Jannie Balliett is a published author in magazines, freelance writer, editor, advice columnist, and founder of an Online writers workshop, teaching the novice, intermediate, and advanced writer. 

She writes thrillers: paranormal crime and paranormal mysteries. She also writes short stories. Poetry is just for her personal pleasure, although published-- and some of her poetry is dark and written especially for her novel LEAVE A WHISPER.

She is chief editor for her own editorial service, A1 Editorial Service, helping other writers prepare their works for submission to publishers and the self-published POD printing. ..

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

She's a transplanted Texan, has raised three grown Texans, and 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 lives in the Austin area with her female Boxer, Roxxie, who always listens without interrupting, never talks back, and critiques her work honestly, fairly, and better than anyone.