James A. Owen
Last night I met James A. Owen author of the best selling series, The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Georgraphica while performing for the Awards Ceremony at Writers Unite to Fight Cancer. More than a million copies of his…
EV Tribune
Writing Contest aims to raise awareness funds for cancer research.
By Cecily Markland
It’s a contest with a purpose. While showcasing writing talents, Writers Unite to Fight Cancer’s second writing contest will raise funds…
East Valley Tribune
Writers Unite to Fight Cancer Award Ceremony in Tempe Celebrates "Drive To Thrive"
By Cecily Markland
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Raw Carrot Cupcakes
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Interview by Author Margaret Larsen
I was interviewed by author Margaret Larsen. To read the interview click here. I talk about my new Christmas Album, "Joy To The World" among other things.
Margaret: Tell us what inspired you to write your songs? Who, What,…
The Beehive
Phoenix Musician Releases Christmas Album, Performs at BYU Alumni-Sponsored Concert
August 30, 2013
By Cecily Markland
Vanessa Joy has performed across the nation and in Israel, Jordan, Italy, Greece, Turkey…
Matt Townsend Show Part 2
I was on the Matt Townsend radio show yesterday. Here is a new clip (part 2) from a couple weeks ago I hope you enjoy it.
Lemon Scrub
You could eat this but it's not meant to be eaten. Lemon Scrub is a recipe for your skin. I have been using this inexpensive easy recipe as an exfoliant before shaving for about a year now and it looks and feels marvelous so I wanted to share…
Everything is better with music
Wouldn't you agree? I can't seem to do much without it. Okay I might already be preaching to the choir but I don't want to live without music in my life. I love MUSIC! Think of all the things we do with good music as our companion. Do we drive…
Annual Writing Contest
I'm performing for the awards Ceremony Annual Writing Contest in Tempe, AZ at the Changing Hands Bookstore on September 24, 2013.
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly is a song recorded on the "Sweet By and By" album by Vanessa Joy. To listen to it click here or here. Or you can purchase the album here.
The lyrics and music are by Will L. Thompson. The Lyrics are below.
Softly…
Cucumber Sandwiches
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Writers Unite to Fight Cancer
Excited to be teaming up with Writers Unite to Fight Cancer. I talked about it in the Beehive newspaper in December and will also be performing with them in September in Arizona.
The Digital Universe - Courage and Strength
Courage and Strength Through Music
By: Stephanie Lacy
Displaying their world-renowned talents on BYU’s campus this week, Marvin A. Goldstein and Vanessa Joy teamed up to teach a class through song about how music can give…
Janice Kapp Perry
It was thrilling to sing with Janice Kapp Perry this year in her classes at BYU Education week. She is a beautiful composer who has written so many inspired pieces of music and it was an honor to be able to sing with her on one of the new songs…
The Daily Digital Universe
Marvin Goldstein teaches about using the power of music at Campus Education Week
By: Jason Brown
Musician Marvin Goldstein has been teaching at Education Week for more than 20 years and believes there’s more The Church of Jesus…
BYU Campus Education Week 2013
I'm performing in classes Tuesday through Friday this week at BYU Campus Education Week. My classes begin on Wednesday at 11:10 a.m. and I will also be singing in Marvin Goldstien's classes beginning on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and Janice…
What a Joy!
Look what I got today! A beautiful women brought me this candy with my name on it and told me how much she had enjoyed my singing in class. It really made my day! I just want to give her a public "thank you" and also let her know it is still…
Pier in Dunkirk, NY
I love NY! And I LOVE water. It calms me to see it and be near it. It relaxes me and gives me peace instantly. It is one of my favorite things in life. WATER! Is there anything you enjoy in nature that helps you to relax quickly?
Playground Drama Camp
Having a blast this week at Playground Drama Camp in NY!
Fredonia, New York Concert
Come see me in concert 7:00 pm August 14, 2013
Buffalo NY Drama Day Camp
Heading out this morning to Buffalo New York to do a workshop this week with Enrichment Through The Arts for high school students at Playground Drama Day Camp!