Neighbors
“The beauty of Woodruff’s novel is in the language. Rich metaphors decorate her descriptions, and conversations between characters twist interestingly with unusual, but believable, phrases and expressions. The tale is far from a comedy, but Woodruff imbues even ordinary scenes with a delightful wry humor.” Laura L. Klure, writer, Riverside, California.

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The Shiloh Renewal
“An electrifying first-person narrative. Woodruff fits Sandy with a distinct, individual voice, a past life of which, heartrendingly, she recalls only traces ....  A powerful, extraordinary story.” Kirkus Reviews.

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Ghost in the Rainbow
Ghost in the Rainbow is a compulsive read. I couldn't put it down. Because of my own battles with alcoholism and substance abuse, the path the heroine takes touched me deeply and even helped me to confront some of my own demons. That I should be so spiritually and psychologically helped by a book of crime fiction illustrates how deeply real is Ms. Woodruff's understanding of life. After the vapid musings of many of the current bestsellers, Ghost in the Rainbow explores the extremes of human emotion with courage, humor and the rare sensibility of a Native American worldview. Without a doubt, one of the best novels of the year. Reviewer on Amazon.com.

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Wishes and Windmills
“Joan Leslie Woodruff somehow manages to combine in her writer’s persona many distinct worlds, including those of American Indians, independent women, ranchers, urbanites, cops, criminals, and, above all, the hardscrabble folk who perpetually stand on the outside looking in.”
Wally Gordon, publisher, The Independent Newspaper, Edgewood, New Mexico.

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Polar Bears in the Kitchen

“Polar Bears in the Kitchen is an intensely satisfying read on many levels: as a page-turning thriller; as a beautifully etched portrait of a woman in her full power; as a touching example of living Native American spirituality; as a tender appreciation of the natural world; and not least as an insight into the workings of local police and media.” Timothy Wyllie, best selling author.

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Traditional Stories and Foods
Traditional Stories & Foods is out of print. This fine Native American book was considered by EMI Music as an inclusion with one of their Native music packages.
"You are born, and you will die, and for all that knowledge, you try to make life count somewhere in the middle. No day is more important. No day is less important. Each moment is equal as long as you are in it, and that’s the secret. A friend once told me, the best day you will ever have is the one you show up for."
 

 Joan Leslie Woodruff
 

Listen Now: Riding Ponies (mp3 file), from Joan's book:  Wishes and Windmills.
As read by Amy Ann Baker

 

Native American Magazine interviews the author.

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