Joanne Lecuyer

Biography

Stories and images can create whole new worlds and take you on endless adventures. Joanne has been channeling her love of magic, fairies, elves, witches, wizards, dragons, and even vampires, into positive fantasy chapter books for kids and the young at heart, since 2010. Her books are full of colorful characters and wondrous creatures who use their wits and imagination to overcome challenges and lessons in positive ways.

Joanne also offers interactive writing workshops to encourage kids to read, stir their imagination, and maybe inspire them to become future writers and illustrators.

Joanne Lécuyer is a Canadian independent children’s book author. See the Books tab on the Topsy Books website for more information. Many books are available in French. New books are usually available in the fall.

Joanne lives in Gatineau, Québec. Retired since 2020, she has 35 years experience in the federal government in communications, management, and leadership development. Joanne has a BA in Communications and Visual Arts from the University of Ottawa, a Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Quebec, a Screenwriting Certificate (with Honours) from Algonquin College, and a Professional and Personal Coach Certification from Concordia University. She is also a Reiki Master.

Website: Topsy Books

Email: topsybooks@gmail.com
Facebook: Topsy Books
Twitter: @JoTopsyBooks
LinkedIn : Joanne Lécuyer

Where to find Joanne Lecuyer online

Books

Le petit gobelin
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 70. Language: French. Originally Published: July 26, 2023 by Joanne Lecuyer. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Beginner
Un petit gobelin prend son courage à deux mains pour aller trouver un champignon rare qui pourrait l'aider à sauver sa maba. En route, il tombe sur une alliée inattendue !
A Pocketful of Rainbows
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 70. Language: English. Originally Published: July 14, 2022 by Joanne Lecuyer. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
Mattie loves seeing rainbows! They make her smile and laugh. But they only come out after it rains. What if she didn't have to wait?
Les poches pleines d'arcs-en-ciel
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 70. Language: French. Originally Published: July 26, 2023 by Joanne Lecuyer. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Beginner, Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
Mattie adore voir des arcs-en-ciel! Elle rigole et sourit quand elle les voit. Mais ils apparaissent seulement après la pluie. Et si elle n'avait pas à attendre?
The Little Goblin
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 70. Language: English. Originally Published: July 26, 2023 by Joanne Lecuyer. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship
With all the courage he can muster, a little goblin sets out to find a rare shroom to help save his maba and stumbles upon an unlikely helper!
Kaptain Vamp
Series: KV Series, Book 1. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 10,890. Language: English. Originally Published: October 1, 2011 by Topsy Books. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Paranormal
Humans have long been afraid and distrustful of vampires. A young vampire named Allistaire, who is also part human, wants to change that. His family has been living among humans for hundreds of years and they’ve always used their abilities for good. One day, while reading his favourite superhero comic, Allistaire decides that he’s going to do everything he can to help humans. He enlists the aid...
My Friend Merlin
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 17,480. Language: English. Originally Published: October 1, 2014 by Topsy Books. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Royalty, Fiction » Children’s books » Legends, Myths, Fables / Arthurian
There is a great legend that has been passed down through generations about two young boys who would change history. One was destined to become a great king. The other was a druid, and his guide, mentor and friend. This is the tale of the meeting of Arthur and Merlin and how they changed the fate of magic.
Shanlia and the Magic Pixie Dust
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 14,460. Language: English. Originally Published: January 16, 2022 by Joanne Lecuyer. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books
An inch berry fairy named Shanlia finds a pouch of magic pixie dust. Her best friend urges her not to open it, but Shanlia's curiosity gets the better of her. Once the dust is freed, it releases a powerful magic spell that has an unexpected effect on Shanlia. She seeks out the Lord and Lady of the pixies to help break the spell. But, at what cost?
The Witch, the Cat and the Egg
Series: The Witch and the Cat, Book 1. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 10,180. Language: English. Originally Published: October 1, 2010 by Topsy Books. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship
Juliane is a young witch that lives on the border of a magical forest. She knows its secrets and the magical creatures that live there. Many of the King’s knights and other peasant travelers seek her help to guide them through the forest. One day, in a vision, Juliane is shown a very large egg. She has no idea what the vision means. As the day unfolds, her cat Magicus will lead her to a place...
Kapitaine Vampire
Series: Kapitaine Vamp Series, Book 1. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 12,520. Language: French. Originally Published: October 1, 2013 by Topsy Books. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Bullying, Fiction » Children’s books » Paranormal
Depuis longtemps, les humains ont peur et se méfient des vampires. Un jeune vampire du nom d’Allistaire, qui est également partiellement humain, veut changer les choses. Sa famille vit au sein des humains depuis des centaines d’années, et ils se sont toujours servis de leurs pouvoirs pour le bien. Un jour, en lisant de sa bande dessinée préférée, Allistaire décide qu’il fera tout en son pouvoir...
The Witch, the Cat, and the Water Dragon
Series: The Witch and the Cat, Book 2. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 12,840. Language: English. Originally Published: October 1, 2014 by Topsy Books. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Values & Virtues
Juliane is a young witch who has been given the important task of guiding travelers through the magical Forest of Ennyar. A few months before, she’d been entrusted with taking a very special egg across the forest. The last magical water dragon has now hatched. As Juliane and the dragon will learn, a dark energy is rising in the forest, but not all is as it seems. Friendship and courage will be...
La sorcière, le chat et l’œuf
Series: La sorcière et le chat, Book 1. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 10,300. Language: French. Originally Published: October 1, 2012 by Topsy Books. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Friendship, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Values & Virtues
Juliane est une jeune sorcière qui habite en bordure d’une forêt enchantée. Elle en connaît tous les secrets, ainsi que toutes les créatures qui y vivent. Nombreux sont ceux qui demandent son aide en tant que guide pour traverser la forêt, tant chez les chevaliers du Roi que chez les paysans.Toutefois, un jour, Juliane découvre l’existence d’un œuf énorme par le biais d’une vision du futur...