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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.

CONTAGIOUS!

A wave a sickness has rolled through our house, and sadly, it all started with me. Where I got crud from I have no idea, but after a week of coughing with no sleep, I gave up trying to overcome … Continue reading

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RORY’S CHOICE in review

The praise for my novel Rory’s Choice has been exciting to receive. Here are just a few… I just finished reading Rory’s Choice this morning. I had the flu over the weekend and my daughter had loaned me your book. … Continue reading

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Spending my weekends…

Ugh, wrestling. As a mother, I sometimes wonder why I ever let my boys do this sport. There are times when I feel it is the worst form of torture—and not just for them. I feel every cross face, tight … Continue reading

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Turn outward

There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you serve. It not only brightens the life of the person you are helping, it will also lift yours. When we focus on others the struggles in our lives don’t seem near … Continue reading

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BETWEEN THE LINES–stories behind the making of RORY’S CHOICE.

I totally “get” and love the Ginny character in my novel RORY’S CHOICE. Not because she perfect, she’s a lot like me. After some of the whopping mistakes she made in that novel it’s hard to admit, but an impulsive … Continue reading

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Do you speak teenager?

Do you speak teenager? I thought I had a good grasp on the lingo. After this week I’ve decided it’s impossible to know for sure. The only constant seems to be me—I can’t do anything right. Cheering for them is … Continue reading

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Pain for me, a lesson for you.

My writing this week proves that creating novels sometimes mirrors real life. We make choices every of our lives. And those choices sometimes put us down paths we didn’t intend. I’m sure the choice looked promising at first, so did … Continue reading

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The author/ audience relationship…I love it!

The world of a writer is often a lonely place. We live in our heads, working out the latest schemes and characters for our current novel itching to be set free. Most writers tend to be introverts so this isn’t … Continue reading

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BETWEEN THE LINES–stories behind the making of RORY’S CHOICE.

First, I want to thank all those who have left feedback on Amazon for Rory’s Choice. Your support is so appreciated. My dreams are coming true because of you. Now—back to this week’s blog. I wanted to tell you why … Continue reading

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Make sure…you just might be wrong

I sat in the stands of a sporting event with my heart breaking for a mother I hadn’t met or seen. Near me a group of women were gossiping about this mother and her child. From their loud conversation, I … Continue reading

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