Author Archives: janelleevans

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About janelleevans

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

It’s me against the herd

Posted on March 14, 2016 by janelleevans

Last weekend I found myself alone, standing in front of a bunch of cows and their calves. I’d been left there on purpose to stand guard over a broken gate my father-in-law was fixing. For those of you who have … Continue reading →

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It’s just a little bit of bad

Posted on March 7, 2016 by janelleevans

My youngest can come up with some pretty crazy excuses for his actions. His latest, if I’m good most of the time it’s okay if I’m bad every once and a while. Isn’t that wonderful? Too bad he’s still grounded. … Continue reading →

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Great news!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by janelleevans

It’s official! I signed another book deal. My Rory’s Choice series will not be the last you see of me. I’m super excited and scared all at the same time. With the Rory’s Choice series I had all the books … Continue reading →

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Beyond the words

Posted on February 22, 2016 by janelleevans

After finishing the Rory’s Choice series I knew I wasn’t done writing, but I worried that my new characters might feel like those in Rory’s Choice. I mean let’s face it, who, what, when, where, why dialogue is pretty much … Continue reading →

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My son is stronger than me

Posted on February 15, 2016 by janelleevans

When it comes to sports my oldest son baffles me. He trains hard, never misses practice, yet he doesn’t win all that often. I really don’t want this to come off as cocky, but I never faced this problem growing … Continue reading →

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My kind of encouragement

Posted on February 8, 2016 by janelleevans

Maybe it’s the old cheerleader in me, but I truly believe in the power of encouraging others on. And by encouraging, I’m talking “Go, go, go” shouting. I’ve gone hoarse on more than one occasion for a sporting event, and … Continue reading →

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The art of arcs

Posted on February 1, 2016 by janelleevans

I love stories with well-designed arcs of plot, when the tiniest of moments at the beginning of a story become the glue and the end that ties it all together. For example in the Disney movie, Tangled, Rapunzel has a … Continue reading →

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Facing mistakes

Posted on January 25, 2016 by janelleevans

No child is perfect. Not even mine. You’d think every parent would fundamentally understand this fact, but I’m amazed at how many don’t. Children are just as human as their imperfect parents. We all make mistakes. One more time…we all … Continue reading →

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Can’t keep my emotions to myself

Posted on January 18, 2016 by janelleevans

I’ve never had much of a poker face. If I’m happy you’ll see it. If I’m mad you’ll know it—and most likely hear it. My emotions are always on the surface for everyone to see. While I don’t think this … Continue reading →

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Between the lines: Book two’s ending

Posted on January 11, 2016 by janelleevans

I’ll admit the ending in my second book of the Rory Choice series was a cruel way to leave Rory and the reader. But life isn’t always happy, and I knew that losing both Jake and Duke would be the … Continue reading →

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