Jannie Balliett is a published author of short stories and poetry, a freelance writer, professional editor, former 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 some published-- some are 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 has six grandchildren and one step-grandchild and now, three great-grandchildren.

She lost her oldest daughter and wrote a dedicated poem for her, and also lost a step-son that she wrote a poem dedicated for. 

She's lived in East, North, and Central Texas while currently living back in the Central Texas area with her female Boxer, Roxxie and her very last born puppy Zoe, who both always listen without interrupting, never talking back, and critiques her work honestly and fairly.