About
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen
JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN is a prolific writer of romantic fiction.
Before April of 2006, Jo-Anne never had the time to fulfill her dreams of writing. For the past twenty years, she loved her life as she accepted with great pleasure the maternal and professional sacrifice shared between raising her two daughters as a single mom, and teaching with an English Major.
But at the age of forty-two, her life drastically changed…
In April of 2006, Jo-Anne was diagnosed with a medical illness that sent her home from her classroom. Determined not to let this devastation ruin her life, she turned this unplanned transition into an opportunity. Jo-Anne wrote her first novel in seventeen days: a story that produced unbelievable self-healing results.
Since this time, she has remarried a wonderful man who supports her writing passion, said farewell and good-luck to her two daughters as they venture forth to pursue secondary educations, welcomed her new career—the journey to publication, and developed an expertise in the promotional industry.
Now having the time to write, she has produced two completed novels, created an author platform where her audience networks through her blog, Conquer All Obstacles, and has gained a wealth of experience through attending a writing conference, participating in many on-line workshops, joining membership to several writing associations, and meeting editors to pitch her first book.
But soon she discovered the writing and publishing journey doesn’t stop there. Diving into on-line support groups and professional bloggers, she learned the skills and techniques to successfully promote and market books. Her desire to help other authors lead to sharing her new found information in the form of posts in her “Conquer All Obstacle” blog. And not long after, other fellow writers recognized her expertise and began to contact her for her promotional services.
Yes, Jo-Anne discovered her new niche in life.
The demand for Jo-Anne’s marketing and promotional services rapidly grew. Thousands of authors requested her services. The door opened and a new opportunity had risen. All she had to do was walk through…and begin a new business.
PREMIUM PROMOTIONAL SERVICES where *You Write – We Promote*. A new venture she knows will fill the demanding gap for many authors.
Currently, Jo-Anne is busy communicating with her editor. She will have her new book published in the near future. This novel is called “Conquer All Obstacles”. Updates can be located HERE.
To read more about Jo-Anne Vandermeulen (Interviews/Press Releases/Information) click HERE.
Jamie said
Jo-Anne,
We both will be published writers soon enough. 
What a lovely story. I’m happy to see that you are able to devote your time to writing. I’m sure that you will get published just keep writing. Someone will catch your story and want to publish it.
Gregory said
wow. nice blog. keep writing! don’t give up on your dreams to get those books pubished.
Gregory
http://myxbooks.wordpress.com/
gr5mom2 said
Thanks
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Ruth Ann Nordin said
I found you on Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers and linked over to your website. I hope it’s okay with you if I link you to my website. I know other writers (including myself) who will benefit from the knowledge you are posting. Thank you, by the way, for taking the time to post it. It’s nice to hear what other writers are going through.
gr5mom2 said
I’m thrilled you have posted my blog site on your site. Just knowing I can share my wealth of knowledge and personal experiences with other fellow writers, makes me feel so warm and fuzzy.
Posting takes time, but I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t love it.
Sandy Nathan said
Hi, Jo-Anne,
Great life story, glad you are doing well. Is this where I comment to receive your tips on building an author platform? If so, I’m ready to receive.
You might want to check my website, which has one blog on it.
I’ve just started a new blog, YourShelfLife.com, which is about increasing your shelf life-–personally and in terms of the life of your work. The first post is up and I’m going to begin blogging in earnest after the 1st. I’d love a reciprocal link to your blog. I think we’re working on the same things.
All the best to you, and Happy New Year!
Sandy
gr5mom2 said
Happy New Year Sandy;
Sounds like you’ve got some goals. A vision is a great way to start the New Year. I’ll be checking out everyone’s blog once things on this one dies down
(not that I’m complaining… ).
Commenting on other blogs will increase traffic back to your own. As far as linking mine with yours, you are welcome to list my blog site on yours, but I’m going to pass right now on listing yours on mine. Perhaps once you’re up and established you could ask me again.
Jo-Anne
wordyrappinghood said
Hi Jo-Anne. Good luck with finding an agent.Not an easy task. I know.
Have a great 2009 and will post a link to you on my own blog.
Stan Rogers.
gr5mom2 said
Hi Stan;
Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
I’d like to check out your blog. Please post your site address for us. Thanks
Jo
wordyrappinghood said
Hi Jo.
My new blog is at http://wordyrappinghood.wordpress.com
Hope the new year goes well for you my friend.
All the best.
Stan.
avomnia said
An absolute waterfall of information! Well done :^)
As others have stated, “Thank You” so much for all the great info. I’m embarking on my own promotional campaign and every little bit of advice helps keeps some wind in the sails.
I’d like to add you to my blogroll as well. My blog can be found at http://avomnia.wordpress.com. There’s also a link to my website from there as well.
I’ll be checking back often!
Sincerely,
J.W. Nicklaus
Bill Flynn said
Hi Jo-Ann,
Thanks for the info about your trip to Cuba…We are definitely going to do it. I’ll be watching for more on the trip…Please keep me posted.
Best,
Bill
gr5mom2 said
Hi Bill;
Will do. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Jo
Sharon Ball said
Jo-Anne, what an amazing and inspiring story. Isn’t it wonderful to pursue your passion? I’m a writer too and I love this creative journey.
gr5mom2 said
Your words speak volumes. God puts little obstacles in our way…it is only after time, the reason becomes clear.
How to Get Six Pack Fast said
My fellow on Orkut shared this link with me and I’m not dissapointed at all that I came to your blog.
gr5mom2 said
Why, thank you. What a nice thing to say.
Make sure you send a huge wave over to your friend on Orkut…tell him spreading this gossip is awesome…:). >Jo cheers: “More, more, more.”<
gr5mom2 said
Defining your niche was probably one of the most difficult things for me to discover. I always seem to know what I don’t want, but I don’t always know what I want. Because I’ve gone through some drastic changes in my life over the last few years, I had to really look at myself. I needed to point at the specific area of strengths and what I could actually offer to the world. God has given me so many gifts, now what does he want me to really do?
When viewers are searching for a blog, they want to read along a fairly specific topic. Some blogs are all over the place. Mine was, to begin with; until I discovered my niche. Do you know who lead me to my niche? My readers and followers. This I truly thank you. There’s nothing better than finding an identity.
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veronafm said
Dear Jo-Anne,
It’s been ages since I looked at your blog/site/all. Congratulations for all your hard work. It looks like it’s paid off for you. I lost all my work (two novels and a book of poetry) in a computer snafu that corrupted my laptop and also corrupted my separate back-up hard drive. So, I had to go back to the drawing board and use old drafts to catch up to where I’d been. I’ve also had a lot of personal family things going on – too numerous to bore you with – and that’s been hard too. I think I will try to use the site I set up for myself again and start developing a “presence on the internet” as C. Hope Clark advises as I get up to speed again. Will you be at the Muse Online Writers Conference this year? I will. Hope to see you there. Verona Murray
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen said
Hi Verona;
Was wondering where you’ve been. Sounds like it’s your turn for some good luck for a change. I’ll send some vibes your way.
I’m all registered and have my workshops and chats picked for the Muse Conference. But…suddenly…my book bloomed and will be printed at the same time. It’s published and I should have the physical copy in my hands this week. EEEKKKK…YEAH…..YEEEHAAAAA…. yes, I’m excited…lol. I’m now busy planning my actual and virtual book tour. Yet I do plan on stopping in at the Muse. See yeah there.
Jo
cheryl m kaplan said
Hello,
I’ve been trying to subscribe to your biweekly e-mail/newsletter and it’s not working. Please sign me up.
Cheryl
cherrychnagan@gmail.com
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen said
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Just enter your email address. I’m going to do it for you, just to make sure everything is working.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Jo
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