|
Interact with Janice A. Thompson
|
|
Online Status:
|
Last On: May 15, 2008 - 10:48 PM
|
|
Profile Views:
|
5,155
|
|
Member Since:
|
March 7, 2007
|
|
Location:
|
The Woodlands, TX
|
|
ShoutLife Address:
|
shoutlife.com/janiceathompson
|
|
Website:
|
www.janiceathompson.com
|
|
Genre:
|
General Fiction
|
|
Primary Publishers:
|
Barbour Publishing
|
|
Influences:
|
GOD! I'm also influenced by great worship music, and by fellow Christian authors like: Linda Nichols, Kathleen Y'Barbo, Kristin Billerbeck, Nancy Jo Jenkins, Allison Pittman, Cathy Hake, Marcia Gruver, Karen Kingsbury, Francine Rivers, Robin Jones Gunn and many, many more!
Here are some great organizations (and/or publishing houses) that have influenced me:
ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) www.acfw.com
WFTJ (Words for the Journey) www.wordsforthejourney.org
WIN (Writers Information Network)
Barbour Publishing (www.barbourbooks.com)
Heartsong Presents (www.heartsongpresents.com)
HonorNet (www.honornet.net)
|
|
Similar To:
|
I write in several genres, (contemporary Christian fiction, inspirational romance, romance novellas, cozy mystery, historical fiction, non-fiction devotions, non-fiction Christian living, musical comedies for the stage and even magazine articles) so it's hard to compare myself to anyone else. I'd like to say I write like some of my amazing friends (like Nancy Jo Jenkins, for example, or author Linda Nichols), but (alas) it ain't so. I'm probably most similar to... me. :)
|
|
I'm nuts about writing, but I also love lots of other things, like worship music, spending fun/quality time with my family, watching reality TV shows and girly movies, and having lunch with my writing buddies and long-time friends! I adore my new granddaughter (Madysen Lynae) and have an addiction to my two mini dachshunds, Sasha and Copper. (They even make appearances in many of my books.) I attend a local Christian writing group (Words for the Journey) and have a blast with my new Bible study group (Babes with a Beattitude). I currently attend a great church called Woods Edge in The Woodlands, TX. When I'm not busy with all of that, I'm planning weddings. I've been the "mother of the bride" THREE times now, and still have one daughter left to marry off!
|
|
I LOVE Chris Tomlin. In fact, I love almost ALL worship music. Mercy Me is a favorite. So is Matt Redman. I adore most everything by Casting Crowns, as well. And Kathryn Scott. And Marty Goetz.
|
|
I'm crazy about a zillion books, but particularly love anything by Linda Nichols, especially AT THE SCENT OF WATER and IN SEARCH OF EDEN. I'm also crazy about Kristin Billerbeck's chick-lit and all of the SISTER CHICKS books by Robin Jones Gunn.
|
|
I'm an American Idol fan, but haven't been as excited about this season (with one HUGE exception: Melinda Dolittle. . .WOW!!!) Other favorite TV shows include: Extreme Home Makeover, Project Runway, Top Chef, America's Next Top Model, "Grease" Auditions, SuperNanny, Wife Swap and almost anything on HGTV. Some of my favorite movies include: The Sound of Music, Life is Beautiful, Pride and Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables.
|
|
|
Gone with the Groom (2007)
The best laid plans of brides and men go awry when Annie Peterson's future son-in-law Scott disappears. Have pre-wedding jitters caused Brandi's fiance to take flight, or are more sinister forces at work? Surely Annie can solve the riddle. But who could be behind this apparent kidnapping caper? Maybe the drug company Scott works for has hidden motives. Perhaps it's the handiwork of Otis, Scott's deceitful dad. But then again it could be the shady wedding photographer, or the "political enemies" of Scott's mother. Will Annie solve the mystery and recover the missing groom, or will she suffer "regrets only"? (COMING SOON)
Buy Gone with the Groom Online
|
|
|
Larkspur Dreams (2007)
Larkspur Wendell hates to see anyone not enjoying life. So when she gets a new neighbor who seems more interested in his computer than in communication, Lark feels compelled to get to know him. But her spontaneity and zeal for life seems to push him further away. Everett Holden moved to a small town to work in peace and quiet. Now with a neighbor like Lark, he'll be lucky to get anything done. There is something attractive about her. . . but being around her brings up fears and hurts that that he put away long ago. Will Everett ever be able to put the past to rest? Will he let Lark bring him out of his shell and into true love?
Buy Larkspur Dreams Online
|
|
|
Red Like Crimson (2007)
When Adrianne found out she was pregnant eight years ago, she made the decision to leave Bible college and raise her child alone. Staying would have prevented her boyfriend from fulfilling his God-appointed mission in life. But every day since, she has regretted her decision. Chris-rejected, confused, and heartbroken-finished school and soon found himself in Nicaragua, loving life as a missionary. But the void left by Adrianne's unexplained departure remains. When Chris returns to the States for a friend's wedding, is his unexpected meeting with Adrianne a coincidence or a "God incidence?" Can they put aside the past and embrace a future together as a family?
Buy Red Like Crimson Online
|
|
|
Sugar and Grits (2007)
Four sweet-as-can-be Mississippi love stories---served piping hot with a splash of humor! Berta prefers opera to love songs. Widowed Dottie isn't looking to rekindle any old flames. "Peculiar" Sassy thinks she has life all figured out. And hairdresser Sue Ellen is "just friends" with the town sheriff . . . until romance changes everything! This collection is brought to you by four real-life friends: DiAnn Mills, Martha Rogers, Janice Thompson and Kathleey Y'Barbo.
Buy Sugar and Grits Online
|
|
|
Texas Weddings (2007)
JUST RELEASED! (September of 2007)
This fun-loving and romantic collection of novels set in Texas has just released from Barbour Publishing. Enjoy A CLASS OF HER OWN, A CHORUS OF ONE and SWEET CHARITY, all in one easy read. Learn that love (like everything else) is bigger in Texas!
Buy Texas Weddings Online
|
|
|
Banking on Love (2006)
Success defines Kellie Fisher. She's always had a head for numbers and vision of the tomorrow. But when her father is hospitalized, she leaves the big city behind and rushes to be at her parents' side. Nathan Fisher loves his life. His wife Kellie is beautiful; his condo is top of the line; his job is about to make him a partner. But something has changed Kellie, and Nathan's heart is torn between Houston's bustle and his wife, who is learning to live and love today. Could Nathan s priorities be bankrupt in the eyes of the one he loves most?
Buy Banking on Love Online
|
|
|
Parenting Teens: A Field Guide (2006)
Some parenting books assume your teenager is every parent's dreeam-well behaved, strong in faith, and a straight-A stendent. Others imply that your teen is a living nightmare-always in trouble, without beliefs or values, and destined to work in a convenience store. Thompson knows that even within the same family teens may be hot, lukewarm or even cold, especially in their faith. Without judgment or condemnation, Thompson introduces you to blblicat "tour guides"-men and women from the Bible chosen as examples of disobedience and subsequent 20/20 hindsight, or for their holy and productive lives lived openly before the Lord. You'll be amazed at the powerful way these real-life examples can be applied to the rough issues today's kids face. Get the hope and help you need and bodly enter the wilderness of parenting teens with this survival guide.
Buy Parenting Teens: A Field Guide Online
|
|
|
The Wedding Caper (2006)
When a $25,000 night deposit mysteriously disappears from the Clark County Savings and Loan, Annie Peterson, has reason to be concerned and to assume the role of amateur sleuth. Her husband's job at the bank makes him a potential suspect, but knowing him to be a godly man, she can't imagine it. Then again, there is that matter of the weddings to factor in. Twin daughters Brandi and Candy have just received proposals and two weddings are pending. Sure, Warren occasionally jokes about robbing the bank to pay for the ceremonies, but Annie knows him better than that. . .doesn't she?
Buy The Wedding Caper Online
|
|
|
I Must Decrease (2005)
Being overweight is nothing to laugh at, but most people who want to lose weight are tired of the serious, "Thos shalt not" approach. Many are ready for a lighthearted look at weight loss--a practical devotional approach that offers scriptural advice in a way that encourages and never condemns. This book is designed to life up dieters with biblical wisdom, thought-provoking quotations and stories, and a good dose of humor. Featuring sections on how to begin, how to persevere, and how to maintain after successfully losing weight, this book is the perfect companion to any weight loss program.
Buy I Must Decrease Online
|
|
|
Angel Incognito (2004)
Determined to prove she can be a good reporter, Angelina Fuentes begs her boss for one big story: She plans to tug L. A. 's heartstrings by exposing a group of con men. To get the scoop, Angel must go undercover as a cleaning woman. Peter Campbell believes wealth has corrupted his father's character - that the older man no longer cares for the down-and-out. To prove that he's nothing like his father, Peter throws himself into working with the needy. When Angel and Peter cross paths in a most unusual way, assumptions bury the truth. Will Peter allow the Lord to remove his mask of good works to reveal a secret heart of pride?
Buy Angel Incognito Online
|
|
|
Hurricane (2004)
Disillusioned with New York, prodigal son Brent Murphy returns home to Galveston, Texas, in September 1900. He fully expects rejection from his father, but he doesn't anticipate the devastating hurricane that's about to demolish the booming city. During a horrific night of death and destruction, Brent reviews his childhood and the stormy relationship with his parents. Will he find a loving God in it all? 288 pages, softcover from RiverOak.
Buy Hurricane Online
|
|
|
Sweet Charity (2003)
A vivacious, undisciplined two year old named Charity has Shauna Alexander seriously questioning her calling as a child care provider. The toddler seems to thrive on wrecking havoc wherever she goes. Pastor Kent Chapman's heart is still raw from losing his wife. He knows he spoils his daughter, but he can't help but see his wife in her. Then during a computer repair mix-up, Kent finds himself distracted by Shauna. But when Shauna's and Kent's worlds collide over the rebellious toddler's behavior, both must learn to accept responsibility and work toward reconciliation. Will the Lord cause Kent to choose between his daughter and his heart? Or will love sweeten Charity and their future?
Buy Sweet Charity Online
|
|
|
A Chorus of One (2002)
It's the opportunity of a lifetime...Jessica Chapman has her happy ending planned out. Does it really matter that she and her fiance' don't agree on every little detail? Or even on some big ones--like her passion for music and the theater. Jessica plans to become Nathan Fisher's wife and live "happily ever after" in Houston.
But then Jess is offered the internship of her dreams. The handsome and tenderhearted Colin Phillips sees something special in Jessica, believing the Lord has chosen her to train vocally gifted children--in Dallas. Could God also have chosen her to play a more important role in Colin's life? Should Jess settle for an ill-fitting lackluster marriage? Or will the Lord orchestrate the perfect due?
Buy A Chorus of One Online
|
|
|
A Class of Her Own (2001)
When Laura Chapman's husband of over twenty years passes away, she finds herself the sole provider for two teenage children, lonely and frightened, and determined to return to college to obtain a degree. Then she lands in the same history class with her daughter and finds herself offending the toughest professor on campus. Professor Andrew Dougherty, still a bachelor at forty-seven, has sworn off women. His heart was broken years earlier by a skittish fiancee. Just when Laura feels that she has no alternative but to drop out of school due to stress and finances, Andrew begins to realize that it is time for the battle to cease between them. He is beginning to discover that his feelings for Laura Chapman are not at all what he thought at first. A rediscovered faith, a turn
Buy A Class of Her Own Online
|
|
|
Duty to Die (2000)
Duty to Die, a "what-if" fictional thriller set in the not-too-distant future, comes almost too close for comfort in a society lacking a sanctity for life. Can death be packaged in such a way that it actually begins to look like a viable option for those in distress? If so, what will the consequences be for the elderly, terminally ill, and disabled? Duty to Die attempts to answer all of these questions. The story is shockingly close to reality: Congress has enacted the "Duty to Die" law, forcing euthanasia on wide groups of children and adults who find themselves meeting the definition of "defective" according to the new law. A frightened young woman with a terminal illness, a new mother with a baby born with birth defects, a young man marked with HIV, and others fight against all odds. The "Duty to Die" law interferes with the rights guaranteed every American citizen in the Fourteenth Amendment. But who has the courage to fight this injustice? How can the raging tide be turned in time to save innocent lives?
Buy Duty to Die Online
|
|
!!*Missionaries to INDIA*!!
,
"Christmas Fund"
,
*Christian Fiction Reviews*
,
ACFW Shouters
,
Adventures with ADD and ADHD
,
All Dogs
,
American Idol [you judge]
,
Author's Gathering
,
Authors--Readers Connection
,
Book Addicts Anonymous
,
Christian Cruisers Club
,
Christian Romance Lovers
,
Christian Story-Writers
,
Dogs
,
Empty Nest from Both Sides Now
,
FaithWriters
,
Grief-share
,
Heartsong Presents Readerzine
,
Holding On ...
,
HoMe ScHoOlErS ROCK!
,
Homeschooling (public viewing)
,
I Do! I Do!
,
Lets Talk about Acting
,
Mother(s) of the Bride!
,
Praise Dance
,
Sharing Grief
,
Titus 2:3-5 Women
,
Voice In The Valley Ministries
,
Wild & Crazy Grandmas
,
Write light Magazine
,
Writers
|
|
 |
|
WHO I AM
My name is Janice Thompson. I'm a Christian freelance author of novels, non-fiction books, magazine articles and musical comedies for the stage. I also work as a freelance editor through my Writers GPS site (www.writersgps.com). I've got great prices on e-courses and editing, so check it out!
I live in the Houston area, where the heat and humidity tend to reign, regardless of the season. I'm the mother of four beautiful daughters, (Randi, Courtney Rae, Megan and Courtney Elizabeth. Yes, I really do have two daughters named Courtney! Long story...) I also have the prettiest granddaughter any Nana could hope for - Madysen Lynae! Our family is extremely active in local ministry. (Well, Maddie isn't exactly "active" yet, but I'm believing she will be someday!) My oldest daughter, Randi, is a worship leader/singing in the Houston area, Courtney Rae leads worship at her church in Montana, Megan heads up the pre-school department in a Houston-area church and Courtney Elizabeth sings on the worship team at her church in Michigan. I'm thrilled to have four grown daughters who love the Lord (and a granddaughter who one day will)! I have two grandbabies on the way, so keep them in your prayers!
WHAT I DO
I'm a writer by trade, but (as I mentioned above) wear many other hats, as well. Currently, I spend a lot of my time working as a freelance editor and a ghostwriter.
I enjoy public speaking (promoting books, or teaching from the Bible). For a list of my speaking topics, visit my website at: www.janiceathompson.com. I homeschooled my four daughters (for eleven years) carrying them each through to graduation.
I've written a lot of homeschool curriculum, particularly for kids interested in creative writing and/or drama. I taught drama and creative writing for several years at a Christian school of the arts. I've also directed a youth choir and stayed active in the home-school community (including public speaking to local home-school groups). I directed the "Out There! Drama Ministry" - a group of artists in their teens and twenties who traveled the globe presenting the gospel message through the arts. I am passionate about my faith and do all I can to share the joy of the Lord with others, which is why I particularly enjoy writing.
WHY I WRITE
I've been writing since childhood. In fact, the first novel I remember crafting was in the sixth grade. I had consumed every Bobbsey Twins book on the shelves and ached for another one, so I created a new adventure for the characters I had grown to love. Of course, I was far too young to understand the concept of plagiarism at that time! I started writing "seriously" in the early 90's. Since then, I've been blessed to have nearly fifty articles published, along with several novels.
Check out my editing site: www.writersgps.com.
Check out my website: www.janiceathompson.com
Check out my podcast:
http://web.mac.com/maczach2/iWeb/Janice%20Blog/Podcast.html
|
|
Double Booked
|
4/01/2008 - 12:07 AM
|
|
I can't believe it, but I think I actually forgot to mention my new book review site here at Shoutlife. It's called Double Booked (because I'm always double-booked to the point where I hardly have time to read)! I created the site to promote great ne...
(login or sign up to read more)
|
|
17 views
-
0 replies
|
|
|
Memories of Colorado
|
3/01/2008 - 3:24 PM
|
|
Ah, spring! Texas is teeming with life these days. Flowers are starting to bloom. Temperatures are rising. Hope is in the air! I know this isn't (necessarily) happening all over the country. In some places, winter seems to roll along for much of the ...
(login or sign up to read more)
|
|
12 views
-
2 replies
- Most Recent Reply: 03/01/08 - 5:17 PM
|
|
|
Valentine's Special
|
2/02/2008 - 2:11 AM
|
|
Hi friends,
Janice Thompson here, from Writers GPS (www.writersgps.com). For those of you who don't know me, I'm a Christian freelance writer from the Houston area. (To learn more about me, please visit my site at www.janiceathompson.com). I'm bot...
(login or sign up to read more)
|
|
11 views
-
1 reply
- Most Recent Reply: 02/02/08 - 10:45 AM
|
|
|
January Writing Special
|
1/09/2008 - 3:07 PM
|
|
Hi friends,
Just wanted to tell you about the January special on my writing courses (through my editing site www.writersgps.com). If you buy the fiction pack (14 e-courses for fiction writers/$100 total) you get the professional pack (11 e-courses...
(login or sign up to read more)
|
|
12 views
-
1 reply
- Most Recent Reply: 01/09/08 - 5:07 PM
|
|
|
Give Yourself a Christmas Writing Gift!
|
11/17/2007 - 3:39 PM
|
|
I have a terrific business geared toward Christian authors. It's called Writers GPS, (www.writersgps.com) and I offer a variety of services (everything from consulting to editing to PR). For the month of November, I'm running a special on my e-course...
(login or sign up to read more)
|
|
18 views
-
0 replies
|
|
|
|
Sonia on 5/07/08 - 9:43 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hey - If you haven't heard, John Olson's brand new book, Fossil Hunter (made in connection with the intelligent design movie Expelled) is available for purchase!! www.fossilhunternovel.com
 |
|
|
|
|
|
I just wrote a review of White as Snow on my shoutlife blog. Come over and check it out.
And how do we find your Double Booked site?
|
|
|
|
|
|
I like your new picture!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi Janice!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi, Janice - you're one of my top friends on my profile!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi, Janice! I saw that you were signed in and wanted to drop by and say hello!
|
|
|
