May 2022
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A NOVEL BY JOAN GELFAND
“Extreme”
Silicon Valley. High-Stakes. Serious Gamers.
Romantic Tension. It’s All in a Day’s Work.
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“Extreme” was listed as a Finalist for New Fiction for the International Book Awards.
And Skateboarder Alex White is taking “Extreme” to the Olympics in Tokyo!

Have you written that novel, poetry manuscript or short story but you haven’t gotten it published?
With over 15 years of experience as a writer, educator, community organizer and writing coach, Joan Gelfand brings more to the table than basic troubleshooting. Her connections and real-world publishing experience help her clients fulfill their writing dreams.With over 15 years of experience as a writer, educator, community organizer and writing coach, Joan Gelfand brings more to the table than basic troubleshooting. Her connections and real-world publishing experience help her clients fulfill their writing dreams.
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Joan’s poetry, fiction and reviews are in national and international publications. Joan is a member of the National Book Critics Circle & Poetry Editor for the “J.” Joan is the Development Chair of the Women’s National Book Association and she blogs regularly for the Huffington Post.
Joan’s newest collection of poetry, The Long Blue Room, is from Benicia Literary Arts, 2014. Her previous books are: A Dreamer’s Guide to Cities and Streams, San Francisco Bay Press, Here & Abroad, (winner of the 2010 Cervena Barva Fiction Award) and Seeking Center, Two Bridges Press.
