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Best sisters in the world
I have the coolest sisters. I’m amazed by how much they support me. Another great example of this happened on Halloween. I like to dress up, but none of the adults in my family dress up anymore. Since we were … Continue reading
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BETWEEN THE LINES–stories behind the making of RORY’S CHOICE
The relationship between Rory and Jake was easy for me to write. It was like reliving my first year of high school. I too had a crush on a senior, and though are friendship wasn’t a secret one, he, like … Continue reading
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Between The Lines—stories behind the making of RORY’S CHOICE
I’ve had several people ask why I named the lead protagonist Rory. It’s a favorite name of mine. I actually picked it out years ago as the name I would give to my daughter. However, when she was born, I … Continue reading
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Creatively Exhausted
Not every day can be a day filled with writing. I have other pesky roles to fulfill. This week I played costume designer. My oldest son is quite crazy about his Legos. It makes birthdays and Christmas easy, but ugh! … Continue reading
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Between The Lines—stories behind the making of RORY’S CHOICE
I love hearing people adore the Grandpa Kelly character, though he was not part of my original outline for the novel. It was supposed to be Ryan that caught Rory and Jake together at the lake, but the old codger … Continue reading
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Between The Lines—stories behind the making of RORY’S CHOICE
One of the funniest and yet poignant chapters in my novel RORY’S CHOICE is the Horseology chapter. What makes it even more amazing is that particular chapter was written at one of the most difficult times of my married life. … Continue reading
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My first groupie
I always thought my kids saw my writing as nothing but a bothersome hobby of mine. Let’s face it, writing books takes time, and I’m not cool enough to do it while distracted. So there are times when I’m “shhh”ing … Continue reading
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RORY’S CHOICE on sale now
You can pre-order Rory’s Choice through Amazon.com right now. The novel officially goes on sale tomorrow September 20th. Click below for a link directly to the book. Buy the book
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Tootsie Tale
(This is a re-post from years ago. I don’t offer it up because I couldn’t think of anything new to write. With my novel launching this week on September 20th, this post gives me comfort. Come what may, whether my … Continue reading
Facing my first book launch
On September 20th a dream of mine will come true—my first novel, RORY’S CHOICE, will finally be available to the world. After years of rejections and disappointments I had almost consigned myself that I would have to self-publish to get … Continue reading
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Janelle Evans 