FAQs

Quick Answers to Frequent Questions About the Book and Author, Joan Fernandez.

1. What is Saving Vincent: A Novel of Jo van Gogh about?

Saving Vincent is a historical fiction novel that tells the untold intimate, emotional story of Jo van Gogh, the woman who fought to save Vincent van Gogh’s artwork and legacy after his death.

2. Where can I buy Saving Vincent?

You can order a signed copy of Saving Vincent directly from me, the author! Here is the link to my online shop. Saving Vincent is also available online from major booksellers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Bookshop.org, and other retailers across the United States.

3. Is Saving Vincent available outside the United States?

Yes, digital and print editions are available from international online booksellers, though availability and shipping options may vary by country.

4. What readers will enjoy this book most?

Saving Vincent is ideal for readers who love biographical historical fiction, strong women protagonists, and stories based on real people who changed art and culture, and pioneered brilliant marketing strategies.

5. Who is Joan Fernandez?

Joan Fernandez is a women’s historical fiction author, speaker, and former senior marketing executive who now writes about overlooked women’s stories and creative reinvention.

6. Where is Joan Fernandez based?

Joan splits her time between St. Louis, Missouri, and Sedona, Arizona, and frequently connects with readers and writers across the U.S. through events and workshops.

7. Does Joan Fernandez do book club or library visits?

Yes, Joan is available for virtual or in-person book club discussions, library talks, and community events, depending on scheduling and location within the U.S.

8. How can I invite Joan to speak at an event?

You can request Joan for conferences, bookstore events, or book festivals by contacting her through the Speaker/Events page on this website.

9. What topics does Joan speak about?

Joan speaks on historical fiction, Jo and Vincent van Gogh, women’s untold stories, creative reinvention after corporate life, the craft of writing historical fiction with integrity, and building vibrant author communities.

10. How can I stay updated on new books and events?

Subscribe to “Digging In with Joan Fernandez” a weekly newsletter for book-loving women that includes behind-the-scenes insights, women’s resilience stories, and book recommendations.

11. Is Saving Vincent appropriate for book clubs?

Yes, Saving Vincent works well for book clubs interested in art, women’s history, and questions about whose stories get preserved; discussion guides and background material are available on this site or by request.

12. How can independent bookstores or libraries order the book?

Bookstores and libraries can order Saving Vincent through their usual distributors or by contacting the publisher listed on the book’s product page.

Learn More

Learn more about Jo, Vincent & Theo van Gogh in the Jo van Gogh Project