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Janette Johnson Melson

Author / Educator

Writing is my passion. I have been writing since I was six years old, both professionally and just for fun. My dream has always been to be a published novel-writer. However, like so many of us, I put that dream on hold for a few years while I raised my two precious children. Now that they are grown, though, I feel an ever-increasingly strong tug to get published.  As a Christian, I believe that tug is God telling me to get off my duff and start using the talent He gave me. So I am doing just that.  Eventually, this website will be about the books I've published (hopefully).  But until then, I will be sharing with you my journey to get there.

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I would love to send you my e-newsletter every 6-8 weeks with updates on my journey, tips for other unpublished writers, giveaways and contests, and articles I find interesting (and hope you will, too).  Just sign up for my e-newsletter at the bottom of this page, and I'll send you my most recent one.

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  • Free Novella, Underneath the Ficus Tree, a prequel to my upcoming novel

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  • Up-to-date information on my current book's progress

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  • Book Reviews with links to purchase

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  • Freebies (including short stories and/or novellas)

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  • Entries into contests and giveaways  

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  • Interesting articles

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  • Jokes/humorous stories

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  • Games/Puzzles​

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At our annual ACFW Christmas party,  I won a sequined elf hat and modeled it for everybody.

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We had a great turnout for our Christmas party and enjoyed spending time together chatting, playing games, and eating. 

Contest/Publication News

Winner of the gift basket is Beth Tidwell!

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Congratulations, Beth!

Gift Basket similar to the one being given away as a giveaway prize.
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