About the Author

“I love fantasy and sci-fi in art, books and movies. They allow me to explore new places, new ways of thinking and seeing, and the opportunity to imagine other possibilities. With each Topsy book I write, and the collaborations with amazing illustrators, I’m thrilled to be able to share the excitement and wonder I feel. My wish is that these books will be fun to read and make kids smile.”

Stories and images can create whole new worlds and take you on endless adventures. Joanne has been channeling her love of magic, fairies, elves, witches, wizards, dragons, and even vampires, into positive fantasy chapter books for kids and the young at heart, since 2010. Her books are full of colorful characters and wondrous creatures who use their wits and imagination to overcome challenges and lessons in positive ways.

Joanne also offers interactive writing workshops to encourage kids to read, stir their imagination, and maybe inspire them to become future writers and illustrators.

Joanne Lécuyer is a Canadian independent children’s book author. Her Topsy Books catalogue includes: The Witch, the Cat and the Egg (2010), Kaptain Vamp (2011), The Tales of Anex and Bit (2012), The Witch, the Cat, and the Water Dragon (2014), My Friend Merlin (2014), A Pocketful of Rainbows (2016), Shanlia and the Magic Pixie Dust (2017), Kaptain Vamp and the Medallion Mystery (2018),  The Little Goblin (2023), Search for the Lost Crystals (2023), Not Alone – Omeya’s Story / Pas seule – l’histoire d’Omeya (2024), and My Friend Merlin – Sword Quest (2024).

Many books are available in French. New books are usually available in the fall. See the Books tab for more information.

As an independent author, Joanne is very grateful for your support in purchasing print copies and ebooks through her website.

Book Awards:  “Les poches pleines d’arcs-en-ciel” received the Prix le Passeur from the Fédération Québécoise du Loisir Littéraire in 2018. “A Pocketful of Rainbows” was the recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award® Gold, and “Shanlia and the Magic Pixie Dust” was the recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award® Silver, in 2020. “The Little Goblin” and “Search for the Lost Crystals” received honorable mentions in Story Monsters’ Purple Dragonfly Contest, in 2024.  

Joanne lives in Gatineau, Québec. Retired since 2020, she has 35 years experience in the federal government in communications, management and leadership development. Joanne has a BA in Communications and Visual Arts from the University of Ottawa, a Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Quebec, a Screenwriting Certificate from Algonquin College, and a Professional and Personal Coach Certification from Concordia University. She is also a Reiki Master.

Email: topsybooks@gmail.com