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Published Works
Jan Fields
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Mailing Address:
Ledyard, CT 06339
Summary of Qualifications:
Writing: Published writer of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults in magazines
and books. Also, passage writing for educational testing.
Editing: Editor of two electronic newsletters for children s writers Kid Magazine
Writers eMagazine (2004-2012) and Children s Writers eNews.
Internet: Familiar with basic HTML. Web editor for the Institute of Children s Literature
Education:
B.A. University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill, 1983 Journalism
Professional Memberships - Member, SCBWI
Publication History:
2013 (upcoming) Title Pending Middle Grade Science Fiction series, ABDO Group.
2012 You Can Write (nonfiction picture book series). Capstone Press
You Can Write Excellent Reports
You Can Write Great Letters and Emails
Adaptations of Classic Novels for Elementary students, Magic Wagon: Calico Classics
Series, ABDO Group
2010
The Last of the Mohicans
Great Expectations
Moby Dick
Robinson Crusoe
Pride and Prejudice
The House of Seven Gables
Treasure Island
David Copperfield
The Three Musketeers
2011
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Aesop's Fables
Jane Erye
Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles
Kidnapped
The Secret Garden
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
2007 (still in print) Wellspring of Magic. Middle Grade Fantasy Novel for Creative Girl s
Club, produced by DRG, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711-2159
2011 (online ebook only) The Emerald Dragon. Middle Grade Fantasy, second book in
Wellspring series, Creative Girl s Club, produced by DRG, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN
46711-2159
Annie s Attic Mystery Series. (Cosy Mysteries for Adults) Annie s Attic. DRG, 306 East
Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711-2159
2011 Rag Doll in the Attic.
2011 Emeralds in the Attic.
2011 Valise in the Attic.
Story/Activity books sold with collectible doll line
The Family Company, Moorestown NJ
Written Under the name Janis O Conner:
Trust: When You Came to my Recital. 1998.
Responsibility: Becoming a Big Sister. 1998.
Friendship: With My Special Pet. 1998.
Loyalty: Sharing Family Traditions. 1998.
Wisdom: Bringing Home An A. 1998.
Confidence: With My Ears Pierced. 1998.
Courage: Going to School. 1998.
Creativity: I Made It Myself. 1998.
Faith: Counting My Blessings. 1999.
Sharing: With Mom. 1999.
Love: Dancing With Dad. 1999.
Unity: Cheerleading. 1999.
Joyfulness: Having Fun. 1999.
Discovery: Reaching for the Stars. 1999.
Patience: Making Things Grow. 1999.
Sportsmanship: Making the Team. 1999.
Tradition: Learning from Grandma. 2000.
Manners: A Tea Party. 2000.
Magazine and Anthology Stories and Articles
1980s
"Make A Joshua." (Written under the name Janis Waldrop). Teddy Bear and Friends June
1987: 60+.
"Tips On Designing Your Own Teddy Bear." (Written under the name Janis Waldrop). Teddy
Bear and Friends August 1988: 66 - 69.
"How I Spent My Summer Vacation." International Doll World. October 1992: 82-83.
1990s
A Collection of Motivational Articles for Children's Church Workers, as well as object
lessons and activities to update the middler church curricula. (Written under the name
Janis Waldrop). Lake Mary, FL: CharismaLife Publishers. 1995.
Bang, Bang, Our Kids and Guns. Parenting Today s Teen. 1995.
"Raising Men of God" (Written under the name Janis Waldrop). Single-Parent Family.
January 1996: 22-23
"The Shepherd Kind" and "Lamb and Shepherd (Written under J. Waldrop). Shining Star.
Feb/Mar/Apr 1996: 40-41.
"Frog Puppet" Crayola Kids. April 1999.
2000+
"Make Your Own Newt" Highlights. 2000.
"Good Shepherd Game" and "David Saves the Day" [Biblical Retelling] (Written under J.
Waldrop). Shining Star. Feb/Mar/Apr 2000.
"Dandelion" [Poetry] Ladybug. May 2001: Inside Back Cover.
"If Wishes Were Kittens." [Young Reader Fiction] Wee Ones. May 2001.
"Snowflakes" [Poem and craft] Holidays and Seasonal Celebrations and Best of Holidays and
Seasonal Celebrations.
Frog fingerplay, recipe, and craft, Lollipops, Jan/Feb 2002.
"Night Eyes" Ladybug. September 2002.
"Favorite Things Hats" Highlights, February 2003.
"Family Treasure." Pockets. November 2003.
"Old and New." Wee Ones. September 2004.
The Transformation. One Way Street May 2005.
Carnivorous Caterpillars. Cricket June 2007.
Spring Giving. Highlights High Five April 2008.
Spider s Riddle. Ladybug March 2009.
Race to the Pole. Highlights (publication pending).
Ravin Reviews. Discovery Girls (monthly book reviews, ongoing)
Get Inspired By. Discovery Girls (series) 2011-2012
Writing About Writing
"Writers and the Law" Byline. April 2001: 6 -8.
How to Use Trademarks Correctly" Children's Book Insider. January 1999: 7.
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Children s Literature.
Also written a variety of articles about children s writing for the Institute of
Children s Literature website [2006-2007], for Children s Writers eNews [2006 2007], and
for Kid Magazine Writers eMagazine [2005 2007].
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