Joy E. Glenn is an author, creative writer, screenwriter, and U.S. Air Force veteran originally from West Palm Beach, Florida. The seventh of eight siblings in a devout Southern Pentecostal family, Joy grew up surrounded by structure, faith, and storytelling. Books became her escape and her voice, and after winning a short-story contest in the third grade, she knew she was meant to write.
Joy served over seven years in the United States Air Force, earning multiple awards while serving four different countries. Her travels exposed her to diverse cultures, perspectives, and histories—experiences that now shape the depth, authenticity, and emotional resonance of her work.
She has been married for more than eighteen years and is the mother of three beautiful children, who remain the center of her world and her greatest motivation. After settling in southern Spain, she began writing more intentionally, drawing from her life as a Black American woman raising a family abroad.
Joy’s storytelling blends lived experience, emotional depth, cultural insight, and imaginative world-building across both literature and screenwriting. She writes character-driven narratives centered on legacy, identity, and human connection, with a particular focus on stories that uplift, inspire, and explore the complexity of what it means to belong.
Dive into a unique and inspiring selection of ebooks that capture personal experiences and provide valuable insights
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This riveting memoir shares intimate stories of Joy and her family’s transition from the southern United States to a foreign country. Journey through exotic sights, sounds, and experiences while uncovering African American perspectives on life in Spain.
A heartfelt exploration of autism through the lens of parenting, advocacy, and personal experience. Written by Joy E. Glenn, this book provides hope, understanding, and practical insights for navigating the world of autism with love and resilience.
Your ultimate resource for relocating to Spain! Written by Joy E. Glenn, this ebook is a short guide offers practical advice, insider tips, and step-by-step guidance to help you navigate the process of making a new home in one of Europe’s most beautiful countries.
Racism does not always look the same. In Spain, I’ve experienced it in ways that are both subtle and direct, shaped by culture, perception, and silence. This reflection explores the layers of racism, the difference between discrimination and dehumanization, and why honest conversations still matter.
Two cultures. One day. When Black History Month and Día de Andalucía unexpectedly align, a reflection on pride, identity, and the beauty of cultural coexistence in southern Spain.
This article is not written to attack or shame. It is written to explain why a long-standing tradition can feel painful to Black families living in Spain, and to invite reflection, empathy, and respect in a changing society.
There’s something magical about the way children express themselves through art. They don’t calculate, overthink, or filter. They paint, draw, color, and create straight from
“Tourism isn’t the enemy. But greed, poor planning, and a lack of protection for local residents are.”
“The wrinkles, the scars, the mental and physical stretch marks. I wear them like medals. They remind me of the life I’ve lived and the grace that’s carried me through.”
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