Janet Fox
@janetsfox.bsky.social
Kidlit author; writing course creator; lover of dogs, mountains, and all things magical. Blogs every week here: https://janetfox.substack.com/
Today on Substack I speak out against Book Bans, and a few other things. Find the post here: janetfox.substack.com/p/when-the-c...
October 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today on Substack I speak out against Book Bans, and a few other things. Find the post here: janetfox.substack.com/p/when-the-c...
My first novel, originally published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social , is now in my hands, and I'm reissuing it. Here's the new cover, and I truly love it! Find it here: books2read.com/u/bPOlQj
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
My first novel, originally published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social , is now in my hands, and I'm reissuing it. Here's the new cover, and I truly love it! Find it here: books2read.com/u/bPOlQj
In honor of Earth Day 2025
April 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
In honor of Earth Day 2025
Yes, we were there! In Bozeman MT.
April 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Yes, we were there! In Bozeman MT.
The importance of creatives in these times is immeasurable. Please keep writing things that grow kindness, love, acceptance - especially if you write for children. They are our hope.
March 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The importance of creatives in these times is immeasurable. Please keep writing things that grow kindness, love, acceptance - especially if you write for children. They are our hope.
Totally thrilled by this review - first time in the Horn Book after all these years!
February 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Totally thrilled by this review - first time in the Horn Book after all these years!
I'm over the moon about this!!!
January 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I'm over the moon about this!!!
Happiest of holidays!
December 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Happiest of holidays!
Bookish events can be so fun...this at Country Bookshelf in Bozeman. Thanks to all who came by!!!
December 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Bookish events can be so fun...this at Country Bookshelf in Bozeman. Thanks to all who came by!!!
So I'm doing a thing - this discount on my DIY Den. Tons of craft content for kidlit writers. But it's a quick deal.
November 29, 2024 at 9:52 PM
So I'm doing a thing - this discount on my DIY Den. Tons of craft content for kidlit writers. But it's a quick deal.
This week's Substack post - a deeply felt thank you and more.
November 26, 2024 at 11:01 PM
This week's Substack post - a deeply felt thank you and more.
I know not too many of you live in the Bozeman MT area but in case you do (or if you like having FOMO for beautiful Montana in the winter...)
November 25, 2024 at 4:24 PM
I know not too many of you live in the Bozeman MT area but in case you do (or if you like having FOMO for beautiful Montana in the winter...)
My newest book for all you gift-hunters.
November 16, 2024 at 11:06 PM
My newest book for all you gift-hunters.
This is me, Janet Fox: writer of books for young readers, picture books through YA. Believer in hope and happy endings.
November 13, 2024 at 1:57 AM
This is me, Janet Fox: writer of books for young readers, picture books through YA. Believer in hope and happy endings.
Plot! If you struggle with it, come find me at SCBWI's Summer Conference!
June 19, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Plot! If you struggle with it, come find me at SCBWI's Summer Conference!
I love this first review for my next book coming 10/22/24!!
"Fox expertly weaves the threads of self esteem, friendship, divorce, mother-daughter relationships with the old west, outlaws, unscrupulous TV sensationalists, and of course, love. It's perfectly layered for all middle grade readers."
"Fox expertly weaves the threads of self esteem, friendship, divorce, mother-daughter relationships with the old west, outlaws, unscrupulous TV sensationalists, and of course, love. It's perfectly layered for all middle grade readers."
June 13, 2024 at 9:59 PM
I love this first review for my next book coming 10/22/24!!
"Fox expertly weaves the threads of self esteem, friendship, divorce, mother-daughter relationships with the old west, outlaws, unscrupulous TV sensationalists, and of course, love. It's perfectly layered for all middle grade readers."
"Fox expertly weaves the threads of self esteem, friendship, divorce, mother-daughter relationships with the old west, outlaws, unscrupulous TV sensationalists, and of course, love. It's perfectly layered for all middle grade readers."
Hey #teachers and #librarians - I hope to see you there!
November 11, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Hey #teachers and #librarians - I hope to see you there!
In my latest Substack post I provide some tips on crafting fiction picture books. janetfox.substack.com/p/picture-bo...
November 8, 2023 at 4:19 PM
In my latest Substack post I provide some tips on crafting fiction picture books. janetfox.substack.com/p/picture-bo...
I have a post over on Substack on plotting vs "pantsing". Hope it helps!
October 17, 2023 at 7:59 PM
I have a post over on Substack on plotting vs "pantsing". Hope it helps!
