I was an editor at Simon & Schuster and part of the job as editor is to acquire books for the company. Joanne, What Inspired you to become a writer? Her story was one that I was familiar with in my own life and I just knew we would be fast friends! She has a great sense of humor! Our first conversation began with her telling me a story about an experience she had. I was introduced to Joanne several years ago through an acquaintance. When you do.it’s even better when they become a friend and a mentor. It’s hard to find many people that really inspire you. Right out of the gate she received national attention and was on The Phil Donahue Show for her first two penned books “Living Contradictions: The Women of the Baby Boom Come of Age” and “The Joy of Divorce”. She has been a contributing writer for New York Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Wine Enthusiasts, The Village Voice, Redbook, Self, Brides, Working Mother and Capital Region just to name a few. Joanne Michaels is an Author, President of JMB Publications, former editor at two major publishing houses and was Editor-In-Chief for five years at Hudson Valley Magazine. One Book is an accomplishment! 10 Books, that’s a CATALOG!
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