Jo Ann Woodsum
I am an attorney specializing in commercial real estate leasing transactions. I write romance novels under the pen name Joie Sonrisa (as yet unpublished).
I feed my avid book-reading habit by reviewing books in a variety of genres: mystery/thriller, romance, family travel stories, and memoirs with a special focus on the relationship between humans and their animal companions. As a single mother of two children adopted through the foster care system, I also read and review books about the joys and challenges of adopting and pareting special needs kids.
I love to write about San Francisco. I was a Bay Area resident for over a decade and still travel there frequently. I enjoy sharing my "insider" tips on how to get the best travel experience from this wonderful city. I also enjoy writing about Vermont, my new home state.
Professional Memberships (writing):
Kiss of Death RWA Mystery Suspense Chapter
Latest Articles
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Review – Embassy Suites D.C.
The Embassy Suites Hotel Dupont Circle in Washington D.C. makes an excellent base for seeing the sights with children in tow.
Mar 28, 2010
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Review of The Pioneer Woman Cooks
The Pioneer Woman Cooks is a blog-to-book success story and a welcome addition to any home cook's library.
Mar 1, 2010
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San Francisco Playgrounds
When traveling with children, parents know that kids need to be able to run around and let off steam. These San Francisco playgrounds will please kids and parents.
Nov 23, 2009
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Blood Ties – TV's Other Vampire Series
In Blood Ties, private investigator Vicki Nelson solves crimes with supernatural elements with the help of vampire, Henry Fitzroy, and her ex-partner, cop Mike Celluci.
Jul 19, 2009
- Jo Ann Woodsum
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How To Evaluate a Foster Child For Adoption
After being licensed as a fost-adopt family, it is time to look for a match. What criteria should the family use when looking at a child's pictures and profiles?
Jun 17, 2009
- Jo Ann Woodsum
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The 139th Annual Tunbridge World's Fair
Tunbridge World's Fair is the quintessential Vermont experience. Attracting locals and tourists, the fair encapsulates the still vibrant life of rural, farming Vermont.
Jun 14, 2009
- Jo Ann Woodsum
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2011 Vermont Food Festivals
Vermont has become a mecca for fans of gourmet food. This summer a variety of festivals offer opportunities to sample some of Vermont's finest artisanal foods.
Jun 5, 2009
- Jo Ann Woodsum
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Vermont Celebrates Books at the 1st Annual Bookstock Festival
Three literary festivals make Vermont New England's go-to destination for celebrating the written word. Festival sites include Woodstock, Brattleboro and Burlington.
Jun 3, 2009
- Jo Ann Woodsum
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Inspector Lynley Returns
George's artistocractic Scotland Yard dectective, Thomas Lynley, returns after a three-year absence in the new mystery novel Careless in Red
Apr 28, 2009
- Jo Ann Woodsum
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Review of Baskin and Fawcett's More than a Mom
Caring for a special needs child can be overwhelming. More Than a Mom authors explain, "extraordinary parenting responsibilities can create extraordinary pressures."
Apr 13, 2009
- Jo Ann Woodsum
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