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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.

Worth the read: Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay

Posted on June 1, 2015 by janelleevans

It’s been a while since I recommended a book via my blog, but Dear Mr. Knightley, by Katherine Reay deserves more than a five star rating. It’s been a long time since I felt so connected to a book. I … Continue reading →

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What makes a bully?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by janelleevans

Nothing like staying on the bully subject for another post, but with the struggles happening to my daughter, it’s been on my mind. And I’ve come to a conclusion. Every person, at one time or another, has been the bully. … Continue reading →

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#beproudofyourstrengths

Posted on May 18, 2015 by janelleevans

My daughter hasn’t quite hit the age of teenagers yet, but the teasing has already started. We females start very young at the art of torturing one another. This past week she came home from school in tears. “So-and-so says … Continue reading →

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Too young to pass-the-buck

Posted on May 11, 2015 by janelleevans

Oh the mundane jobs that have to be done; beds to be made, shirts that need ironing, the endless dishes that never seem to be done. When my kids were young I did it all. I had to. The fairy-mommy … Continue reading →

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The never ending promotion

Posted on May 4, 2015 by janelleevans

I think the hardest thing about being a writer is promoting. Not because I don’t want to connect with my readers. I do. It’s the selling side of promoting I cringe at. I don’t want to be the person people … Continue reading →

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FARM LIFE 101: The Houdini Bull

Posted on April 27, 2015 by janelleevans

In my novel RORY’S CHOICE, the bulls on the farm break down a fence and escape. I’d seen this happen several times on my in-law’s farm so I knew the setup was realistic. I found out this weekend bulls can … Continue reading →

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Rules of writing…made to be broken

Posted on April 20, 2015 by janelleevans

My favorite writers’ conference is coming up this weekend. And lucky me, I get to go this year. Three days of surrounding myself with likeminded, crazy people is very therapeutic. I love listening to experts talk about writing and the … Continue reading →

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Doing it like mommy

Posted on April 13, 2015 by janelleevans

The loss of my mother has been heavy on my mind as of late. It’s been a little over three months since she passed, and I still find myself going to pick up the phone to share the highs and … Continue reading →

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Stabbing away at it…

Posted on April 6, 2015 by janelleevans

I’ve said it before, the world of a writer can be a very weird place. And my husband and children have no choice but to live in it daily. One day, this week, when my husband came home from work, … Continue reading →

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The unintentional fantastic find

Posted on March 30, 2015 by janelleevans

I don’t know about you, but for me, shopping for clothes usually takes hours. It requires me to try on everything in the store in my size, only to find maybe one piece of clothing I don’t think looks absolutely … Continue reading →

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