Author Archives: janelleevans

About janelleevans

I'm a sleep deprived mother of three. I create young adult novels from the voices in my head.

A week of looking back

Posted on April 10, 2023 by janelleevans

This week was spring break for my family. I spent a lot of time looking back or rather looking up at the children around me. It’s amazing how fast the dynamic in my household has changed. It wasn’t very long … Continue reading →

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Who knew my kid had it in him?

Posted on March 6, 2023 by janelleevans

My youngest son was asked to his first “couples” dance a few months ago. He’s almost sixteen but still has zero interest in romance at this point in his life. That’s fine with me, but when a young lady ask … Continue reading →

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Yes, sometimes everything you have still isn’t enough

Posted on February 13, 2023 by janelleevans

Last weekend was a powerful reminder of the influence I have on my children. My youngest son had made a goal last year that he wanted to make it to state this year in wrestling. At that time, I told … Continue reading →

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A personality flaw coming to light

Posted on January 30, 2023 by janelleevans

This week I gained a new perspective on how others perceive me. I am often busy beyond belief so when I talked to people it’s usually only out of necessity, and few words are used. “I’ve got places to go … Continue reading →

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How you deal with losing is just as important as winning

Posted on January 16, 2023 by janelleevans

A couple of weekends ago our high school team hosted a wrestling tournament. This tournament draws teams from all over our state and even a few out of state teams. It’s a tough double-elimination competition every year. This year a … Continue reading →

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Want it to win it

Posted on January 2, 2023 by janelleevans

Have you ever heard the cheer, “you’ve got to want it to win it, and we want it more?” While talent and hard work play a part when competing, I believe the words in that cheer are the key to … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Miracle

Posted on December 26, 2022 by janelleevans

I experienced a miracle this week so I’m about to get very personal, letting you into some of my inner sanctum of beliefs that I only share with close friends. Remember the last time I posted, I wrote about singing … Continue reading →

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An unexpected opportunity

Posted on November 28, 2022 by janelleevans

Getting older is a weird experience. I mean, I am my own person so I have absolute control over every decision I make, but that’s often not the reality. As an adult there’s this expectation that because you’re an adult, … Continue reading →

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I’m turning into an unintended dating service

Posted on November 14, 2022 by janelleevans

This week I had to opportunity to spend time with two young women on a long car ride into town. I always love talking with the youth and getting their perspective on things. Somehow we wandered into the topic of … Continue reading →

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Heaven sent burly men

Posted on October 31, 2022 by janelleevans

I tend to walk around like the kind of woman who doesn’t ask for help. It’s a sad pride thing on my part to think I can handle whatever comes my way in life. I’m thankful this week that others … Continue reading →

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