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).
Just a wee update to say “Ten Scottie Dogs” my rhyming counting Picture Book with a Scottish twist, & fantastic artwork from Illustrator Garry Thorburn, published by Forth Books is now available for
PRE-ORDER on the following websites:
• Waterstones
• Hatchards
• Amazon UK
There isn’t currently an image available on the Amazon site but there is on Waterstones and Hatchards. Click here for a peek preview …
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’ and comic strip “Footy Fun with Fabio” (© Joyce Stokes Freelance 2019).
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.