Joanne has written numerous magazine articles, as well as screenplays. Her script, OBITUARY, a thriller, was produced as a movie-of-the-week and has aired on Lifetime and Global TV.

NEW LIVES: Stories of Rescued Dogs Helping, Healing and Giving Hope, is Joanne's first book. It tells the stories of 18 dogs who were rescued from shelters and the streets, who are now working in animal therapy and as service dogs.

NEW LIVES reflects Joanne's passionate interest in the welfare of animals, and her firm belief in the beneficial relationship between humans and animals. She knows first-hand of the joy, love and healing that pets can provide.