Joan has compiled a fine communications guide. If you're looking for a concise reference to help you with your verbal and written communications skills, The Write Rules is for you."
— Steve, ESL teacher
"This book gives clear writing guidelines--keep it concise and simple.
— KA, PE— Kelly, Engineer
Joan spoke to P.S. 97 in Queens
NY last spring about Go For It Leadership, her handbook to empower students. It was well received by elementary students who used it to dovetail with their course on Respect for All Students — an important trait for students of any age.”
— P.S. 97, Queens, NY (Spring 2025 school event summary)
Joan presented a webinar earlier in 2025
How To Be Your Own Authorpreneur, to the Hearts Through History writing group. “She empowered us to open our own enterprises as authors.”
— Member feedback, Hearts Through History Writing Group, 2025
Joan was interviewed by the wonderful Emily Dunn from Winkbooks.
They talked about how a writer works with more than words.
The heart becomes involved, often draining us emotionally. The logical side of our brain helps balance out emotions
“When we venture beyond our desks and interact as the writer with the world, the ways we present ourselves and the opportunities we explore enrich us when we return to our little corner desks. “
