
Free
March 10, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cameron Park Library
Free
Join five members of Capitol Crimes, the Sacramento chapter of Sisters in Crime, to discuss why “WRITING IS MURDER.” Meet Elaine Faber, author of the Black Cat Mysteries, Sherry Joyce, author of The Dordogne Deception, Cindy Sample, four-time Lefty Award finalist for Best Humorous Mystery for her Laurel McKay Mysteries, Linda Westphal, author of The Hermit Bookstore, set in Rescue, and Danna Wilberg, author of the Grace Simms Trilogy. The presentation will begin at 6:30 at the Cameron Park Library, 2500 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, CA. Free and open to the public. Contact Cindy Sample at [email protected] for further information.
About the Authors –
ELAINE FABER
Elaine Faber is a member of Sisters in Crime, Inspire Christian Writers and Cat Writers Association. Elaine’s cozy mysteries include. Black Cat’s Legacy; Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer, and Black Cat and the Accidental Angel. Black Cat tackles a cold case murder, an embezzling lawyer and skullduggery at an emu farm in the Sierras. She is also the author of Mrs. Odboddy, Home Town Patriot. Elaine lives in Elk Grove, CA with her husband and four house cats, the inspiration for the Black Cat Mysteries.
SHERRY JOYCE
Former Vice President of Human Resources, and owner of SJDESIGNS Interiors, and SHERRY JOYCE CREATIVE WRITING SERVICES, Sherry is the author of THE DORDOGNE DECEPTION, a romantic suspense novel. A feature writer for BEHIND THE GATES magazine, she is a member of Capitol Crimes/Sacramento chapter of Sisters In Crime, Northern California Publishers & Authors, Romance Writers of America, and California Writer’s Club. Sherry was recently published in NCPA’s Anthology, OUR DANCE WITH WORDS, with a humorous caper, COZUMEL CALAMITY. Her second suspense novel, DANGEROUS DUPLICITY is in process. She lives with her husband and three Westies in El Dorado Hills.
CINDY SAMPLE
Cindy Sample is a former corporate CEO who decided plotting murder was more entertaining than plodding through paperwork. Her national bestselling humorous mystery series features single soccer mom, Laurel McKay. The series, set primarily in El Dorado County, includes Dying for a Date, Dying for a Dance, Dying for a Daiquiri, Dying for a Dude and Dying for a Donut. Cindy is a four-time nominee for the LEFTY Award for Best Humorous Mystery. Cindy describes Dying for a Donut, set in Apple Hill, as a lip-smacking mystery. It definitely involved the most dangerous research!
LINDA WESTPHAL
Linda Westphal writes feel-good stories, like The Hermit Bookstore (a California Gold Country story) and The Medium. Her stories include characters who explore life events that cannot be explained but are true based on firsthand experience, such as coincidence, help from people who have passed on, interactions with angels, intuition, and mind-body-spirit topics. The Hermit Bookstore is a 2015 TISBA Finalist in the Fiction Category; it takes place in Lotus, California. Linda lives in Sacramento with her family and enjoys travel, tea, food, sunny days, friendly people, and reading a good story.
DANNA WILBERG
Dänna Wilberg, a multiple award winning short film maker, produces and hosts two local TV programs in Sacramento, PARANORMAL CONNECTION and STORY CONNECTION. Dänna has been writing romantic suspense and paranormal fiction for over ten years. Her trilogy is published by Pretty Road Press. “The Red Chair”, “The Grey Door” and “The Black Dress, depict the story of a young psychotherapist who learns the true meaning of LOVE through FEAR.
For more information:
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=7839&EventID=268571&PK=
About the Authors –
ELAINE FABER
Elaine Faber is a member of Sisters in Crime, Inspire Christian Writers and Cat Writers Association. Elaine’s cozy mysteries include. Black Cat’s Legacy; Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer, and Black Cat and the Accidental Angel. Black Cat tackles a cold case murder, an embezzling lawyer and skullduggery at an emu farm in the Sierras. She is also the author of Mrs. Odboddy, Home Town Patriot. Elaine lives in Elk Grove, CA with her husband and four house cats, the inspiration for the Black Cat Mysteries.
SHERRY JOYCE
Former Vice President of Human Resources, and owner of SJDESIGNS Interiors, and SHERRY JOYCE CREATIVE WRITING SERVICES, Sherry is the author of THE DORDOGNE DECEPTION, a romantic suspense novel. A feature writer for BEHIND THE GATES magazine, she is a member of Capitol Crimes/Sacramento chapter of Sisters In Crime, Northern California Publishers & Authors, Romance Writers of America, and California Writer’s Club. Sherry was recently published in NCPA’s Anthology, OUR DANCE WITH WORDS, with a humorous caper, COZUMEL CALAMITY. Her second suspense novel, DANGEROUS DUPLICITY is in process. She lives with her husband and three Westies in El Dorado Hills.
CINDY SAMPLE
Cindy Sample is a former corporate CEO who decided plotting murder was more entertaining than plodding through paperwork. Her national bestselling humorous mystery series features single soccer mom, Laurel McKay. The series, set primarily in El Dorado County, includes Dying for a Date, Dying for a Dance, Dying for a Daiquiri, Dying for a Dude and Dying for a Donut. Cindy is a four-time nominee for the LEFTY Award for Best Humorous Mystery. Cindy describes Dying for a Donut, set in Apple Hill, as a lip-smacking mystery. It definitely involved the most dangerous research!
LINDA WESTPHAL
Linda Westphal writes feel-good stories, like The Hermit Bookstore (a California Gold Country story) and The Medium. Her stories include characters who explore life events that cannot be explained but are true based on firsthand experience, such as coincidence, help from people who have passed on, interactions with angels, intuition, and mind-body-spirit topics. The Hermit Bookstore is a 2015 TISBA Finalist in the Fiction Category; it takes place in Lotus, California. Linda lives in Sacramento with her family and enjoys travel, tea, food, sunny days, friendly people, and reading a good story.
DANNA WILBERG
Dänna Wilberg, a multiple award winning short film maker, produces and hosts two local TV programs in Sacramento, PARANORMAL CONNECTION and STORY CONNECTION. Dänna has been writing romantic suspense and paranormal fiction for over ten years. Her trilogy is published by Pretty Road Press. “The Red Chair”, “The Grey Door” and “The Black Dress, depict the story of a young psychotherapist who learns the true meaning of LOVE through FEAR.
For more information:
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=7839&EventID=268571&PK=
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Supporting my dear author friend, Cindy Sample, on her 5th book launch, Dying For A Donut at Face In A Book, El Dorado Hills. Delicious wine, cider and donuts, of course.
Congrats, Cindy!
Standing Room only at Folsom Library Author Event, November 14, 2015
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Hope to See You at the Library Author Event!
Saturday, November 14, 1-4 pm Folsom Library!
I’ll be among the 18 or so authors represented. Please stop by my table and say hi.
It will be a great day!
Sherry Joyce [email protected]
THE DORDOGNE DECEPTION Romantic Suspense/Murder Mystery
www.sherryjoyce.com
CALLIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB
Sacramento Branch
PRESENTS
LOCAL AUTHORS DAY EVENT
1:00 – 4:00 pm
FOLSOM LIBRARY
411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA
November 14, 2015
FOR ALL WRITERS, BOOK LOVERS AND READERS
Please join us at the Folsom Public Library for an exciting panel discussion by well-known local authors. We will be talking about the creative process, editing, publishing, historical fiction vs. literary fiction, children’s books, travel books, mystery stories and other aspects of writing.
Invite your friends to attend with you. This will be your chance to meet and talk with the CWC authors from many different genres (mystery, young adult, fantasy, non-fiction, multi-cultural, etc.) and get a signed copy of your favorite book.
Here is a list of the panel members and the titles of their books.
Kathy Boyd Fellure, When the Birdies Came to Tea, Children’s Literature
Steve Liddick, All That Time, Sci-Fi
Dahlynn McKowen, Best of the California Coast, Travel
Cindy Sample, Dying for A Dude, Mystery
Mark Wiederanders, Stevenson’s Treasure, Historical Fiction
Nanci Lee Woody, Tears and Trombones, Literary Fiction
It will be a great day!
Sherry Joyce [email protected]
THE DORDOGNE DECEPTION Romantic Suspense/Murder Mystery
www.sherryjoyce.com
CALLIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB
Sacramento Branch
PRESENTS
LOCAL AUTHORS DAY EVENT
1:00 – 4:00 pm
FOLSOM LIBRARY
411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA
November 14, 2015
FOR ALL WRITERS, BOOK LOVERS AND READERS
Please join us at the Folsom Public Library for an exciting panel discussion by well-known local authors. We will be talking about the creative process, editing, publishing, historical fiction vs. literary fiction, children’s books, travel books, mystery stories and other aspects of writing.
Invite your friends to attend with you. This will be your chance to meet and talk with the CWC authors from many different genres (mystery, young adult, fantasy, non-fiction, multi-cultural, etc.) and get a signed copy of your favorite book.
Here is a list of the panel members and the titles of their books.
Kathy Boyd Fellure, When the Birdies Came to Tea, Children’s Literature
Steve Liddick, All That Time, Sci-Fi
Dahlynn McKowen, Best of the California Coast, Travel
Cindy Sample, Dying for A Dude, Mystery
Mark Wiederanders, Stevenson’s Treasure, Historical Fiction
Nanci Lee Woody, Tears and Trombones, Literary Fiction
Watch my interview on Story Connection! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkicMPRgnVM
Mark Your Calendars!
Beginning Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 9:30pm PDT. join host Dänna Wilberg as she welcomes Sherry Joyce! Sherry wears many hats, world traveler, interior decorator and published author! Sherry shares her story behind the stories she pens and how she incorporates her many talents into her novel writing! Don't miss this interesting conversation on STORY CONNECTION!
This episode repeats: 9/11 at 1:30pm PDT and 9/12 at 5:30am PDT
Contact Sherry Joyce: http://www.sherryjoyce.com/
Watch STORY CONNECTION Online: accesssacramento.org - Click "Watch 17"
ATT -UVerse- Gov. channel 14
Comcast 17 (Sacramento County)
Watch previous episodes on YOUTUBE
LIKE us on Face Book, become a fan, become a friend!
https://www.facebook.com/storyconnection
Dänna Wilberg novels available:
http://www.amazon.com/Danna-Wilberg
Beginning Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 9:30pm PDT. join host Dänna Wilberg as she welcomes Sherry Joyce! Sherry wears many hats, world traveler, interior decorator and published author! Sherry shares her story behind the stories she pens and how she incorporates her many talents into her novel writing! Don't miss this interesting conversation on STORY CONNECTION!
This episode repeats: 9/11 at 1:30pm PDT and 9/12 at 5:30am PDT
Contact Sherry Joyce: http://www.sherryjoyce.com/
Watch STORY CONNECTION Online: accesssacramento.org - Click "Watch 17"
ATT -UVerse- Gov. channel 14
Comcast 17 (Sacramento County)
Watch previous episodes on YOUTUBE
LIKE us on Face Book, become a fan, become a friend!
https://www.facebook.com/storyconnection
Dänna Wilberg novels available:
http://www.amazon.com/Danna-Wilberg
Thrill of a Lifetime!
Local El Dorado Hills Author, Sherry Joyce, had the thrill of a lifetime when she met Kevin Costner at Harris Performing Arts Theatre in Folsom, Saturday August 8th.
What is beyond exciting for Sherry, is that when she wrote the novel, THE DORDOGNE DECEPTION, she needed exactly the right middle-aged detective to inspire her and she chose Kevin
to play the part of Brett Maxfield in her book. She knew Brett had to be undeniably handsome, have a shrewd investigative style, a laid-back approach to life, but most of all, because the book
is a story about growing through loss and finding true love, Brett had to be sincere and compassionate. Sherry says, “When I met Kevin, he asked me why I had chosen him to play the part of Brett Maxfield in the book, and I told him that no one else could.” The protagonist Kevin plays in her book, is a retired Scotland Yard detective from Wisconsin, who recently lost his wife to cancer. A
dear friend of his (Raleigh Aubrey) who was much like a father to him, dies of an improbable accident. Brett comes out of retirement to investigate the accident, and learns his friend was
murdered. The heroine in the novel, Cherise Eden, a successful executive in San Francisco, does not see a divorce coming and flees to the Dordogne, the Perigord region of France to start a new life.
Brett’s investigation takes him from the Cotswolds, to Switzerland, then Bordeaux and ultimately to the Dordogne as the investigation and clues unravel. Sherry notes, “I was able to write a dedication inside my book and explain it all to Kevin, who hopefully will be reading the book on his tour bus.” Kevin Costner was performing with his band, MODERN WEST, at Harris. “Besides being a phenomenal actor,” Sherry says, "he is tall, gracious, warm, funny and a fantastic singer.” I immediately bought two of his albums the next day because I enjoyed the original music and the lyrics. Harris was sold out, which is wonderful, and people clapped and hollered for an encore, which brought Kevin and the band back for two last songs. “I dared not tell him I was struck by lightning, while renting the castle in the Dordogne, and that is what inspired me to write the romantic suspense/murder mystery!
April event:
Packed house for Sister's In Crime "A Killer Writing Workshop"--having a fun day learning writing craft tips from James Rollins, Robin Burcell and Norma Profit.
Packed house for Sister's In Crime "A Killer Writing Workshop"--having a fun day learning writing craft tips from James Rollins, Robin Burcell and Norma Profit.
Author Linda Bello-Ruiz, at my home for Serrano Women's Book Club discussion of her phenomenal memoir, From Tears To Triumph...we are grateful for her courage and what she has accomplished in her journey. She is an inspiration to all who read her book.
Serrano book members, Joyce House, author Linda Bello-Ruiz, Jody Bisson, Georgia Vierson and Bobby Bennett
Sherry Joyce — Writers Network Speaker
Friday, February 6, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.How to Take Your Career Transitions and Strengths and Turn Them Into a Novel
What makes any one of us think we can actually write a novel–despite having arrived at a “certain” age, complete with life’s lessons learned and a range of previous jobs under the belt? So asks El Dorado Hills romantic suspense/ murder author Sherry Joyce, who, after excelling at several careers of her own, set out to do just that. The result is her first novel, The Dordogne Deception.
Joyce will discuss her writing journey during our February Networking breakfast meeting and will share pointers on how we can convert our own career strengths and life choices to help us create a compelling novel.
Sherry Joyce is a frequent guest speaker. She recently moderated a panel of Mystery, Mayhem and Suspense with fellow Sisters in Crime authors at the Placerville Library. In her professional life before writing, she worked in radio and television, high tech and interior design.
The public is invited. CWC membership not required.
Writers Network is held the first Friday of every month at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), 2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova (just north of Highway 50) starting at 9 AM. Meetings are free. Attendees pay for their own breakfast. Get map.
Questions? Contact Margie Yee Webb via the CWC Contact page.
Members are urged to invite their writer friends to attend these sessions. CWC membership is not required. They may also want to consider joining CWC to enjoy the benefits of mixing with many experienced writers willing to share what they know.
Friday, February 6, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.How to Take Your Career Transitions and Strengths and Turn Them Into a Novel
What makes any one of us think we can actually write a novel–despite having arrived at a “certain” age, complete with life’s lessons learned and a range of previous jobs under the belt? So asks El Dorado Hills romantic suspense/ murder author Sherry Joyce, who, after excelling at several careers of her own, set out to do just that. The result is her first novel, The Dordogne Deception.
Joyce will discuss her writing journey during our February Networking breakfast meeting and will share pointers on how we can convert our own career strengths and life choices to help us create a compelling novel.
Sherry Joyce is a frequent guest speaker. She recently moderated a panel of Mystery, Mayhem and Suspense with fellow Sisters in Crime authors at the Placerville Library. In her professional life before writing, she worked in radio and television, high tech and interior design.
The public is invited. CWC membership not required.
Writers Network is held the first Friday of every month at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), 2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova (just north of Highway 50) starting at 9 AM. Meetings are free. Attendees pay for their own breakfast. Get map.
Questions? Contact Margie Yee Webb via the CWC Contact page.
Members are urged to invite their writer friends to attend these sessions. CWC membership is not required. They may also want to consider joining CWC to enjoy the benefits of mixing with many experienced writers willing to share what they know.
Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, November 8 2:00 PM
North Highlands Antelope Library Author Mystery Panel
Join Capital Crimes, the Sacramento-area chapter of Sisters in Crime, as they present a terrific panel of mystery authors, with chapter president Michele Drier MC’ing. Kathleen Asay, Louise Crawford, Elaine Faber, Sherry Joyce, Joyce Mason and Linda Townsdin will each discuss their specific genre of mystery writing
North Highlands Antelope Library Author Mystery Panel
Join Capital Crimes, the Sacramento-area chapter of Sisters in Crime, as they present a terrific panel of mystery authors, with chapter president Michele Drier MC’ing. Kathleen Asay, Louise Crawford, Elaine Faber, Sherry Joyce, Joyce Mason and Linda Townsdin will each discuss their specific genre of mystery writing
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Mayhem and Suspense
Local Writers Share Their Secrets
Autumn is approaching! It’s time to curl up by the fire with a new mystery or suspense. If you love “whodunit” mysteries and suspense, you won’t want to miss learning “howdunit.”
Four published local authors will speak, sharing their secrets for writing popular genres.
1:00-3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 6 at the Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane.
Sherry Joyce: The Dordogne Deception. A former Silicon Valley Vice President of Human Resources, Sherry Joyce owns a design business, is a feature writer for a local magazine and enjoys writing suspense. Sherry served as a panelist at the “Calamari Crime Left Coast Crime” convention in Monterey in March 2014. Sherry Joyce has received professional acclaim from Beth Ruyak, Host “Insight” Capital Public Radio (NPR); Wendy Schultz, Staff Writer, Mountain Democrat; Publisher, au Château News, Book Viral and San Francisco Book Review
Cindy Sample: Dying for a Date, Dying for a Dance (2012 Lefty Finalist for best humorous mystery and Northern California Publishers & Authors Best Fiction for 2011) and Dying for a Daiquiri (Finalist, 2014 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery). Cindy’s wildly popular, award-winning humorous mysteries featuring soccer mom, Laurel McKay, have made her a national bestselling author.
Linda Townsdin: Focused on Murder---a Spirit Lake Mystery. Linda Townsdin worked for years in communications for nonprofit and corporate organizations, and most recently as writer/editor for a national criminal justice consortium. Her short fiction has been published in several anthologies, including the 2013 Capitol Crimes Anthology.
Elaine Faber: Black Cat’s Legacy, Black Cat and Angel’s Journey, Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer. A resident of Elk Grove, Faber’s Black Cat mystery series has feline lovers’ appeal. Faber’s short stories have been published in short story collections and national magazines.
All authors are active members of Sacramento “Sisters in Crime” and Northern California Publishers and Authors.
For more information about this free public event, contact the library at (530) 621-5540 or visit the Upcoming Events calendar on the library’s website: www.eldoradolibrary.org
Local Writers Share Their Secrets
Autumn is approaching! It’s time to curl up by the fire with a new mystery or suspense. If you love “whodunit” mysteries and suspense, you won’t want to miss learning “howdunit.”
Four published local authors will speak, sharing their secrets for writing popular genres.
1:00-3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 6 at the Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane.
Sherry Joyce: The Dordogne Deception. A former Silicon Valley Vice President of Human Resources, Sherry Joyce owns a design business, is a feature writer for a local magazine and enjoys writing suspense. Sherry served as a panelist at the “Calamari Crime Left Coast Crime” convention in Monterey in March 2014. Sherry Joyce has received professional acclaim from Beth Ruyak, Host “Insight” Capital Public Radio (NPR); Wendy Schultz, Staff Writer, Mountain Democrat; Publisher, au Château News, Book Viral and San Francisco Book Review
Cindy Sample: Dying for a Date, Dying for a Dance (2012 Lefty Finalist for best humorous mystery and Northern California Publishers & Authors Best Fiction for 2011) and Dying for a Daiquiri (Finalist, 2014 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery). Cindy’s wildly popular, award-winning humorous mysteries featuring soccer mom, Laurel McKay, have made her a national bestselling author.
Linda Townsdin: Focused on Murder---a Spirit Lake Mystery. Linda Townsdin worked for years in communications for nonprofit and corporate organizations, and most recently as writer/editor for a national criminal justice consortium. Her short fiction has been published in several anthologies, including the 2013 Capitol Crimes Anthology.
Elaine Faber: Black Cat’s Legacy, Black Cat and Angel’s Journey, Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer. A resident of Elk Grove, Faber’s Black Cat mystery series has feline lovers’ appeal. Faber’s short stories have been published in short story collections and national magazines.
All authors are active members of Sacramento “Sisters in Crime” and Northern California Publishers and Authors.
For more information about this free public event, contact the library at (530) 621-5540 or visit the Upcoming Events calendar on the library’s website: www.eldoradolibrary.org
Delighted to receive this award for my short story submission,
"The Ferry" !
Mark your calendar !
MYSTERY, MAYHEM & SUSPENSE: Local Writers Share Their Secrets
Autumn will be here before you know it and it will be time to curl up with a new mystery or suspense. If you love "whodunit" mysteries and suspense you won't want to miss learning "howdunit".
I will join the panel of four published local authors. Learn our secrets for writing popular genres!
Author Panel:
Sherry Joyce
Cindy Sample
Linda Townsdin
Elaine Faber
Saturday, September 6, 2014
1:00-3:00 P.M.
Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane
for information, contact: Krystal Owens, Program Coordinator 530.621-5333 or [email protected]
MYSTERY, MAYHEM & SUSPENSE: Local Writers Share Their Secrets
Autumn will be here before you know it and it will be time to curl up with a new mystery or suspense. If you love "whodunit" mysteries and suspense you won't want to miss learning "howdunit".
I will join the panel of four published local authors. Learn our secrets for writing popular genres!
Author Panel:
Sherry Joyce
Cindy Sample
Linda Townsdin
Elaine Faber
Saturday, September 6, 2014
1:00-3:00 P.M.
Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane
for information, contact: Krystal Owens, Program Coordinator 530.621-5333 or [email protected]
Left Coast Crime 2014 "Calamari Crime" conference in Monterey, March 20-23rd
Keynote speakers include Sue Grafton and Cara Black.
For additional conference information:
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/2014/
My assigned panel discussion topic is:
Going It Alone: Authors Discuss Pros & Cons of Self-Publishing
SUNDAY 9:00 - 9:45
Fellow panelists:
Laurie Stevens (M)
Michael Cooper
Vinnie Hansen
Sherry Joyce
William E. Wallace
For additional panel information:
p://www.leftcoastcrime.org/2014/Panels.html
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Keynote speakers include Sue Grafton and Cara Black.
For additional conference information:
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/2014/
My assigned panel discussion topic is:
Going It Alone: Authors Discuss Pros & Cons of Self-Publishing
SUNDAY 9:00 - 9:45
Fellow panelists:
Laurie Stevens (M)
Michael Cooper
Vinnie Hansen
Sherry Joyce
William E. Wallace
For additional panel information:
p://www.leftcoastcrime.org/2014/Panels.html
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Upcoming Speaking Engagement at Woodland Library. Click link below to read front page article in the Woodland Record
http://woodlandrecord.com/author-of-suspense-novel-the-dordogne-deception-to-talk-at-friends-of-lib-p3406-1.htm
Author of suspense novel 'The Dordogne Deception' to talk at Friends of Library event, Feb. 13Courtesy article• Saturday, February 01, 2014
Northern California author Sherry Joyce will discuss her novel "The Dordogne Deception" at the February Author Event presented by Friends of the Woodland Library on Thursday, February 13, at the Woodland Library Leake Center, 250 First Street, Woodland. Members only reception is at 6 pm (memberships are available at the door) and the author's presentation begins at 6:30.
Please visit WoodlandFOL.org, for information.
Lightning storm in southwest France inspires romantic suspense novel
Sherry Joyce’s debut fiction, The Dordogne Deception, was conceived when the tower of the French chateau where she was vacationing was struck by lightning. Terrified and unable to sleep that night, a romantic suspense novel was born, inspired by extensive travel over many years throughout Europe, as well as the familiarity of living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Evoking her experience as a Silicon Valley Vice President of Human Relations, Sherry Joyce has created an appealing main character in Cherise Eden, an attractive, high profile female executive who escapes from San Francisco to a castle in southwestern France to heal the wounds from her unforeseen divorce.
A cunning guest charms the new owner of the castle, Cherise, luring her toward a deadly deception. A retired detective residing in the English Cotswolds investigates an improbable accidental death which leads him to the French castle where he prevents a murder and discovers love in the outcome. Duplicity and murder shatter Cherise’s illusions as she comes to realize decisions made during a woman’s most vulnerable moments are the most dangerous.
Author Joyce has enjoyed many years of creative and technical writing including product marketing to serving as editor-in-chief of high-tech company newsletters. Her award-winning projects and articles have been featured in Gentry, Builder Architect, California Home and Design, and National Kitchen and Bath.
She is a member of Sacramento Sisters in Crime, Northern California Publishers and Authors, San Francisco Women’s Book Association and Romance Writers of America. Find Sherry Joyce at SherryJoyce.com and facebook.com/sherry.joyce.50.
The FOL invites everyone to celebrate "Love Your Library Week" (February 9 to 15) by attending Sherry North's presentation. The first 40 attendees will receive a Valentine goody bag
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Author of suspense novel 'The Dordogne Deception' to talk at Friends of Library event, Feb. 13Courtesy article• Saturday, February 01, 2014
Northern California author Sherry Joyce will discuss her novel "The Dordogne Deception" at the February Author Event presented by Friends of the Woodland Library on Thursday, February 13, at the Woodland Library Leake Center, 250 First Street, Woodland. Members only reception is at 6 pm (memberships are available at the door) and the author's presentation begins at 6:30.
Please visit WoodlandFOL.org, for information.
Lightning storm in southwest France inspires romantic suspense novel
Sherry Joyce’s debut fiction, The Dordogne Deception, was conceived when the tower of the French chateau where she was vacationing was struck by lightning. Terrified and unable to sleep that night, a romantic suspense novel was born, inspired by extensive travel over many years throughout Europe, as well as the familiarity of living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Evoking her experience as a Silicon Valley Vice President of Human Relations, Sherry Joyce has created an appealing main character in Cherise Eden, an attractive, high profile female executive who escapes from San Francisco to a castle in southwestern France to heal the wounds from her unforeseen divorce.
A cunning guest charms the new owner of the castle, Cherise, luring her toward a deadly deception. A retired detective residing in the English Cotswolds investigates an improbable accidental death which leads him to the French castle where he prevents a murder and discovers love in the outcome. Duplicity and murder shatter Cherise’s illusions as she comes to realize decisions made during a woman’s most vulnerable moments are the most dangerous.
Author Joyce has enjoyed many years of creative and technical writing including product marketing to serving as editor-in-chief of high-tech company newsletters. Her award-winning projects and articles have been featured in Gentry, Builder Architect, California Home and Design, and National Kitchen and Bath.
She is a member of Sacramento Sisters in Crime, Northern California Publishers and Authors, San Francisco Women’s Book Association and Romance Writers of America. Find Sherry Joyce at SherryJoyce.com and facebook.com/sherry.joyce.50.
The FOL invites everyone to celebrate "Love Your Library Week" (February 9 to 15) by attending Sherry North's presentation. The first 40 attendees will receive a Valentine goody bag
- See more at: http://woodlandrecord.com/author-of-suspense-novel-the-dordogne-deception-to-talk-at-friends-of-lib-p3406-1.htm#sthash.kz5JoIzP.dpuf
Speaking Engagement
Woodland Public Library, "Love Your Library"
6:00 PM Reception, 6:30 presentation by author Sherry Joyce
Free and open to the public
Woodland Public Library
250 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695. For more information call: 530. 661-5980
Woodland Public Library, "Love Your Library"
6:00 PM Reception, 6:30 presentation by author Sherry Joyce
Free and open to the public
Woodland Public Library
250 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695. For more information call: 530. 661-5980
Speaking Engagement :
Soroptimist International of Placerville
Wednesday, January 15, noon
(members only)
Author appearance: Friday, January 3, 2014. Private Wine Club Event
Mark Your Calendar! Free & Open to the Public
"Fifty Shades of Mystery" Author Panel
Saturday, November 23rd, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Author Cindy Sample (Dying for a Date, Dying for a Dance, Dying for a Daiquiri)
will lead the panel of authors:
Kathy Asay, Flint House
Michele Drier, Snap, Edited for Death, Labeled for Death
Sherry Joyce, The Dordogne Deception
The Marketplace is located: 1325 Riley St. Folsom, CA 95630-5543 in the Commonwealth Shopping Center (across the street from Lowe’s in the Raley's shopping center) 916-984-4220
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Meet Sherry Joyce and purchase The Dordogne Deception
Wed. 12/11 Serrano Book Club (private event)
Sat. 12/14 Northern California Publishers and Authors
Holiday Luncheon, Red Hawk
Fri. 1/3/14 Serrano Wine Club (private event)
Wed. 1/15 noon Soroptimist International of Placerville
Denny's 99 Fair Ln Placerville, CA 95667
Author Afternoon at the Library El Dorado Hills Library
Saturday, Nov. 2, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Please stop by and see me. I'll have books for sale and would love to chat with you. I'll be joining over a dozen local authors at the library.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to purchase copies of The Dordogne Deception and get them autographed for the perfect Christmas present!
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=7839&EventID=184074&PK=
Saturday, Nov. 2, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Please stop by and see me. I'll have books for sale and would love to chat with you. I'll be joining over a dozen local authors at the library.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to purchase copies of The Dordogne Deception and get them autographed for the perfect Christmas present!
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=7839&EventID=184074&PK=
BOOK LAUNCH A HUGE SUCCESS!
Thank you so much to everyone who made it happen. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine so many supporters arriving to share Happy Hour and fill every corner of Face in A Book bookstore. I think we had close to 100 guests who braved the heat and lines to purchase The Dordogne Deception. A huge thanks to my team--- Dan Cattone for running the raffle, Joey for taking photos, Frank Joyce for pouring his award-winning wines, my husband Jim and John Dane for working as volunteers, and Lisa Dane for press/publicity and event planning. Zoom magazine and Nina, publisher of " Behind the Gates" covered the event. Look for coverage in October (Zoom) and additional follow up in "Behind the Gates." Thank you to Janice and Teresa staff of Face in a Book for their patience and hard work. Most of all, thank you, dear friends and supporters for your part in launching my dream!
Thank you so much to everyone who made it happen. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine so many supporters arriving to share Happy Hour and fill every corner of Face in A Book bookstore. I think we had close to 100 guests who braved the heat and lines to purchase The Dordogne Deception. A huge thanks to my team--- Dan Cattone for running the raffle, Joey for taking photos, Frank Joyce for pouring his award-winning wines, my husband Jim and John Dane for working as volunteers, and Lisa Dane for press/publicity and event planning. Zoom magazine and Nina, publisher of " Behind the Gates" covered the event. Look for coverage in October (Zoom) and additional follow up in "Behind the Gates." Thank you to Janice and Teresa staff of Face in a Book for their patience and hard work. Most of all, thank you, dear friends and supporters for your part in launching my dream!
Upcoming Events---Set to Launch!
THE DORDOGNE DECEPTION is published!
Mark your calendars:
THE DORDOGNE DECEPTION Book Launch
at Face in a Book bookstore in El Dorado Hills!
Friday, August 30, 2013 6-8 P.M.
Purchase your copy & meet author Sherry Joyce
Pre-book signing "Meet and Greet" Happy Hour across the street at Bistro 33 4:30-6:00
French-theme music and raffle items
Wine provided by
Joyce Vineyards
2013 Forbes Best Monterey County
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LISTEN to my Interview on CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO (8/28/2013)!
download
link
Author Sherry Joyce
" A thunderstruck chateau, an untimely murder and a lovely Silicon Valley divorcee
are crucial ingredients to Sherry Joyce's new romantic suspense novel, "The
Dordogne Deception." Joyce joins us talk about the thrilling story that inspired
her recent work, her fantasy week in a French chateau and her experiences
travelling Europe."
"Insight" Hosted by Beth Ruyak
Capital Public Radio
90.9 FM KXJZ Sacramento
90.5 FM KKTO Tahoe City/Reno
91.3 FM Stockton/Modesto
88.1 FM KQNC Quincy
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Publications & Articles---Read about Sherry!
October 2013 Zoom (available at Nugget and many businesses)
page 17
Book Launch The Dordogne Deception.
http://zoomfolsom.com/events/author-sherry-joyce-book-launch-signing
Autumn 2103 feature in au Chateau News
"Romance and Suspense
in the Perigord" Perigord
http://www.au-chateau.com/auChateauNews69.php
http://www.au-chateau.com/
Sacramento Bee "Between the Lines" August 25, 2013
Mountain Democrat, August 23 page B7
http://www.mtdemocrat.com/gallery-posts/the-dordogne-deciption/attachment/the-dordogne-deception/
Village News, "Spotlight" August 21 front page
http://www.villagelife.com/entertainment/lightning-storm-inspires-romantic-suspense-novel/
----August "El Dorado Telegraph" front page feature
http://www.edhtelegraph.com/article/familiar-faces-inspiration-new-book-struck-writer-bolt-lightning
August "Folsom Telegraph" feature
http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/article/familiar-faces-inspiration-new-book-struck-writer-bolt-lightning
-----August "Behind the Gates" Sherry is featured on the
cover and in a two page spread inside!
Auburn Journal , 8/12 8/14, 8/25
http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/familiar-faces-inspiration-new-book-struck-writer-bolt-lightning
----Zoom August Calendar of Events
-----El Dorado Arts Council August
----Face in a Book Calendar of Events
http://www.getyourfaceinabook.com/calendar.php
----- August 2013 Style Magazine/Folsom-EDH edition!
"Local Authors: Area Talent Hits Shelves" (Page 33)
http://www.stylemg.com/Style/August-2013/Local-Authors/index.php?cparticle=2&siarticle=1#artanc
"What's Up" (page 13)
http://www.stylemg.com/Folsom-El-Dorado-Hills/August-2013/Goings-on-in-the-Folsom-El-Dorado-Hills-areas/
"People & Their Pets" (page 39)
http://www.stylemg.com/Folsom-El-Dorado-Hills/August-2013/People-and-Their-Pets-2013/
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Listen to me on radio program
'"Tell Me a Story"
hosted by Joy Hockman
WFTE 90.3 Mt. Cobb/105.7 FM Scranton (25 minutes)
click link below:
The Dordogne Deception written and read
by Sherry Joyce_final.mp3
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Follow this space for additional Upcoming Events
& Book Signings
Mark your calendars:
THE DORDOGNE DECEPTION Book Launch
at Face in a Book bookstore in El Dorado Hills!
Friday, August 30, 2013 6-8 P.M.
Purchase your copy & meet author Sherry Joyce
Pre-book signing "Meet and Greet" Happy Hour across the street at Bistro 33 4:30-6:00
French-theme music and raffle items
Wine provided by
Joyce Vineyards
2013 Forbes Best Monterey County
*************
LISTEN to my Interview on CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO (8/28/2013)!
download
link
Author Sherry Joyce
" A thunderstruck chateau, an untimely murder and a lovely Silicon Valley divorcee
are crucial ingredients to Sherry Joyce's new romantic suspense novel, "The
Dordogne Deception." Joyce joins us talk about the thrilling story that inspired
her recent work, her fantasy week in a French chateau and her experiences
travelling Europe."
"Insight" Hosted by Beth Ruyak
Capital Public Radio
90.9 FM KXJZ Sacramento
90.5 FM KKTO Tahoe City/Reno
91.3 FM Stockton/Modesto
88.1 FM KQNC Quincy
**************
Publications & Articles---Read about Sherry!
October 2013 Zoom (available at Nugget and many businesses)
page 17
Book Launch The Dordogne Deception.
http://zoomfolsom.com/events/author-sherry-joyce-book-launch-signing
Autumn 2103 feature in au Chateau News
"Romance and Suspense
in the Perigord" Perigord
http://www.au-chateau.com/auChateauNews69.php
http://www.au-chateau.com/
Sacramento Bee "Between the Lines" August 25, 2013
Mountain Democrat, August 23 page B7
http://www.mtdemocrat.com/gallery-posts/the-dordogne-deciption/attachment/the-dordogne-deception/
Village News, "Spotlight" August 21 front page
http://www.villagelife.com/entertainment/lightning-storm-inspires-romantic-suspense-novel/
----August "El Dorado Telegraph" front page feature
http://www.edhtelegraph.com/article/familiar-faces-inspiration-new-book-struck-writer-bolt-lightning
August "Folsom Telegraph" feature
http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/article/familiar-faces-inspiration-new-book-struck-writer-bolt-lightning
-----August "Behind the Gates" Sherry is featured on the
cover and in a two page spread inside!
Auburn Journal , 8/12 8/14, 8/25
http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/familiar-faces-inspiration-new-book-struck-writer-bolt-lightning
----Zoom August Calendar of Events
-----El Dorado Arts Council August
----Face in a Book Calendar of Events
http://www.getyourfaceinabook.com/calendar.php
----- August 2013 Style Magazine/Folsom-EDH edition!
"Local Authors: Area Talent Hits Shelves" (Page 33)
http://www.stylemg.com/Style/August-2013/Local-Authors/index.php?cparticle=2&siarticle=1#artanc
"What's Up" (page 13)
http://www.stylemg.com/Folsom-El-Dorado-Hills/August-2013/Goings-on-in-the-Folsom-El-Dorado-Hills-areas/
"People & Their Pets" (page 39)
http://www.stylemg.com/Folsom-El-Dorado-Hills/August-2013/People-and-Their-Pets-2013/
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Listen to me on radio program
'"Tell Me a Story"
hosted by Joy Hockman
WFTE 90.3 Mt. Cobb/105.7 FM Scranton (25 minutes)
click link below:
The Dordogne Deception written and read
by Sherry Joyce_final.mp3
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Follow this space for additional Upcoming Events
& Book Signings
