The Tea Room is featured in the Midwest edition of Country Living Magazine - February 1, 2004. This book is about how to start and run a business or tea room and gift store. fro 20 years, then 18 years as a writer and her experiences starting her own tea room from scratch over the past 10 years. life story. This book should be read by anyone considering starting their own business. Tea room owners and women in business should read the book and avoid many costly mistakes. Joyce's life story tells of her becoming the Vice President of four corporations with NO college education.