My name is Joyce Stokes a Freelance Writer based in Scotland. I work in various genres as a Children’s Author, Playwright, Comic Strip Writer and Copywriter (for major Greetings Card Publishers).
Another wee update: “Ten Scottie Dogs” my rhyming counting Picture Book with a Scottish twist, Illustrated by Garry Thorburn and Published by Forth Books, is now available online from the following website links:
Waterstones
Hatchards
Amazon UK
Scotland Gift
Scottish Bookstore
TGJones
Foyles
Speedy Hen
Click here for a sneak preview of “Ten Scottie Dogs”
I’ve written scripts for “The Broons”, “Oor Wullie” and “Wee Harry” weekly comic strips for “The Sunday Post” newspaper. Had work published in “The Broons” and “Oor Wullie Annuals” and Gift Books (© D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd).
“The People’s Friend” magazine have published two of my children’s stories on their ‘Children’s Corner’ page (see the ‘Writing Credits’ page of this website for further information) (© D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd).
Take a look at my YouTube Children’s Channel ‘Telling Tales’.
Please feel free to browse my Portfolio to see some of my previously published work.
I was kindly given permission by publishers, organisations and individuals which has enabled me to showcase my work on this website. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to them all for their support.