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Jolyn Janis
Creative work, inner work, and the messy in-between as an author, creative director, illustrator, actress, copywriter, photographer, filmmaker, momma, and mermaid.

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17
Jun
Table of contents from Poems for Breakfast book, highlighting the poem ‘Bittersweet’ among other playful and imaginative titles.

🍬 Behind the Stanza: Creating “Bittersweet” in Poems for Breakfast

The quickest way to eat a whole box of candy? Start by insisting you hate it.
3 min read
25
Mar
Table of contents from Poems for Breakfast book, highlighting the poem “Heart” among other playful and imaginative titles.

♡ Behind the Stanza: Creating “Heart” in Poems for Breakfast

How the poem "Heart" emerged from the messy, beautiful process of unlearning.
3 min read
27
Feb
🐘 Behind the Stanza: Creating “The Elephant” in Poems for Breakfast

🐘 Behind the Stanza: Creating “The Elephant” in Poems for Breakfast

There’s an elephant in the room—and it booked this conference space, too. That’s where The Elephant was born—a poem about the truths we all see but pretend not to.
3 min read
31
Jan
☕ Grab Your Lavender Latte–Poems for Breakfast is on YouTube

☕ Grab Your Lavender Latte–Poems for Breakfast is on YouTube

Poems for Breakfast is on YouTube! The Story Rug nailed it—Part 1 is live, and I can’t wait for you to see it.
2 min read
24
Jan
Table of contents from Poems for Breakfast book, highlighting the poem 'Time' among other playful and imaginative titles.

📖 Behind the Stanza: Creating “Time” in Poems for Breakfast

Curious about how the poem “Time” came to life in Poems for Breakfast? Discover the playful poem, its minimalist illustration, and a writing tip to capture inspiration before it slips away.
3 min read
17
Oct
I Made the Dumbest Book Ever—and It’s Perfectly Ridiculous

I Made the Dumbest Book Ever—and It’s Perfectly Ridiculous

This book isn’t about being smart or impressing anyone. It’s here to do what a good book should: delight you. It’s for when life feels heavy, and you want to laugh at something absurd—or maybe laugh at yourself. Sometimes, the "dumbest" ideas are the ones that bring the most joy.
3 min read
01
May
The Silent Power of Walking in Peace

The Silent Power of Walking in Peace

Self-defense isn’t just about fighting—it’s about presence.
2 min read
09
Jan

Dear Money,

Sorry that we were buttheads about the whole thing.
2 min read
17
Nov
Life Lessons from My Inner Four-Year-Old

Life Lessons from My Inner Four-Year-Old

Listen, Joey, you’re gonna find out what you’re really made of. You’re strong enough for that. Like Thundercats and She-ra, you’re going to have your own superhero journey.
4 min read
25
Oct

Stories That Explain Everything: "Do Zombies Smell?"

It was funny—until it hit me. Was he… making a good point?
1 min read