Joyce Hum was born and raised on a farm in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. She has lived in different regions of Canada, raised five children and has eleven grandchildren.
Joyce attended Carleton University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in economics and psychology. She worked for nineteen years with the federal government of Canada as an economist; during which time, she accepted Jesus into her heart at a workplace Bible study.
In 1995, Joyce left government employment to pursue her creative side and to have more time with her family. Joyce discovered her love of literature and writing early in life. She often wrote short stories, fiction and autobiographies. She wrote her first novel, The Story of Robert, followed by Zoose Empowered. She plans to continue with her writing.
Joyce is involved in neighborhood groups and with her faith community. She is an accomplished speaker. She lives with her husband Jamie in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
