Joy Strouse

Joy Strouse is writer, artist, teacher, actor, mother and grandmother. She channels decades of reflection and creative spirit into her writing, conjuring stories and characters that captivate and inspire. When the world slowed during the pandemic, she finally found the stillness to bring her debut novel to life. As an author, Strouse paints with words, vivid and authentic, driven by her own experiences and a deep knowledge about the human condition.

Beyond the Broken Window is a haunting trip back to 1970s and 80s Baltimore, a tapestry of mystery and psychological suspense, where love, grief, and the shadows of family secrets intertwine. The story explores the complexities of tangled family bonds, resilient friendships, and the hidden scars of domestic abuse, drawing readers into Julie Fairburn’s troubled world, where love and trauma intertwine and secrets refuse to stay buried.

Joy Strouse’s journey as a master storyteller continues with Playing with Fire, a prequel to Beyond the Broken Window. Her characters spring from the pages to reveal secrets of what went before the broken window, with simmering tension and a twisted, bittersweet end.

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