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Janice Alonso

Biography

Janice Alonso's work appears regularly in Christian, mystery, and children's publications.

Smashwords Interview

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in the South in the United States.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I love the creative process: taking an idea, developing a storyline, refining the language, and finally, polishing the small facets that will make the story shine.
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Where to find Janice Alonso online

Website: http://janicealonso.com
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Series

Devotionals by
After twenty years of writing, God has blessed me with files of hundreds of published inspirational devotions, personal experiences, and short stories. As I looked through these stories, I thought these pieces should not be sitting idle in folders. I'm giving them "new lives" though eBooks.
The Woman on the Other Side of the Hill
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The Parable of the Rich Fool (Remix)
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Here After or Hereafter?
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Entering the Kingdom of God as a Child
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Bringing Out the Worst Can Be a Good Thing
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The Missing Piece
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Adventures at Bell Buckle Inn by
Winkie and her Labrador Laurel solve mysteries in each book while learning about God and how He works in everyday life.
Who'll Pick Me?
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Home Is Where the Heart Is - Adventures at Bell Buckle Inn 2
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This Little Light of Mine
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Murder Most Mysterious by
Short mystery stories
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
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Murder Most Mysterious - Death Has Pouty Red Lips
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Love God. Love Me. by
Each story illustrates through real life situations children can learn to love how to love themselves.
Too Little or Too Big?
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I Wish . . .
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Everyone Has Something to Give
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Where's Lucy Ladybug?
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Love God. Love Others. by
Each story illustrates through real life situations how a child can make good choices to be kind and thoughtful of others.
Just the Same in Different Ways
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I Don't Want to Go to a Princess Party
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The Little Circus Lion
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Enough Love for Everyone
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You Don't Have a Home?
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Miss Bossy Pants
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Literary Short Stories by
These stories are based on slice-of life situations, all appearing in literary journals.
The Final Chapter - A Short Story Collection
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Books

Evil Exists; God's Goodness Is Greater by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,320. Language: English. Published: December 26, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
On December 14, 2012, a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and opened fire. The following Sunday, I attended the annual children’s celebration at my church where we reenact the Christmas story, have refreshments, and hand out gifts for families we minister to year round.
The Things We Carry in Our Hearts by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,350. Language: English. Published: December 20, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
I feel this is the best story to end 2021 and to begin 2022. No matter where you live, what your profession is, the age you may be, we have this in common: the last two years have left their indelible markings on us. While we may not be able to change some things, we can change what is in our hearts.
The Christmas Angel by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 790. Language: English. Published: December 13, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
My childhood vision of what the Christmas Angel looked like was limited in its scope because of my narrow experiences. As I grew older and became more “worldly,” my perception changed. While her outward appearance may differ from individual to individual and culture to culture, her message does not.
Love Is God by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 910. Language: English. Published: December 7, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Bibles » God’s Word / Devotional
We traditionally set aside Valentine’s Day as the time to express our love for others. Christmas is the time when God’s expressed His love for us by extending His most precious gift.
Total Forgiveness by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 820. Language: English. Published: November 23, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
There are many reasons why we can’t forgive another. Often it isn’t because of the wrong doing – sometimes it may be a case of pride preventing our lips from forming the words, “I’m sorry.”
The Games People Play by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,370. Language: English. Published: November 18, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Games can be fun, but often they can result in bad behavior. Learning to be a good loser, as well as a good winner, is an important first step in life.
God's Mission Statement by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,600. Language: English. Published: November 8, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Devotional
Most of the organizations we work with have a mission statement. It is good to have goals and a focus. Often, after we have finished with a project, the impact continues to thrive. God’s plan is like that: we have tunnel vision, but He has eternal vision.
Never-ending Is a Long Time by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 860. Language: English. Published: November 6, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
Everything on earth has an end date. Food, batteries, vaccines, subscriptions, and warranties. All living things have a life-death cycle. This is not true is Heaven. Heaven is eternal.
The Daily Examen by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,290. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Thinking about what happened during the day to bring you closer to God, and what things “stirred you” and took you away from God can open your eyes to new insights about yourself.
With a Song in My Heart by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 750. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / General
Stepping outside our comfort zones can breed feelings of unease. Sometimes, it can be down right scary. But with God’s guidance and blessing, we are raised higher than more we ever imagined.
God's Rays by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 890. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Devotional
As humans, we are limited. Our vision, existence, and understanding – all have boundaries. Not so with God.
Pancake by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,410. Language: English. Published: September 28, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Religious, Fiction » Religious
The fourth in the 2021 short story Rosemary series. Through keeping a puppy for a weekend, Rosemary learns how humans can still be adorable and loveable in God’s eyes even though they exhibit challenging behavior.
Real People Need Real Prayers by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 800. Language: English. Published: September 23, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
While it’s good to pray for things like an end to Covid, victims of racism, or rising violence, it becomes more heartfelt when a real person is at the center of a real prayer.
Time with God by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 990. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / General
Any time you spend with God is precious. He doesn’t care where you are or what time of day or night you call His name.
Lord, Give Me Strength by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,410. Language: English. Published: September 8, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
We all have to address our fears at some point. At the beginning of the pandemic, I feared Covid. Through scriptures about individuals who faced situations worse than what I was in, I turned from fear of evil while finding courage to fight its ongoing devastation.
Count Your Many Blessings by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 790. Language: English. Published: September 3, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
Life gives and life takes. Some of these events we know are coming; other events take us by surprise. Learning how to pause and rest during the in between times will restore us for life’s cycles. Leaning into the Holy Spirit fortifies us from within.
Day of Rest by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 940. Language: English. Published: August 25, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
The human body – physically, mentally, and emotionally – can only take so much. God has blessed us with the Sabbath – how do you interpret that?
Oh, What a Beautiful Morning! by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 870. Language: English. Published: August 23, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / General
We live in a fallen world – evil surrounds us at every turn. But, we do not have to face these difficult situations alone. God will be with us if we only invite Him in.
Unconditional Love by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 920. Language: English. Published: August 11, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Yes, we’re thrilled to be together again, so why aren’t we acting like it? A wise person once said, “When someone is the most difficult to love, that’s when he/she needs your love the most.”
A Case of Divine Intervention by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,160. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
God uses us in many ways. Sometimes, we are aware of His plan; just as often we are not. This story shows how I was included in God’s plan and didn’t see it revealed until the last moment.
Yours, Mine, and Ours by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 800. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Devotional
We receive differently from God because He has created each of His children uniquely to serve to a specific purpose. What He expects of me is not the same as what He expects of others.
Within the Heart by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 880. Language: English. Published: July 23, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Our hearts carry all sorts of emotions. When life’s circumstances weigh us down, God is within reach.
A Vermont Lesson by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 820. Language: English. Published: July 14, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Devotional
“Nothing in this life is free.” “You don’t get something for nothing.” Statements such as these cause us to miss many opportunities that are there for the taking. Jesus Christ is the most important missed opportunity.
Unexpected Paths by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 880. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Life offers many things of beauty for us to take delight in, even when dark clouds are enveloping our thoughts and physical surroundings.
Free at Last by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 890. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Education / General
Freedom is a precious gift, and it must be respected as well as protected at every turn.
Defined by the Holy Spirit by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,340. Language: English. Published: June 25, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Christian » Short stories
Family, friends, and the world tag us with many limiting labels. Often, we believe these assessments, and therefore, narrow our self-image. God sees the whole us.
No Job Too Small by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 990. Language: English. Published: June 15, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Some opportunities knock on our door and it is up to us to open them. Just as often, we need to seek these doors with our hearts and God’s guidance. ”
Ever-changing Nature; Never-changing God by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,200. Language: English. Published: June 10, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Devotional
God is a God for all time and all times. No matter how much things may change around us, He is our constant.
Up Close and Personal by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,200. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
Whether it is in writing stories or living my day-to-day routine, the path I have set out often wanders from the original plan. As long as I trust God, the journey will run more smoothly.
God's Morning Messenger by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 860. Language: English. Published: May 27, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Spiritual Growth
Seasons of sadness, sickness, and trouble are promised to all of us. As Christians, we are not exempt. We don’t have a special vaccine to keep away evil or rough roads. What we do have is the promise of strength and comfort in Jesus Christ.
Same Story Told in a New Way by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,440. Language: English. Published: May 19, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Change is difficult, even when it is welcomed. New ideas, places, and circumstances are exciting but too often shadowed in uncertainty. Trust God – He’s there for whatever you need.
Vessels of Beauty by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 860. Language: English. Published: May 11, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
We are what we say and do. When we are successful, it is too easy to take on the attitude of pride at these accomplishments. God is due the pride; we receive the joy.
Don't Overlook the Little Things by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 730. Language: English. Published: May 4, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Devotional
We love for others to see us when we are putting our best foot forward – but what are our actions conveying when we’re unaware of who is watching and listening?
My Cup Overflows by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 800. Language: English. Published: April 28, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
There are often times in our lives where try as we may, we just can’t seem to “get it right.” This young boy’s reaction to his dilemma is a lesson for all ages.
What a Difference a Year Makes by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 810. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Prayer
Once I learned, and am continually reminded to relearn, that I am not in control, life becomes more manageable. I do have choices over some things, but often even when I feel I’ve made a practical decision, situations zoom into treacherous waters.
A New Creation by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 890. Language: English. Published: April 16, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Grandmother was a professional seamstress. Granddaddy was a builder. She worked from designs, fabrics, thread, and a variety of accessories. He used empty spools that had contained her thread and anything else he could find. He had no blueprint – the end product was a result of his imagination and unused items scattered around their house. In Granddaddy’s world, everything was precious and
Quilting for God by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 870. Language: English. Published: April 7, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Stewardship & Giving
Too often we separate what we love to do from what we feel we should do to honor God. Yes, there are times when we need to think more about the needs of others than about what our desires are. Through deeper communication with God, we find we can combine the two and become a joyful, obedient servant.
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,010. Language: English. Published: April 2, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
This devotional is the result of a God-wink. A God-wink is “an event or personal experience, often identified as a coincidence, so astonishing that it is seen as a sign of divine intervention, especially when perceived as the answer to a prayer.
An Easter Discovery by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,270. Language: English. Published: March 24, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Religious
t is good to be generous, not only for the recipient, but for the giver as well. But how often do we give from our leftovers and not from our first fruits? In this short story, a little girl helps her grandmother relearn an old Biblical teaching.
Welcome by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 750. Language: English. Published: March 17, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Loving and serving others does not bring grace; grace produces the spirit to love and serve others. Grace comes through believing in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
"X" Marks the Spot by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 770. Language: English. Published: March 10, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Devotional
What kind of treasures do you seek? The answer to that question will tell you what is most important in your life, and therefore your heart.
This Little Light of Mine by
Series: Adventures at Bell Buckle Inn. Price: Free! Words: 32,940. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2021. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Religious / Christian / Mysteries & Detective Stories
Spring is on the horizon as Winkie eagerly anticipates the purchase of a tablet with the hard-earned money she has saved. She is also thrilled about the new next-door neighbor, Robert Thatcher, moving in. All her plans are soon thwarted when she has to use her money to buy obedience lessons for her exuberant Labrador Laurel instead. However, when Mr. Thatcher asks Winkie and her friend Lynn Ann
All in a Day's Work by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 830. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / General
Many people do their jobs without praise or recognition for their efforts and contributions to ensure our daily lives run smoothly.
Keeping the Faith by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,300. Language: English. Published: February 25, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
We are all gifted with special talents. Some of us haven’t uncovered what these talents are. Some of us are content to use them for narrow purposes. Open your heart and mind to see what wonderful things God has planned for you!
Embrace the Good by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,400. Language: English. Published: February 17, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational
Life often seems to dole out a disproportionate amount of rough patches to smooth sailing days. Much of what we do is to manage or do damage control to what is unfolding around us. What we can do is to make intentional efforts to seek out those good things that lie there and let those warm feelings be what touches our hearts.
What's in a Name? by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,020. Language: English. Published: February 10, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / General
Most of us are given a name at birth. The reputation we give that name depends on us as we live out our journey here on earth. What does your name bring to the minds of others? To God?
Failure Is Not Fatal by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 940. Language: English. Published: February 3, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Can we learn from our mistakes? Should we seek help and advice when life’s highway becomes riddled with potholes? Many successes are reached on rungs of failure.
The Jesus Man by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 970. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Prayer
No matter what you need, how you feel, or where you are – God will provide. In this story, God literally sent me The Jesus Man.
Let There Be Light by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 1,370. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
Too often we link darkness to bad things. After reading scripture, I came to understand darkness brings night, which can gift us with blessings beyond our imagination.
God's Handiwork by
Series: Devotionals. Price: Free! Words: 770. Language: English. Published: January 13, 2021. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth
How often do we miss an opportunity to serve or love our neighbor because we are blinded by outward appearances?
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