Joyce Elferdink
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Joyce Elferdink

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The idea for "Pieces of You" was born nearly five years ago while I was living some of the experiences in the book. My friend--the model for Mark, the book's protagonist-- became comatose as a result of an undiagnosed medical problem. Although he seemed unconscious, I envisioned connecting, even following Mark's spirit to events in his past and on journeys to what might be our future. Through these imaginings, I wove an adventure of turning points, futuristic technology and sacrificial love in scenes from Vietnam, a banking crisis, and piracy off the Somali coast; and then looking ahead to space elevators and activity in Paradise. After seven full drafts of "Pieces of You," my first novel, I met editor Linnet Woods through LinkedIn, the professional networking site. Although we've never met--Woods lives on a schooner in the Balearic Islands of Spain--as a team we quickly completed the seventh version of the manuscript and are discussing further collaboration on a sequel tentatively entitled Battle of Jericho 2025. You will meet the Mark I knew in "Pieces of You," but first I'll give you a peek at its author. This is what I would tell everyone: I am distinctly creative with a zany sense of humor. These are a few of my favorite things: science fiction (and most other books, too); stimulating conversation (actually that should be at the top of the list); any shades of pink and purple; trying new things and visiting new places (especially with my grandchildren); and the list goes on... This is what you may want to know: I have a masters' degree in Communications and Urban Studies from Michigan State. The Urban Studies component enabled me to be an economic development director, bringing jobs to communities. The communications focus has allowed me to teach public speaking and writing at the college level, starting with a public speaking class at a military base for Austin Peay State University. By the way, I never planned to teach public speaking because I didn't take the course in college (out of fear). Neither did I plan to go into the Peace Corps but I volunteered after my children left home. I was in the first group ever to go into Kazakhstan. Serving entrepreneurs who had never before had the opportunity to run a business was one of the most fascinating and frustrating experiences of my life. This is what I only tell my students and readers: I urge you to contribute realistic, respectful feedback on whatever we discuss (especially on passages from my novel). I challenge you, too, to take up the tools of verbal and written communication, our greatest resources for "being the changes we wish to see in the world" (Gandhi). Some of my own perceptions are profiled through my novel; who knows, maybe you will find pieces of yours.
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