Joie Lesin — Author
@joielesin.bsky.social
Award-winning, Minnesota-based author Joie Lesin writes character-driven, emotional, atmospheric tales about heartache and hope.
www.jlesin.com
THE PASSENGER
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THE PASSENGER
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Hello. I’m Joie Lesin, speculative fiction author, poet and amateur photographer. Happy to be here!
It’s Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is RUN.
🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...
#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...
#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It’s Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is RUN.
🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...
#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
🖤 Second chances have a way of waiting on paths you never meant to wander...
#thepassengernovel #supernaturalfiction #ghoststorieswithheart #fictionthatlingers #booksky #bookish #bookworms #hauntingstories #upmarketsupernatural #bookqw
Some souls refuse to let go.
“Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet.” — Reader Views
THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
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“Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet.” — Reader Views
THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#supernaturalfiction #ghoststories #paranormalfiction #historicalfantasy #softlyhaunted #joielesinbooks #thepassengernovel #booksky #books #booksbooksbooks #twrpbks #readersky
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Some souls refuse to let go.
“Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet.” — Reader Views
THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#supernaturalfiction #ghoststories #paranormalfiction #historicalfantasy #softlyhaunted #joielesinbooks #thepassengernovel #booksky #books #booksbooksbooks #twrpbks #readersky
“Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet.” — Reader Views
THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#supernaturalfiction #ghoststories #paranormalfiction #historicalfantasy #softlyhaunted #joielesinbooks #thepassengernovel #booksky #books #booksbooksbooks #twrpbks #readersky
"Either you tell me, or you do not,” she said. “Do not give me crumbs to go on, per favore, and expect me to treat the woman with less than my usual hospitality.” —excerpt from THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction
#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"Either you tell me, or you do not,” she said. “Do not give me crumbs to go on, per favore, and expect me to treat the woman with less than my usual hospitality.” —excerpt from THE PASSENGER by Joie Lesin
#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction
#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction
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“Tradition. Without our traditions, our lives would be. . .” Continue reading: bit.ly/3LQjyaV
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
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November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“Tradition. Without our traditions, our lives would be. . .” Continue reading: bit.ly/3LQjyaV
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
#authorlife #readersky #traditions #Thanksgiving #mondayblogs
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The past 18 months or so have been wild for my writing life. I submitted an older manuscript to Cloaked Press on a whim. Now, I have a cover! #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #epicfantasy #booknerds #booksky
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Cover Reveal: Solarflame
Discover the captivating cover reveal of 'Solarflame'! Dive into a world of dragons, destiny, and divine fire. Don't miss this cover reveal!
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November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The past 18 months or so have been wild for my writing life. I submitted an older manuscript to Cloaked Press on a whim. Now, I have a cover! #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #epicfantasy #booknerds #booksky
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Today is the last one ... it's free for the downloading. A Valentine's Day during Thanksgiving week. But it's all about the love and fun in the small New England town. I hope you like it. #romancegems #christmastown #sweetromance #secondchances #seasonedromance #romancelandia #booksky a.co/d/5Lu7Y9v
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today is the last one ... it's free for the downloading. A Valentine's Day during Thanksgiving week. But it's all about the love and fun in the small New England town. I hope you like it. #romancegems #christmastown #sweetromance #secondchances #seasonedromance #romancelandia #booksky a.co/d/5Lu7Y9v
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November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Over the summer, I wondered where my poetry muse had gone. Then finally on quiet-slippered feet, she waltzed in and whispered this into my ear.
JOY
🌊 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poem #lakesuperior
JOY
🌊 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poem #lakesuperior
November 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Over the summer, I wondered where my poetry muse had gone. Then finally on quiet-slippered feet, she waltzed in and whispered this into my ear.
JOY
🌊 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poem #lakesuperior
JOY
🌊 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poem #lakesuperior
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Holiday Novellas #99cents #romancegems #romancelandia #booksky #novellas #christmasstories books.bookfunnel.com/holidaynovel...
Holiday Novellas for 99 cents!
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November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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A classroom game with a deadly twist...
#yalit #yabooks #teenlit #paranormal #wouldyourather #bookstagram
#yalit #yabooks #teenlit #paranormal #wouldyourather #bookstagram
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A classroom game with a deadly twist...
#yalit #yabooks #teenlit #paranormal #wouldyourather #bookstagram
#yalit #yabooks #teenlit #paranormal #wouldyourather #bookstagram
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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes and in the mind of a writer? Here's your chance. Take a peek! Still Moments Magazine: Behind The Words with Tena Stetler #interview #Writing #readingcommunity #paranormal #author
Behind The Words with Tena Stetler
I'm happy to welcome a special guest today, an author I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for many years since our time with the same publisher...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes and in the mind of a writer? Here's your chance. Take a peek! Still Moments Magazine: Behind The Words with Tena Stetler #interview #Writing #readingcommunity #paranormal #author
Now here’s the story about how I met Paolo.
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game.
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#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction #blogpost #FromTheArchives
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game.
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#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction #blogpost #FromTheArchives
The Story of How I Met Paolo
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game... This is the day I met Paolo.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Now here’s the story about how I met Paolo.
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game.
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#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction #blogpost #FromTheArchives
On that particular day, I was on the city bus on the way home from school playing the “what if” game.
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#thepassengernovel #bookclubfiction #historicalfantasy #emotionalfiction #supernaturalfiction #blogpost #FromTheArchives
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"Very creative and poignant."
~ Colleen L. Donnelly, author of I Have a Story
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~ Colleen L. Donnelly, author of I Have a Story
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#ShortStories #WritingCommunity
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"Very creative and poignant."
~ Colleen L. Donnelly, author of I Have a Story
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#ShortStories #WritingCommunity
~ Colleen L. Donnelly, author of I Have a Story
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#ShortStories #WritingCommunity
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Today is the last day to get this story for #FREE!! www.amazon.com/Mountain-Lau...
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today is the last day to get this story for #FREE!! www.amazon.com/Mountain-Lau...
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Out today! The Magic Stocking. #christmastown #romancegems #christmasbooks #contemporaryromance #magic #windowoverthesink #ttppublishing #nnlights #novella #bonusread #indianaauthors #hoosierwriters #romancelandia
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November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Out today! The Magic Stocking. #christmastown #romancegems #christmasbooks #contemporaryromance #magic #windowoverthesink #ttppublishing #nnlights #novella #bonusread #indianaauthors #hoosierwriters #romancelandia
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#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES (A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy
#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy
#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
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November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES (A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy
#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
“In proper society that wouldn’t be allowed. Not without ….” #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/4o4wLdy
#readersky #holidaybooks #historicalromance
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A doomed love, a cunning foe, a second chance at motherhood...
Ebook just $2.99
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#romanticsuspense #novella #christmasbooks #bookstagram
Ebook just $2.99
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November 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A doomed love, a cunning foe, a second chance at motherhood...
Ebook just $2.99
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#romanticsuspense #novella #christmasbooks #bookstagram
Ebook just $2.99
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#romanticsuspense #novella #christmasbooks #bookstagram
DANU’S DANCE | poetry-in-motion
I think it’s evident…
I prefer spring, summer, and autumn 🍂.
🌻 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #flowers #summerflowers
I think it’s evident…
I prefer spring, summer, and autumn 🍂.
🌻 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #flowers #summerflowers
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
DANU’S DANCE | poetry-in-motion
I think it’s evident…
I prefer spring, summer, and autumn 🍂.
🌻 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #flowers #summerflowers
I think it’s evident…
I prefer spring, summer, and autumn 🍂.
🌻 Poem, photographs, and video by Joie Lesin
#poetrysky #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #flowers #summerflowers
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#Newrelease #Bookrelease #ScottishHistorical #Vikings #Vikingromance #HistoricalRomance #Fatedlovers #AHAgrp
It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
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It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
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For a Viking’s Heart : Scottish Historical Romance (Ancient Songs Book 4)
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November 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#Newrelease #Bookrelease #ScottishHistorical #Vikings #Vikingromance #HistoricalRomance #Fatedlovers #AHAgrp
It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
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It's release day for my new Scottish Historical Romance: For a Viking's Heart. If you love fated lovers, adventure, and strong women, this one's for you!
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The fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles is under contract!
#yabooks #uf #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #booksky
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#yabooks #uf #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #booksky
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Vol. 4 Under Contract
This is one of those fun posts for an author: the fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles is under contract! You can read the prologue here for free.A Moment to Celebrate - YA Fantasy Se...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles is under contract!
#yabooks #uf #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #booksky
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#yabooks #uf #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #booksky
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🤍 Love lingers in the spaces between what was and is yet to come. 🤍
THE PASSENGER, a 1940’s ghost story set in the California wine country, tells a tale of family connections, life-changing choices, and love—lost and found.
#historicalfantasy #supernaturalfiction #bookreview #recommendedread
THE PASSENGER, a 1940’s ghost story set in the California wine country, tells a tale of family connections, life-changing choices, and love—lost and found.
#historicalfantasy #supernaturalfiction #bookreview #recommendedread
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
🤍 Love lingers in the spaces between what was and is yet to come. 🤍
THE PASSENGER, a 1940’s ghost story set in the California wine country, tells a tale of family connections, life-changing choices, and love—lost and found.
#historicalfantasy #supernaturalfiction #bookreview #recommendedread
THE PASSENGER, a 1940’s ghost story set in the California wine country, tells a tale of family connections, life-changing choices, and love—lost and found.
#historicalfantasy #supernaturalfiction #bookreview #recommendedread
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I'm at N.N. Light's Book Heaven talking about my newly updated and republished books. Stop by and read my publishing story! substack.com/@nnlightsboo... #ContemporaryRomance #indiepublishing #re-release #booksky #romancelandia
N. N. Light’s Book Heaven presents Jana Richards #authorspotlight #romance #romcom #laterinliferomance #mustread
I love reading in a variety of romance sub-genres and I enjoy the freedom of writing different kinds of romance novels, too.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I'm at N.N. Light's Book Heaven talking about my newly updated and republished books. Stop by and read my publishing story! substack.com/@nnlightsboo... #ContemporaryRomance #indiepublishing #re-release #booksky #romancelandia
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Say hello to Fee and Jed, the stars of A New Kind of Hope, at #nnlightsbookheaven #romancegems #romancelandia #booksky #windowoverthesink #dickens #secondchances #holidayromance #wordwranglers #99cents nnlightsbookheaven.substack.com/p/a-new-kind...
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Say hello to Fee and Jed, the stars of A New Kind of Hope, at #nnlightsbookheaven #romancegems #romancelandia #booksky #windowoverthesink #dickens #secondchances #holidayromance #wordwranglers #99cents nnlightsbookheaven.substack.com/p/a-new-kind...
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#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES
(A Letters to Santa Story)
As for a woman to marry, I’ve spent so much time making sure the business grew, I pushed that one element far away.”.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/3Ltx3Nw
#readersky #americanhistoricalromance #ladydetective
(A Letters to Santa Story)
As for a woman to marry, I’ve spent so much time making sure the business grew, I pushed that one element far away.”.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/3Ltx3Nw
#readersky #americanhistoricalromance #ladydetective
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES
(A Letters to Santa Story)
As for a woman to marry, I’ve spent so much time making sure the business grew, I pushed that one element far away.”.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/3Ltx3Nw
#readersky #americanhistoricalromance #ladydetective
(A Letters to Santa Story)
As for a woman to marry, I’ve spent so much time making sure the business grew, I pushed that one element far away.”.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/3Ltx3Nw
#readersky #americanhistoricalromance #ladydetective