Bio
Janet is an emerging writer and poet. She writes historical and contemporary stories (short story and novel) which often include speculative fiction elements (mystery, sci-fi, fantasy and paranormal). Her work has been published in several editions of Painted Words, and her haiku has been published in, Blythe Spirit, A Hundred Gourds, Paper Wasp and Windfall.
In 2013 & 2014 she placed 2nd and highly recommended respectively, in the international section of the Fujisan Haiku Competitions.
Janet holds a BA in Visual Arts (La Trobe University, Bendigo, 2015) and in 2017 completed a diploma in Professional Writing & Editing from Bendigo Kangan Institute (formerly Bendigo TAFE). Janet completed an additional subject, Writing for New Media in 2019 which focussed on content writing, copywriting, social media engagement, and transmedia storytelling.
Janet edits fiction and poetry at both structural and copyediting levels.
C.V.
Studies and Professional Development
2021
Self publishing
Kate Forsyth’s History, Mystery and Magic through the Australian Writers’ Centre
Bachelor of Creative Writing through Deakin University
2020
Poetry Masterclass with Dr Mark Tredinnick
RWA online conference and workshops
Australian Fairy Tale Society online conference
California Poetry in Schools online conference and workshops
2019
Writers Victoria – advanced short story clinic with Josephine Rowe
Writing for New Media – extra unit with Bendigo TAFE PW & E
2018
Writers Victoria – intermediate short story clinic with Laurie Steed
Deferred Bachelor of Creative Writing, Deakin University
2017
Applied Deakin University 2nd year entry to Bachelor of Creative Writing (credits & guaranteed place with Diploma in P W & E).
Completed: the final subjects for Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing
- Transmedia
- Short Story
- History of Literature
- Industry
Aug 2017 – Into the Vortex – Cate Kennedy, short story workshop.
2016
Withdrew from studying Honours to continue with Diploma in Professional Writing & Editing:
- Advanced Editing
- Desktop Publishing
- Project Management.
2015
Part-time studies in Diploma Professional Writing & Editing, Bendigo Kangan Institute.
Attained: HD in Poetry & Song Lyrics, Creative Non-Fiction.
Deferred Honours, Federation University Ballarat then opted out to continue writing studies.
2014
Bachelor Visual Arts, La Trobe University Bendigo.
Attained: Cert IV Bendigo TAFE: Novel Writing.
Prior 2013
Cert IV Professional Writing & Editing subjects achieved; Poetry, Editing, Myths & Symbols
Writing (as J L Penn)
2020
Windfall # 8
Eucalypt tanka journal Issue #29
Presence Issue #68
2019
Windfall # 7 February 2019
Painted Words 2019
2017
Windfall #5 January 2017
Painted Words 2017
2016
Haiku published in the following journals:
Australian online haiku journal, A Hundred Gourds, June 2016
Blithe Spirit (British Haiku Society journal)
Paper Wasp
2015
Published in Australian haiku journal, Paper Wasp: Summer 2015.
Non-fiction published in 2015 Painted Words anthology.
2014
Special recognition 2014 Fujisan Haiku, (international section).
Poetry and a short story published in 2014 Painted Words anthology.
2013
Award of excellence (2nd) 2013 Fujisan Haiku, (international section).
Poetry and a short story published in Painted Words anthology.
2012
Poem published in Scintillae 2012.
2010
Poetry published in Painted Words anthology.
Visual Art
2014
EXIT graduation exhibition, Phylis Palmer gallery La Trobe University, Bendigo.
Half/Lore third year undergraduate exhibition, The White Space, Castlemaine.
2011
Artwork selected for Painted Words cover.
snowflakes on water 