Welcome to the wacky, wonderful world of inspirational author Janice Hanna Thompson, where romantic comedy rules the day! I call myself an author, baker, and mischief maker. . .and those words certainly fit! (Ahem.) I hope you love to laugh, because I make it my goal to tickle your funny bone at every turn.
Writing Lessons, Just for You!
On this site you will find books and writing lessons. My latest venture, Free Writing Lessons, has just kicked off and I hope you’ll browse the selections. Whether you’re hoping to write novels, non-fiction books, magazine articles, blog posts, or more. . .I’ve got you covered! You’ll find courses on all of those genres and more. Best of all, I’m happy to share my tips and tricks to earn money with your writing. You’re going to love these lessons, I promise! And guess what? You can download the lessons with the click of a button to keep on your own computer.
Welcome to Storybook Kitchen!
Many of you already know me from my baking blog, Out of the Box Baking. But here on my author site, recipes take on a storybook twist—each one inspired by the characters and settings in my novels. If you’ve fallen in love with the Weddings by Bella series, you’ll find plenty of Italian favorites waiting for you in Storybook Kitchen. And if you’ve enjoyed my other books, you’ll discover recipes that bring those stories to life, too.
About my Books. . .
Whether you’re looking for contemporary romance, quirky cozy mysteries, light-hearted historicals, fun books for younger readers, audio books or devotionals, you will find it here. I’ve also got a wacky recipe blog called Out of the Box Baking, loaded with fun posts!
Why do I focus on the light-hearted stuff? Because life is hard! My readers lead busy, chaotic lives and need those special “Calgon, Take Me Away!” moments! Providing “Love, Laughter and Happily Ever Afters” brings me great delight. Lest you think it’s all fluff, think again!
Woven between the lines of each cheerful tale you will find the ultimate love story, one guaranteed to stir your soul and get your heart fluttering. Talk about a real happily ever after! There’s something for everyone on my site, so settle back in your chair, grab a cup of Earl Grey tea, and get ready to discover a light-hearted approach to life!
Check out my latest releases in the Little Red Truck series from Barbour Publishing
Tracking Tilly: Who Stole Tilly from the Auction Block?
The Hadley family ranch is struggling, so RaeLyn, her parents, and brothers decide to turn the old barn into an antique store. The only thing missing to go with the marketing of the store is Grandpa’s old red truck, Tilly, that was sold several years ago. Now coming back up on the auction block, Tilly would need a lot of work, but RaeLyn is sure it will be worth it—if only she can beat out other bidders and find out who stole Tilly after the auction ends. Hadley finds herself in the role of amateur sleuth, and the outcome could make or break the new family venture.
Sabotage at Cedar Creek: Who Would Sabotage the New B&B?
It’s summertime in Mabank, Texas, and the Hadley family’s new antique business is open and running well with Tilly, the red antique truck, as its mascot. Raelynn Hadley enjoys driving Grandpa’s truck around as she seeks out antiques for her family’s store.
Raelynn is excited that her best friend, Tasha, will soon open a new vacation rental to accommodate the area’s growing tourism, but an unexpected act of sabotage threatens to spoil all that Tasha has worked for. Raelynn immediately gets to work solving the crime.
Mistletoe and Mayhem: Who started the mysterious fire?
It’s less than a week until Christmas in Mabank, Texas, and just a few days away from RaeLyn and Mason’s wedding on Hadley ranch. Unfortunately, a wildfire with mysterious origin is rapidly traveling across several counties and headed right for the Hadley acreage.
Fire fighters rush to put it out before the family homestead goes up in flames, taking the business and the old red truck with it. Their perfect wedding may be ruined, and RaeLyn and Mason are determined to find the source of the fire. Will everything work out in time for the big day?