#FRC14: #Review of Waking Up Joy by Tina Ann Forkner ~ Crossroad Reviews

Behind every lost dream lies a second chance… When adored town spinster Joy Talley ends up in a coma after a peculiar accident, she is surprised and incensed to hear what is being said in her hospital room, including plans for her funeral. When she finally wakes, her well-meaning, but bossy, brothers and sisters dismiss her claims, thinking her accident has knocked her off her rocker, but Joy has never felt better, and is determined to set the past right.
Now Joy must face her darkest secret and risk reopening wounds caused by an old flame who rejected her more than twenty years ago. But taking risks brings change, as well as a new, younger man into Joy’s life, making her feel like a teenager again. Suddenly Joy’s once humdrum life is anything but boring and routine and the future beckons, exhilarating and bright.

About the Author

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Biography

Tina Ann Forkner is the author of WAKING UP JOY (Tule Publishing Group). She is also the author of RUBY AMONG US and ROSE HOUSE (Random House). When she isn't writing, Tina is a substitute teacher and lives with her family in Wyoming.

"A wonderfully-paced weave of compelling characters dealing with buried secrets and second chances within the framework of a flawed but fascinating family. Tina Forkner is an insightful, engaging storyteller. If you're a fan of Jodi Picoult, you won't be disappointed." ~ Susan Meissner Author of A Fall of Marigolds

"Tina Ann Forkner takes us on a hilarious yet emotionally demanding adventure in Waking Up Joy. The free-spirited Joy has an unforgettable voice that puts us solidly on her side, no matter how unconventional her choices. Waking Up Joy is a rollicking ride." ~ Susan Schoenberger, Author of The Virtues of Oxygen

"Tina Ann Forkner has created a remarkable cast of characters in the Talleys. The wit, wisdom, humor, and real-life escapades of Joy will keep the reader guessing and turning pages to the satisfying conclusion. Thoroughly captivating!" ~ Chris Fabry, award-winning author of June Bug

"A refreshingly candid look at the ties that bind. From dark secrets and magic charms to deep faith and a touch of romance, Tina Forkner's Waking Up Joy will enchant you with its lively prose and heartfelt humor. It's a mesmerizing tale of the Talley family, and you're sure to fall in love with them as I did. Bravo, Tina!" ~ Carla Stewart, award-winning author of Stardust and The Hatmaker's Heart

"Tina Forkner's characters are well-drawn, her story setting a place we all know, and her storyline one that can't help but change us. Reading Forkner feels like coming home." ~ Gina Holmes, award-winning author of Wings of Glass

"Unique, captivating writing that made me eager to turn each page. Tina's humor and dialogue makes this novel a treat to read." ~ Alice J. Wisler, Award-winning author of Rain Song and How Sweet It Is

"Tina Forkner has penned a delightful novel, a heartfelt story filled with quirky characters, family secrets and lost love. This book is another example of why Ms. Forkner remains a reader favorite. She's definitely one of mine!" ~Kellie Coates Gilbert, author of Woman of Fortune

"Reading is a passion of mine, and when I find myself identifying with the characters, anxious to get to the next page to find answers to my questions, I know I'm into a good book! The daughter-mother-grandmother theme in Ruby Among Us pulled me in. Wonderful story-telling." -JORDIN SPARKS, Music Artist & 2007 American Idol Winner.

"A skillfully written, moving tale of women (and their men) who find that love covers a multitude of sins. Tina Ann Forkner weaves this story together with great detail and, like the quilts that are such an integral part of the novel, pieces it together with beautiful results." -DEBBIE SMITH, songwriter with her husband, Michael W. Smith

This is a very thought provoking book about living life to the fullest and not allowing anything to stop you. It was a great story with a wonderful cast.

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Even if you are not a fan of this kind of book you should still check it out!

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