Last Night I Wrote a Book: Princess Genevieve

Last night I wrote a book. I literally typed it on my phone in an hour or so while the kids were falling asleep watching TV. Then, I went on Etsy and found a graphic designer who could make me a character for the cover. And sent the book to my friend Kara to proofread…

A Decade After Divorce in My 20s

By: Joelle Speranza April 23, 2019June 21, 2019 divorce, Trash the Dress: Behind the Bookdivorce, personal growth, remarriage, trash the dressLeave a Comment

I just turned 38, which is crazy. In so many ways, I don’t feel like an “older” woman. When I was in high school, I would consider a 38-year-old someone who is way past her prime. But when I was in high school, it was also my goal to be married with kids by…

The Story Seller

I view everything in life as a picture, article or TV segment. I’m obsessed with telling and sharing stories to inspire others and change people’s lives. I can’t help it– I’m a publicist! Make that… award-winning publicist! My campaign for Tetley Tea won 1st Place at the 2018 NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards for PR:…

My Work: Story Selling

I’m a story seller. I craft compelling messaging to share inspirational stories, promote experts through the media, position products, and overall enhance the lives of people…and even animals. My work: Public Relations: I only work with authors and promote books through Smith Publicity. Contact me and I’ll put you in touch with Smith’s amazing team…

My Book- Trash the Dress

Trash the Dress: Stories of Celebrating Divorce in your 20s. Visit http://www.trashthedressbook.com Available now in paperback and Kindle at Amazon. Published November 6, 2014. At age 28, Joelle Caputa found herself suddenly jobless, divorcing, and rebuilding her life. She cried … and then she conquered. Now she’s telling it like it is with a…

Letting Go of Control

By: Joelle Speranza November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

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I let go of control yesterday and sent Luca for a haircut with Frank. Did I fear he would come back with a horrible haircut? Yes. Did I send specific instructions and photos of the haircut I wanted? Also yes. Did Luca do much better getting his haircut without mommy to cling onto? Actually, yes!…

Dining Out with Kids

By: Joelle Speranza November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

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Family fun: take your kids to dinner where they barely eat anything except for the french fries. Reward them for not eating by ordering special shakes for dessert that one barely drinks and the other uses his straw to splash it everywhere. Then, go to Target because it’s next door and duh, Target. Buy things…

Princess Genevieve Update

I’ve been reading drafts of @princessgenevievebook to my girl throughout my writing process. She tries to memorize the words so she can pretend she is reading along with me. It’s really cute. But I keep editing and the words keep changing on her! Now that I added a pop star line, Genevieve requested that I…

Mom Mantra

By: Joelle Speranza November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

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Being a parent is so scary. Earlier this week, after I dropped Genevieve off at school and was walking home, I checked my phone to see that I missed a call from the district telling us to check our email. There was a threat on our schools today from someone in another county. Luckily, the…

A Story of Perspective

By: Joelle Speranza November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

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A story of perspective. I’m recently wasn’t feeling well and Genevieve had an art class that night. I originally canceled and felt bad she was going to miss it. But I just didn’t have the energy to drag two kids back and forth from class when my body was saying I need to lay down…

Squeals

I am squealing, too!

Princess Genevieve Book: Meet Kara

Hot mess moms. That’s what Kara @pandagrl429 wants to caption this picture of us at dancing school. Kara has been my editor for @princessgenevievebook and I am so grateful. She’s read countless drafts and helped me brainstorm ways to connect everything together. Princess Genevieve book actually began at Kara’s house. It was during a mommy…

Princess Genevieve Image Reveal

Princess Genevieve: The Hero with Girl Power illustrator, Nancy Lane, recently celebrated her birthday. In honor of all the hard work Nancy has done for me to make my dream of publishing a children’s book come true, I’m revealing this illustration that will be in the book! Can’t wait to share the story behind it! Almost ready!!! See…

Princess Genevive Preview

I’m revealing an image from my children’s book, Princess Genevieve! Visit my profile page on Instagram @princessgenevievebook and see the big picture of our #speranzasquad designed by @fireflygraphicdesign. I love it!

Mom Problems

By: Joelle Speranza November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

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You feel me on this one, don’t you?