Joyce Hilliard Stotts grew up in a small town and on a farm in Kansas, earning a BS in Secondary Education from Emporia State University and an MS in Educational Technology from University of Kansas. She taught English, Writing, History and Social Studies in public schools, and designed and created learning materials and training courses for an international aviation training company. Her wide experience as a teacher, musician, real estate agent, project manager and mother provide additional creative background for her writing.
Her latest book, an historical novel, Rodantha's Road is now available for order here at Amazon. She is also the author and illustrator of children’s picture books Suzette Crick-ette' and Rosalee's Glasses, rereleased in 2021. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Dunedin (Florida) Writer’s Group and founding member of PenIt Dunedin Children’s Scribes League and Kansas Authors Club. Joyce lives in Safety Harbor, Florida and works with her family at their store, Spice of the Harbor, Main Street, Safety Harbor.