detail of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's A Vision of Fiammetta
Joyce Elson Moore

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About Joyce Elson Moore

Joyce Elson Moore is an award winning author of historical fiction. In addition to her novels, her work has appeared in major newspapers and national publications, poetry journals, and anthologies of selected writers.

After a brief teaching career, Joyce turned to writing full time, and has reached a widening audience with her books. Along with previous awards and contest wins, she won a bronze medallion from the prestigious Florida Book Awards in the category of Popular Fiction, and was First Place winner of the 2009 RPLA award for best published romance. Her books continue to draw praise and rave reviews, some of which are posted on her website.

Joyce Elson Moore


Joyce enjoys speaking with book groups, at library events, and book festivals. She offers workshops on topics that range from the craft of writing to researching for historical novels. Joyce is an unabashed Francophile who also enjoys ballroom dancing, RVing and overseas travel, yoga, visiting with her family, and taking classes in almost anything she has not tried.

Writing as Elizabeth Elson, Joyce has ventured into the world of Ebooks with her series on Women in History. Elizabeth’s carefully researched books uncover the amazing lives of women who managed to carve out their own remarkable destinies while living in the shadow of powerful men. Elizabeth’s biographical fiction exposes the heartbreak, romance, and little-known facts of these unforgettable personalities. Click here to learn more.

Joyce enjoys hearing from her readers. Please visit the contact page for her email address and the readers page for more information if you'd like to review one of her books.



Joyce’s Events

Joyce has spearheaded a new writing group in Cullman, Alabama. The North Alabama Writers' Project meets every 4th Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Red Door Emporium in Cullman. Visitors welcome. Membership by application.

Joyce attended Bouchercon 2015, a gathering of mystery writers. This year's conference was held in Raleigh, N.C. Oct. 8-11. Joyce was part of a panel on “The Past is Never Dead” (see photo below), and she plans to attend Bouchercon 2016 in New Orleans.



Joyce’s Favorites

The North Alabama Writers’ Project on Facebook

The North Alabama Writers’s Project webpage



quill illustration from fotolia, c.Olga Rut'ko    

Joyce enjoys hearing from her readers. Please visit the contact page for her email address and the readers page for more information if you'd like to review one of her books.





Joyce’s Events Gallery


Joyce on panel at Bouchercon

Joyce at the author fair


RWA Workshop

detail, Joyce's workshop at RWA conference

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Library Seminar


thumbnail library seminar photo with other authors


Ridge Readers Book Club


Ridge Readers Book Club photo


Julington Creek Book Club

Julington Creek Book Club booksigning photo


Joyce’s Personal Gallery

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Joyce and a sleepy guard at Hampton Court in London

Joyce receiving the FWA Award


Venice


castle near Sarlat, France


ceiling in a German castle
Joyce's Dogs

Joyce in Florence



Great room at Loches

German cathedral




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Detail from A Vision of Fiammetta by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
and the William Morris Dove and Rose textile design used for the
background were adapted from the images on Wikimedia Commons.
Quill pen adapted from original drawing ©Olga Rut'ko - Fotolia.com