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Motivational Session 

 

Jumpstart Your Art:

Reignite Your Creative Dreams

 

Ideal for creative retreats, writing groups, and arts nonprofits

Have a dream that’s been waiting in the wings? Whether it’s writing a novel, painting again, or picking up a creative project you’ve long set aside, this uplifting talk will help you find your way back to it. Joan Fernandez shares her journey from senior executive to novelist, offering practical tools and heartfelt encouragement to help you reconnect with your creative self. Ideal for anyone navigating second acts or craving permission to begin again. Expect laughter, insight, and a fresh spark of momentum.

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Motivational Session Testimonial:

Joan Fernandez . . . created a fantastic step-by-step guide for authors to create engaging and supportive communities.”

—Jenny Quinlan, 

Conference Chair, Historical Novel Society North America

Join the Conversation!

Digging In with Joan Fernandez is a weekly newsletter for thoughtful, book-loving women who believe in the power of story to inspire and connect.

 

I write about historical fiction, overlooked women’s stories, and creative reinvention exploring what it means to push past the limits placed on us—just like Jo van Gogh did.

  • You’ll also get: Behind-the-scenes insights from my novel, Saving Vincent, mini-essays on women's resilience, and book reviews spotlighting brilliant female authors.

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