Jannie Balliett is a published author of short stories and poetry in magazines, a freelance writer, professional editor, advice columnist, and founder of Online writers workshops, teaching novice, intermediate, and advanced writers. 

She writes thrillers: paranormal crime and paranormal mysteries. She writes fictional short stories, and poetry for pleasure although published-- some dark which was written for her current novel LEAVE A WHISPER.

She is chief editor and owner of A1 Editorial Service, helping other writers prepare their works for submission to the traditional publisher and for the self-published POD printing.

She is also an expert in the writing books category for AllExperts.com as well as the Boxer breed category.

Jannie is a transplanted Texan, having raised three grown Texans, qualifying her as a proud Texan. She recently lost her oldest daughter on September 12, 2007 in a horrific and tragic car accident. She wrote a dedicated poem for her. She also lost a step-son in 2002 and wrote a poem dedicated to him, published in Writers Post Journal magazine. She has eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She's lived in both East and Central Texas, and lived in the Austin area, but is currently living in the Dallas area with her female Boxer, Roxxie, who always listens without interrupting, never talks back, and critiques her work honestly, fairly, and better than anyone else. They miss Austin and plan to retire in a Central Texas town near Austin and family.