Janis Ross
Bio
Janis is a fiction author and teacher trying to navigate the world around her through writing. She is currently working on her latest novel while trying to get her last one published.
Stories (76/0)
Teacher Besties
After eight years of teaching, I could talk about a lot. I could talk about curriculums, student behavior, administration, afterschool requirements, summer school, and so much more. But instead, I'm going to talk about one of the things that have always been a highlight in whatever school I'm in; teacher besties.
By Janis Ross10 months ago in Education
Querying, Querying
Query = a question; an inquiry. = an inquiry from a writer to an editor of a magazine, newspaper, etc., regarding the acceptability of or interest in an idea for an article, news story, or the like; usually presented in the form of a letter that outlines or describes the projected piece. - Dictionary.com
By Janis Ross11 months ago in Journal
Sounds of My Life
If you know me, you know that most of my childhood was spent as a PK - Pastor's Kid. I grew up in a very Christian home, which means that I had a very limited scope of what music I was allowed to listen to. Gospel music was the order of the day, with Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) as the secondary choice. Occasionally we'd branch out to the oldies station if the mood struck.
By Janis Ross11 months ago in Beat
From Relaxed to Natural
I have a lot of hair. Like, a LOT of hair. My hair has been thick since I was little. My hair has gone through many changes from my childhood until now. As a Black Woman, my relationship with my hair has always been a complex one, tied to my self-image and confidence. It's still a work in progress, but one that I'm proud to grow in.
By Janis Ross11 months ago in Journal
The Recipe for Janis
For those of you who know me personally, you know a lot about the things that make me who I am. But for some of you, you may just be getting to know me through my writing. So allow me to introduce you to five of the things that make me who I am.
By Janis Ross12 months ago in Journal