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Meet Jo van Gogh

Discover the woman who saved Vincent’s legacy—and inspired mine.

My story is for book lovers who crave historical fiction with strong women characters, believe in life long learning, and want to make a difference in others' lives. 

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“17 Biographical New Historical Novels based on Real People”

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Readers and reviewers are celebrating Jo van Gogh’s untold story.

"An intriguing art- and history-filled tribute to an oft-overlooked dynamic woman.” —Kirkus Reviews

Joan Fernandez, historical fiction author of the book Jo van Gogh

Hi there, I'm                    and I've just released my debut historical fiction novel.

Join me on my journey sharing   Jo van Gogh's story.

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You juggle family, work and home – no time for bad books!

My book reviews feature historical fiction “finds”, with strong women protagonists.

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You long for a deep dive into your own passion – how do you start?

My blogs are on inspiring Purpose, Travel, Womanhood and Writing—stories that spark courage and curiosity.

In all you do, you strive to make a difference in others' lives. 

The inspiring true story of Jo van Gogh urged me to "un-retire" from a corporate career to start fresh.
 

“You’ve probably never heard of Jo van Gogh, but were it not for her, none of us would have ever known there was a Vincent van Gogh. In this skillfully researched and propulsive story, Joan Fernandez shares the untold history of a true unsung heroine who saved her brother-in-law’s artwork and legacy. You will root for Jo van Gogh from beginning to end."

–Renée Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of Let’s Call Her Barbie

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Digging In with Joan Fernandez is a weekly newsletter for thoughtful, book-loving women who believe in the power of story to inspire and connect.

 

I write about historical fiction, overlooked women’s stories, and creative reinvention exploring what it means to push past the limits placed on us—just like Jo van Gogh did.

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  • You’ll also get: Behind-the-scenes insights from my novel, Saving Vincent, mini-essays on women's resilience, and book reviews spotlighting brilliant female authors.

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