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Joseph Cognard

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One of my main interests, and, what I am so passionate about, being an author, is the joy of writing dialogue. I will often write the entire conversation of a chapter, and then complete the rest. So far, although both my books have been primarily Young Adult in nature, I do strive to make them appeal to all genres and audiences. I am not certain if I will remain in YA style forever, but, the stories I have written felt right in that area. I receive great enjoyment in creating puzzles or drama in my books, and , I love to see how the charaters will react. In addition to that, I also enjoy having multiple endings in mind when I write something, for that allows me to really let the charaters react freely, thus, making for a most interesting no ...more

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Joseph Cognard My younger daughter suggested I write a book about a puppy club. I took this to mean write a story about a dog from another planet. Sometimes us autho…moreMy younger daughter suggested I write a book about a puppy club. I took this to mean write a story about a dog from another planet. Sometimes us authors hear what we want to hear.(less)
Joseph Cognard I am self-published though I originally tried getting a publisher. Early on a friend who was an agent told me there was almost no chance that I would …moreI am self-published though I originally tried getting a publisher. Early on a friend who was an agent told me there was almost no chance that I would be able to use my daughters art work.
I asked him what were the chances of getting published if I dropped my daughter's artwork. He said better but still pretty slim. So that weighed heavily on my decision , though if he thought I would find a publisher without a doubt, then I probably would have kicked my daughter to the curb. I think a big stumbling block a new writer including myself makes when trying to get published is not writing for a particular audience. Publisher in some rare times will try something out of the norm, but in most circumstances they want books that are going to appeal to the audiences they know and have built. This advice might be in some way detrimental to a writers work the reality is the writer especially at that stage is writing for the publisher not the general public, so that needs to remembered if trying to go the normal publishing house route.
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Written for You

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“Doug: Either straighten out your life or drink more coffee. And from what I heard about you, Id do the latte.”
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“Doug: I would not wipe my ass with your manuscript. Would you like to know why?
Bob: Sure
Doug: Because there is crap already all over it.”
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“Doug: Either straighten out your life or drink more coffee. And from what I heard about you, Id do the latte.”
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“I have seen them riding seaward on the waves
Combing the white hair of the waves blown back
When the wind blows the water white and black.

We have lingered in the chambers of the sea
By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown
Till human voices wake us, and we drown.”
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message 9: by Kyle

Kyle Thank you for the add, Joseph!


Joseph Cognard All my books are currently running Goodreads Giveaways.
I am also sending out a few Kindle gift versions in exchange for honest review of book. If you are interested send me a message.

Cemetery Girl by Joseph Cognard
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Three Twigs for the Campfire by Joseph Cognard
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Written for You by Joseph Cognard
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Reigning by Joseph Cognard
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Robert Thanks for the friend request, Joseph.


message 6: by Cindi

Cindi Thanks for the friend-vite, Joseph. :)


message 5: by Midu

Midu Hadi Thanks for the invite!


message 4: by Beth

Beth Hi Joseph,
Thanks for sending a friend request to this fellow Goodreads author!


Maryjane Here is my review for Cemetery Girl Joseph.

I absolutely loved this book. It is a wonderful read for all ages and grabs your attention right from the beginning. This book kept me interested right up until the end. At times, I found myself laughing, feeling sad, and excited. It is a sweet story of a girl named Janie who just so happens to like drawing in the cemetery. Vanessa (her best friend) gave her the nickname of cemetery girl. It takes you through her school years and friendships that she has made while growing up. She learns a lot about herself and her drawing with the help of her friends Vanessa, Bobby, Keith, and a woman named Arlene Mabbit.

You will find her getting into trouble with her friends, falling in love, and growing up, as all kids do. You will even find out why she feels such inspiration while drawing in the cemetery. I won't tell you anything else because I don't want to give anything away. However, I will tell you that it is definitely worth the read. Joseph Cognard has a great way of getting you close enough to the characters that you actually feel that you are part of their group. I give this book five stars.
Joseph Cognard


Madeleine Richards Dear Joseph,
I have just finished reading the synopsis of "The Cemetery Girl" on Goodreads. I am sure this is a book I would enjoy and I would like to add it to my Books, Blogs, Authors and More current challenge. Please let me know if this meets with your approval.
Madeleine


message 1: by L

L Dear Joseph,
Thank you for your friendship request here on GoodReads. Despite sadly not winning the giveaway, i still am most intregued by your work that apeals to me and so i do hope that i shall have the oportunity at some point of reading it. Young Adult, science-fiction and fantasy are the three genre that i read the most! Thank you once again.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x


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