Joy Norstrom Books

Hilarious, surprising and deeply moving. Out of Play explores themes of grief, loss and letting go. It's been fifteen years of marriage and the threads holding Gillian and Ralph together are wearing thin. So thin, Gillian isn't sure it's worth holding on. She's a professional musician and yoga enthusiast who enjoys a good latte. Her husband, Ralph, is a larper. Larp stands for Life Action Role Play and involves spending weekends chasing imaginary foes in costume. Gillian seeks support from a therapist and is surprised when she's encouraged to give Ralph's hobby a try. "Who knows? It may make you smile. It may make you laugh. It may even improve your sex life. How terrible could it be?" Gillian's about to find out. Will going on a role-play adventure heal Gillian's marriage, or will the game shed light on everything that is wrong?Praise for Out of Play: "Out of Play is nothing as it seems, which makes it pretty perfect." Chicklit Central "Funny, poignant, heartbreak; lots of things that resonate with any 40 something reader. I would recommend this book to any of my friends that have enjoyed Bridget Jones with me." Appletree Books "I kept reading and reading until the next thing I knew, there were tears in my eyes, a stupid smile on my face, and the clock read far after midnight." Layla's Book Blog

Struggling with her lack of magical abilities in a family of talented magicians, Marjorie Magic feels out of place and worries about belonging. Her journey begins when she finds a book of magical recipes, igniting hope that she might learn to harness magic. This adventure explores themes of self-acceptance and the belief that magic can be learned, inviting readers to join Marjorie as she seeks her own unique place within her extraordinary family.

Joy Norstrom's Flying the Nest is a heartfelt examination of our assumptions on aging and sexuality, the strength of family, and the enduring power of community.