Towanda loves stories. Their power to paint vivid pictures, while making people feel seen and connected, intrigues her.
This started young. As a pre-schooler, Towanda gleefully chose books over toys. In elementary school, she read Judy Blume’s Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret, on repeat. Her first real job was at the local library. And when she went to college as an Undecided major, the communications building felt like the perfect fit. She graduated with degrees in public relations and print journalism.
This led to a variety of strategic communication roles, a career where her storytelling and business acumen could flourish. Still, there was a whisper in her spirit to try fiction writing.
The whisper was right. She fell in love, leading to her Substack, Joy Meets Words. Here she shares musings and flash fiction. There are also moments of joy, because it just feels right to share snippets of life that are delightful.
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You can also find her on Instagram at TowandaL.