Simply a Smile includes a collection of short stories which contain Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, and tales of Family. Each was inspired by a piece of art or an object as simple as a shell, a recipe, a button, and a historical marker. These stories are meant for simple reading pleasure and to leave you, the reader, with a smile as the book closes.~~~~~~~~~~~~"The title is very appropriate, as I found myself smiling while reading each story." ~ Nicole McManus, reviewer from Book It at Sasee~~~~~~~~~~~~"Wonderful stories! I can see why Joan wins so many awards. She is an excellent writer - and so creative." ~ JoAnne Matthews, North Carolina Press Secretary and Sun News, Feature Writer (Myrtle Beach, S.C.

)~~~~~~~~~~~~"Joan, I love your stories! Each one takes me right there in time!! You write beautifully and authentically." ~ Rose Sinay, Essayist ~~~~~~~~~~~~"Joan Leotta's versatile talent shines through in these stories. Poet, novelist, storyteller, historian - Joan uses her gifts to entertain, challenge, and amuse." ~ Dr. Edith A. Edwards, CCC-SLP, Educator and Author.