Location: United States
Member Since: Dec. 03, 2011

Joelle Burnette


Biography

Joelle Burnette has been a writer for a New York Times daily newspaper in Northern California after having written for other newspapers following receiving her master’s in journalism/communications from Stanford University. Her writing experience also extends to her work in television news in San Francisco, congressional offices on Capitol Hill and California, and media relations on presidential and other regional political campaigns.

When she isn’t writing, Burnette enjoys camping, traveling, photography, painting, swimming and spending time with her family.

Where to find Joelle Burnette online

Twitter: joelleburnette
Blog: http://www.joeysjournal.com

Books

Cancer Time Bomb: How the BRCA Gene Stole My Tits and Eggs    by Joelle Burnette
Price: $9.99 USD. 106670 words. Published on April 3, 2012. Nonfiction.
After finding out she tested positive for the BRCA genetic mutation, Cancer Time Bomb is Joelle Burnette’s non-fiction narrative about her prophylactic journey to becoming a “previvor” and free from breast and ovarian cancers. This powerful story follows Joelle’s 3-year odyssey revealed in raw honesty as she justifies slicing away healthy parts of her body that have high odds of producing cancer.
Freedom Doesn’t Just Come Along With A Tree    by Joelle Burnette
Price: $4.99 USD. 2060 words. Published on December 4, 2011. Fiction.
A boy is the only Jewish child in a classroom adorned with Christmas holiday decorations. His mother brings all the fixings for a Hanukkah party and a fun way for the children to learn about the Jewish holiday. In this Hanukkah poem, she is proud of her son who is the catalyst for tolerance and change when he inadvertently teaches his classmates about diversity and how it feels to be singled out.

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