Author Archives: janelleevans

I must admit there have been many low points in my journey as a writer, where I laid awake at night haunted by unfulfilled expectations. I never dreamed it would take this long to finally see one of my novels … Continue reading →

Everyone needs confidence.  Without it you won’t even try.  But confidence cannot be given by another, it must be found within.  And therein is the problem with my youngest.  When it comes to swimming, he has no confidence in himself. … Continue reading →

I really appreciate the opportunities I’ve had to drive down and spend time with my mother these past few months.  Though chemo has been hard for her pancreatic cancer, she hasn’t lost her sense of quiet resolve, or her sense … Continue reading →

I sat one morning this week finishing my bowl of cereal when my youngest comes rushing into the kitchen, wearing the triumphant grin of a tattler. “Mommy, mommy, he’s popping his pegs,” he tells me, ratting out his bigger brother, … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed how powerful word-of-mouth is?  It might take some time, but if the offering is great enough, word-of-mouth will spread it like a wild fire.  For example, I’m teaching swim lessons this summer.  I hadn’t planned on … Continue reading →

An unexpected surprise showed up on my doorstep this week—a blast from my past.  Years ago, and I mean years, (before I had children), I became an interpreter for the deaf.  It was the one and only job I’ve ever … Continue reading →