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Author Archives: janelleevans
Flossing ain’t just for teeth anymore
My youngest son is one outgoing, impressionable ten-year-old. A few months ago I showed him a viral video of the BYU mascot doing a dance with the drill team for a football game’s half-time. In the middle of the dance … Continue reading
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Stuffed Souls insights
My latest novel, Stuffed Souls, will be out in less than a month. One of the first characters you’ll meet is Beatrice. She’s not the most lovable of creatures, but oh…she is loyal—manically so. There is this righteous justice that … Continue reading
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Still fighting
Writing books isn’t the hardest thing about being an author. In fact, I sometimes look back on the years of rejections fondly. There were only two things to worry about—keep writing and keep submitting. Now published for several years, I … Continue reading
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I blame the timewarp in my living room
Like an intoxicating drug, I have to be careful with the written word. The right characters and plot can suck me right in, and suddenly, hours have passed and my husband is home from work and wondering why I’m still … Continue reading
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Ah…the wrestling struggle
This past weekend took us to another wrestling tournament for my high school son. To say he’s worked hard this year is an understatement. He cut fourteen pounds to attain his wrestling spot on the varsity team. He never misses … Continue reading
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A special pre-release for Stuffed Souls
I’m excited to announce I will be down in Tempe Arizona for their local comicon with NewLink Publishing to debut my latest young adult novel, Stuffed Souls, on Saturday January 27th. I will have special pre-release copies of my novel there. … Continue reading
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This too shall pass
Our attitude toward life is something we get to choose. All around us events happen that we have very little control over. Water heaters can stop working on the Saturday before Christmas. A leak in your roof can ruin an … Continue reading
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The best present you can give: Time
Since this blog post is falling on Christmas day I’m not going to feel too bad if most of my readers don’t see this right away. Christmas is a time for family, so put down your phones and other electronic … Continue reading
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Maybe this time don’t order the usual
Working in a publishing house has given me opportunities to read books that I wouldn’t normally have sought out for my own personal enjoyment. For years my go-to preference has been YA books with strong female leads. When people would … Continue reading
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Stuffed Souls update
Here is the fully finished cover for my upcoming novel. My fourth young adult novel is so much more than a work of paranormal fiction. It’s a unique spin on what it feels like to not only be the bully, … Continue reading
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Janelle Evans 