Over the years, Joan has written several books, four of which have been published in paperback. Her output covers the genres of biography, autobiography and fiction, including works aimed at both children and adults.

The titles are as follows:

• Grumlin O’Grady – a children’s tale based on the doings of a grumpy half-elf;
• Twelve Pairs of Boots – an often humorous memoir of life on an English farm;
• Oh Grandmama! – a fictionalised account of Joan’s Maltese-Italian origins;
• Honour – a page-turning mystery novel set in the slums of Cairo, Egypt.

Whatever the genre, Joan tells a captivating tale. Endowed with a vivid imagination, she has always been able to imbue her stories with a sense of authenticity. This applies equally to the domestic dramas of talking animals and the machinations of hardened criminals.

Joan’s voice as a narrator is both rich and empathic, conveying with sensitivity the thoughts and quandaries of her characters. Her text is also peppered with humour, reflecting the author’s gently ironic view of human (and animal) nature.

While she has been inspired by real-life events, Joan has also allowed herself the freedom to fill the “blanks” at times with imagined scenes, events and characters. This blending of fact and fiction makes for page-turning tales without diminishing the key truths under discussion.

Details of each book are available on this website, where they are listed by title. Anyone seeking to buy a copy can follow the links to Amazon.