 "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 a monthly byline, "Reynolds Wrap."
It was her experience inr adio and publishing in Montana that helped Janette develope 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 to what some consider a writer's mecca, Montana, in 1994.
Never one to shy away from a challenge, Janette immediately landed a job in broadcast journalism at a local radio station and developed a daily interview talk show (Montana Woman). Within 6 months Janette received her first nomination for "Radio Program of the Year" after interviewing such luminaries as Gloria Steinem, John Bradshaw, Debbie Reynolds, Garth Brooks, Shaquille O'Neal, Charlton Heston, Dr. Helen Caldicott, Lea Thompson and hundreds more.
Some of her story:
- Conducted more than 800 interviews of well-known celebrities, newsmakers, politicians, and local people. Covered and developed stories across the US and Europe including Oxford, London, and Paris.
- Published 87 issues of Montana Woman
- Keynote speaker at the University of Montana Center for Leadership Development Conference, October 2000.
- Author of "Where Were You on 9-11? - An Anthology of Intimate Interviews"
- Soon to be released: Janette’s semi-autobiographical account of leaving the big city for rural life, "Don't Fence Me In." An insightful and often humorous account 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 in Bozeman, Montana, September 2003.
CONTACT:
Amanda L. Fife at (406) 257-6142
info@umbrellapub.com
LOCATION:
Kalispell, Montana
TIME ZONE:
Mountain
ISBN: 0-9722842-0-6
DISTRIBUTION:
Biblio, A Division of NBN (800) 462-6420
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