About Joy L. Magnusson

     Hi. I'm so glad you dropped by to see my blog.

     My name is Joy L. Magnusson. I am a freelance writer, proofreader and editor, and aspiring novelist. You can visit me at www.joyandwriting.com to learn more about the services I offer and what I can do for you.

     I have a life-long passion for the written word. Since I was a child with a binder full of paper a pencil, writing has always been an essential part of my life. I've had publications in magazines, journals, anthologies and websites.

     I love to use my writing to entertain, enlighten and educate.

     And that's why I've created this blog for you.

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