Saving Vincent: A Novel of Jo Van Gogh - Paperback

by Joan Fernandez (Author)

For historical fiction fans of women's untold true stories, an early twentieth century novel about Jo van Gogh who battled the male-dominated art elite in her fifteen-year crusade to save her genius brother-in-law Vincent from obscurity.

Author Biography

Joan Fernandez is a novelist who brings to light brilliant women's courageous deeds in history. In 2018, she retired from a 30+ year career as a senior marketing executive to be a full-time writer. In April 2020, she founded a historical fiction affinity group within WFWA that grew from a handful of people to nearly two hundred authors. Her short story, "A Parisian Daughter," is published in the anthology, Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women. Joan is a sought-after public speaker, most recently presenting "Top 10 Secrets for Forming a Vibrant, Lasting Author Community" at the Historical Novel Society UK (digital) Conference in May 2024. She also presented "How to Portray the Past Truthfully without Harm" at the Tenth Anniversary Conference for the Women's Fiction Writers Association in September 2023.