Blazanin, Jan

Pen Name: Jan Blazanin

Comments from the author about writing:  Story ideas don't come easily for me, so when one pops up I write a paragraph with a rough description of the story. I follow that with detailed character sketches and, as much as possible, a scene-by-scene outline. Although I often stray from my outline, it keeps me from getting stuck in the middle with nowhere to go.

I write because it's challenging and fun, and there's such satisfaction in creating an entire world from my imagination.

Literary awards received and date received:

• Gold Star Award For Excellence, Teens Read Too, 2009

Book Types: Fiction

Audience Types: Young Adult

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Are you willing to do programs for schools, libraries, or other groups? Yes

If you are willing to do programs, will you charge a fee?  Yes. My fee varies depending on the type and length of program and the size of the audience. Small group (6-15) writing workshops are $100/hour. School visits are $250/half day, $400/full day for groups no larger than 30. For distances beyond 30 miles I also charge expenses. My target audience is middle school and high school.

Mailing Address:  600 N. Little Walnut Creek Drive Waukee, IA 50263-8024

Phone:  515-987-4946

E-mail Address:  janblazanin@mac.com

Author's Web site: http://janblazanin.com

Agent Information:  Rosemary Stimola, Stimola Literary Studio

County: Dallas

Books By This Author

• Fairest of Them All, MTV Books, New York, NY, 2009

• A&L Do Summer, Egmont Publishing, New York, NY, 2011