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BOE Book Launch Interview

February 18th, 2026

Annie Chiappetta interviewed author Jo Elizabeth Pinto for the monthly Behind Our Eyes Book Launch about her latest novel, a young adult romance, called “Unbroken Love.” The book is available in paperback and Kindle formats, with an Audible version to be released soon.

The Blind Chick Interview

January 5th, 2024

To start off 2024 with a bang, Jo Elizabeth Pinto appeared on the Blind Chick podcast with Penn and Moses Street. They talked about Pinto’s new young adult novel, “Braided Love,” which she released on December 31, 2023, and the books and life experiences that led Pinto to this point.

Smorgasbord Book Promotions

October 23rd, 2023

As part of her Smorgasbord Free Book Promotions Blog Magazine 2023 Share an Excerpt From One of Your Published Books series, Sally Cronin featured an excerpt from the mothering memoir “Daddy Won’t Let Mom Drive the Car: True Tales of Parenting in the Dark: by Jo Elizabeth Pinto. In the excerpt, Pinto gives a tribute to schoolteachers.

Meet Me in the Middle Interview

July 4th, 2023

On this episode of the “Meet the Blind” podcast, Victor and Laurie interview award-winning author Jo Elizabeth Pinto about her debut novel, “The Bright Side of Darkness.” Pinto also talks about her years in public school, her daughter, and other aspects of her life.

In Perspective

May 19th, 2023

Jo Elizabeth’s latest book, “Dancing with the Seasons: A Year in Simple Verse,” is a slim volume of easy-to-read nature poetry released in January, 2022. Her short, vivid poems appeal to people who aren’t usually drawn to poetry, and yet the imagery in her words also appeals to more seasoned poets.

Corn Mothers to Be Honored in Colorado Ceremony

October 10th, 2022

Jo Elizabeth Pinto is one of 22 women who will be honored for making an impact in her community and for embodying the spirit of the Corn Mother. In this interview with 9News, Pinto discusses what it takes to be a Corn Mother.

Bizcochitos, a Holiday Treat

October 6th, 2021

Christmas and cookies are made for each other like puppies and cuddles. It’s a law of nature. In this blog post, author Jo Elizabeth Pinto discusses a cookie her grandma used to make.

The AFB Centennial Book Club: Blind and Low Vision Authors Tell Their Stories

September 23rd, 2021

This was a joint event from the American Foundation for the Blind and Amazon in celebration of AFB's centennial year featuring Georgina Kleege, Jo Elizabeth Pinto, and Zachary Shore.

Pozole, a Stew of Celebration

January 13th, 2021

No matter which holidays are important to us, many of us love to celebrate with the same time-honored traditions year after year. In this blog post, author Jo Elizabeth Pinto describes a stew her family enjoys for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Tis the Season, Green Chili with Pork

October 9th, 2020

The scent of roasted green chilis is an aroma that reminds Jo Elizabeth Pinto of family and comfort. Growing up, her grandma roasted green chilis in her adobe oven every fall, and it would be a family affair to bag and freeze the bushels of chilies.

Blind People Write Books: Interview with Award-Winning Author J.E. Pinto

June 29th, 2020

In the second installment of the “More than Meets the Eye” series, Rev. Rebecca interviews award-winning author Jo Elizabeth Pinto to raise awareness and explore the diversity of the disability community.

An Online Chat with J E Pinto, Adam Ross, and friends

June 9th, 2020

In this conversation, author Jo Elizabeth Pinto discusses her award-winning novels "The Bright Side of Darkness" and "Daddy Won't Let Mommy Drive the Car."

All Around B-Town PodCast

June 3rd, 2020

In is an interview with Jo Elizabeth Pinto, a visually impaired woman and accomplished author. She shares her experiences growing up in Brighton, integrating into public schools with disabilities, and being a caregiver.

#ShareaReviewDay by Marcia Meara

July 16th, 2019

All writers love to get feedback from their readers. This review of The Bright Side of Darkness is one of Jo Elizabeth Pinto’s all-time favorites, which is why she posted it to Marcia Meara’s Share a Review Day blog.

Beckie Writes Review & Interview

May 15th, 2019

Reverend Rebecca Holland reviewed The Bright Side of Darkness and conducted an interview with award-winning author Jo Elizabeth Pinto on the Beckie Writes blog.

Kevin Morris Interview

March 1st, 2019

Kevin Morris, a poet, interviewed award-winning author Jo Elizabeth Pinto about her novel, The Bright Side of Darkness. They chatted about how she got into writing and about her writing process.

Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Eating snow with Jo Pinto

December 19th, 2018

As soon as the door closed behind the social worker, silence fell over the room, broken only by the soft crackling sounds of a log settling in the fireplace.

Jewniquely Myself: *Kindling Friendship* Jo Elizabeth Pinto

December 14th, 2018

Joan Myles, a poet and retired children’s Hebrew teacher, conducted a colorful interview with award-winning author Jo Elizabeth Pinto on the “Jewniquely Myself” blog.

Chris the Story Reading Ape’s Blog: Meet Guest Author, Jo Elizabeth Pinto

December 4th, 2018

This featured post on the story reading ape blog is a personal account of Jo Elizabeth Pinto's journey as a writer, her childhood memories, and the inspiration behind her work.

The Bright Side of Darkness, on #LisaBurtonRadio

August 18th, 2018

In this interview on Lisa Burton Radio, the host, Lisa the robot girl, talks with her special guest, Rick Meyers, a seventeen-year-old who has recently become emancipated after losing both his parents in a car accident.

Yecheilyah Ysral: Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Jo Elizabeth Pinto

August 5th, 2018

Yecheilyah Ysrayl—professional book blogger, author, and soul poet--interviewed Jo Elizabeth Pinto about her writing and her life.

Three Blind Authors Interview

April 4th, 2018

On this episode of the “Speaking Out for the Blind” radio show, Brian McCallen interviews three visually impaired authors about their books, many of which feature blind characters, and about writing in general.

Speaking Out for the Blind Interview

February 12th, 2018

On this episode of the “SPEAKING OUT FOR THE BLIND” podcast, Brian McCallen interviews award-winning author Jo Elizabeth Pinto about her debut novel, “The Bright Side of Darkness.”