If you've found me in the vast internet universe then you probably already know I write paranormal/fantasy books. Maybe we met at a book fair or comic con. I began the journey of writing in college, graduating with a BA in English Literature from the University of South Florida. I worked odd jobs and wrote odd stories that never went anywhere except my desk drawer. From there, I got married and had three children. We adopted more children of the canine and feline species.
I lived! I laughed! I traveled! And honestly, I received more of an education after college. The life I lived and the people I met encouraged me to pick up the pen and finish the dream I'd started long ago. I'm currently engulfed in a world of 1930s gothic mystery. It's a work in progress. I'm involved with a wonderful critique group of talented SCBWI children/young adult writers that keeps me sharp. And in 2021, I was a Royal Palm Literary Award judge for the Florida Writers Group.
My writings have won various awards including Florida Book Awards Silver Medal, Mom's Choice Award, the Independent Author Network book of the year finalist, Family Choice Award, & New Apple award.
Florida is my home state for now. It's the best state for tennis. All three of my children love the sport, and my husband and I love to watch them play. My kids are my greatest achievement. Each one a unique, intelligent, beautiful person inside and out. My own childhood was spent in many states and overseas as I'm the daughter of an Air Force retired Lieutenant Colonel. I owe my sanity to Mom and Dad. As they say, it takes a village. It certainly does!
Dream on,
Janelle
I lived! I laughed! I traveled! And honestly, I received more of an education after college. The life I lived and the people I met encouraged me to pick up the pen and finish the dream I'd started long ago. I'm currently engulfed in a world of 1930s gothic mystery. It's a work in progress. I'm involved with a wonderful critique group of talented SCBWI children/young adult writers that keeps me sharp. And in 2021, I was a Royal Palm Literary Award judge for the Florida Writers Group.
My writings have won various awards including Florida Book Awards Silver Medal, Mom's Choice Award, the Independent Author Network book of the year finalist, Family Choice Award, & New Apple award.
Florida is my home state for now. It's the best state for tennis. All three of my children love the sport, and my husband and I love to watch them play. My kids are my greatest achievement. Each one a unique, intelligent, beautiful person inside and out. My own childhood was spent in many states and overseas as I'm the daughter of an Air Force retired Lieutenant Colonel. I owe my sanity to Mom and Dad. As they say, it takes a village. It certainly does!
Dream on,
Janelle