Joyce Hanewinkel

I am a fledgling writer with four contest wins and three published pieces. After working forty-six years in various fields—sales, advertising, medical, military, manufacturing, and procurement, I retired a year early to address My parent's increasing needs. Writing was an escape. I revisited poignant memories of my childhood, exploits from my military service, and tales of my soccer travels. I entered one of these stories in a writing contest and won first place in the humor category. That win unlocked a portal to the writing community and new adventures. I am now drafting my first novel.