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Author Archives: janelleevans
Put perspective in its place
Our perspective taints every situation, affecting how we process people and events. Is that person in the corner at a party stuck-up or shy? Can you see how your initial perspective would influence your reaction? If you feel they’re stuck-up … Continue reading
Mmm…the Jeep scene in Rory’s Choice: Consequences
As a writer I’ve been told more than once it’s best to write what you know, so many of the scenes in the Rory’s Choice novels come from events that actually happened to me in my teenage years. One of … Continue reading
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Bring on the branding irons!
Over the weekend, my family headed to the in-law’s ranch for the yearly branding of the calves. When my children were younger they hated this event. They cried and hid in the trucks, or cowered outside the corral. Boy, how … Continue reading
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Re-dos: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
My children just love me when I say, “re-do.” Piano practice: “Re-do that song.” Chores: “I don’t think so, come and re-do your bedrooms.” Homework: “Ugh, I can hardly read this! You’re gonna re-do it.” I know why they moan … Continue reading
Lessons learned
In the wake of losing some final drafts of my novels, the process of rewriting has taught me several lessons. One, writing the story exactly as it was is not a feasible expectation. Two, letting go of that expectation is … Continue reading
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Ugh, words!
As a writer I know firsthand how tricky words can be. shutter/ shudder pedal/ petal Both examples sound the same but each word means something completely different. A shutter is a window dressing or means to close something up, while … Continue reading
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Starting over
From the ashes of my broken computer (Yes I know it’s cliche, but the loss of my computer just about killed me) I’m working on reconstructing the third book for the Rory’s Choice series from older versions in other locations. … Continue reading
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It was Armageddon at the Evans house
It’s ridiculous that I have to peck this blog post out on a tablet, but my computer became the casualty of a fight between my two youngest children this week. I can still hear the resounding crash that sent me … Continue reading
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I like ’em bad
I’m not sure if this makes me a terrible person, but I find it fun to write mean people. Robbi in the Rory Choice series was my first, but I’ve written many since. They say whatever they want with no … Continue reading
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The only thing constant in life is change
Being creative doesn’t mean I like chaos. In fact, nothing kills my ability to create faster than chaos. So I go to great lengths trying to avoid it. Now if only “the hubby” would stop thwarting me in my quest … Continue reading
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Janelle Evans 