Interview: Joyce Goforth-Hanewinkel

In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with emerging writer Joyce Goforth-Hanewinkel, whose journey into writing started as an escape and quickly turned into a passion. With four contest wins, three published pieces, and a novel on the way, Joyce shares how a daily writing challenge led to her first big break and opened the door to the literary community.Joyce talks about finding mentorship, overcoming self-doubt, and the power of critique in shaping her craft. She also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming novel, An Unforeseen Chance, a women's fiction story with elements of mystery, resilience, and justice. Plus, she shares the unexpected ways research—like courtroom observations—shaped her storytelling.From military service to writing conferences, Joyce’s journey is one of persistence, discovery, and embracing the surprises that come with the creative process. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about learning the craft, trusting the process, and taking that first leap into the world of writing!Send us Fan MailSupport the showemerge-magazine.com