"I like people, and their stories.  How they get from point a, to point b, is ultimately fascinating for me."

Feeling drawn to the interviewing process and the art of conversation - Janette has always held an acute appreciation for human interest stories.

As founder of a national women's magazine, and Umbrella Publishing, Janette first made a humble mark in her corner of the literary universe as entertainment editor for her high school newspaper with the byline, "Reynolds Wrap."

Though originally never formerly employed in the writing arts, over the years she developed a keen sense for the written word and a love for media as a highly creative outlet. And after spending several restless years in automotive engineering in the "Motor City", she moved west to what some consider the writer's mecca - Montana.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Janette immediately landed a job in broadcast journalism at a local radio station. Within 6 weeks, she developed a daily interview talk show, Montana Woman, and received her first nomination as "Radio Program of the Year" after snagging interviews with such luminaries as Gloria Steinem, John Bradshaw, Debbie Reynolds, Garth Brooks, Shaquille O'Neal, and Charlton Heston.

Some of her story:

• Conducted more than 800 interviews with celebrities, newsmakers, politicians, and everyday people.

• Covered and developed stories across the US and Europe including Oxford, London, and Paris.

• Founder of Montana Woman (1994), published over 85 issues.

• Keynote speaker at the University of Montana Center for Leadership Development Conference, October 2000.

• Author of 3 books including: "Where Were You On 9-11? - An Anthology of Intimate Interviews"; "Flying By The Seat of my Pants" Janette's journal on the last year (2002); and "Don't Fence Me In" a semi-autobiographical account of leaving the big city for rural life. An insightful and humorous story of chucking it all, moving west, and starting over from scratch.

• Keynote speaker at the Mind, Body, Business Women's Conference sponsored by the US Small Business Administration, Bozeman, Motnana - September 2003.

Helena, Montana: Author Janette Reynolds presented Montana Governor Judy Martz with a special autographed copy of her book "Where Were You on 9-11?", November 7, 2002 - shortly after her return from an international book tour marking the 1-year anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center.