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Joanie is a skilled writer, published in multiple genres.
Joanie is open to commissions of new operas, plays, short stories, articles and essays. She is also available for speaking engagements, appearances, and interviews. Contact for more.
Dramatic Works
The Brementown Musicians
A new children's opera with composer Laura Jobin-Acosta with Prelude Opera.
The premiere takes place October 31 and November 7, 2026. The production will be available for future productions in 2027.
The Sea Lady
An adaptation of H.G. Wells' The Sea Lady for The Post Merdian Radio Players, presented "on stage in the style of old-time radio with actors in front of microphones and sound effects performed live by our talented Foley artists."
Now You See Me
A fantasy radio play, presented by Eclectic Full Contact Theatre's Half Hour Radio Hour, a monthly anthology of 10-30 minute audio drama scripts from a different playwright each month.
Serial Killers and the City
The opera Serial Killers and the City with composer Del'Shawn Taylor, which premiered with Experiments in Opera, and was a part of New Wave Opera's Night of the Living Opera.
Fiction
Best Served Cold
Read my short story, "Hold the Mushrooms" in this collection from Flame Tree Publishing and all major booksellers.
Black Cat Tales
Read my short story, "The Golden Hairball" in collection of Horror, Dark Fantasy, Mystery short stories and poems about black cats from award-winning authors from Black Cat Publishing.
Last Girls Club
Read my short story, "A Moment on the Lips," in the Fall 2025 issue of Last Girls Club.
Essays, Articles, and Non-fiction
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Rage Well Spoken
An essay included in the collection Rage Well Spoken by Dismantling Press. Expected publication October 2026.
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Practicing for Singers
Practicing for Singers is a practical guide for making the most of our of your practice sessions, with actionable advice and invaluable resources–all delivered with insight and good humor.
Entering a practice room should be a joy and not a chore–find out how with this book!
Audio book options available from all major platforms.
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Past Ten
My essay appeared with Past Ten, a series that asks, "Where were you on this day ten years ago?"