Janis Masyk-Jackson
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I published my first article when I was 10 years old and I've been writing ever since. I'm a mom to 4 grown kids and I love traveling, animals, the paranormal and I'm a huge Disney fan.
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Children Who Kill
Children Who Became Killers You can't keep up with current news without hearing of someone committing murder. As horrible as this is, it's even more horrific when the killer turns out to be a child. Here's a look at 10 of the youngest children in the United States who committed murder.
By Janis Masyk-Jacksonabout a month ago in Criminal
How Dark Chocolate Helps With Writing. Top Story - November 2025.
As writers, there are several things we depend on in order to create a story worth reading: inspiration, continuity, creativity, concentration, etc. While at times, everything seems to flow, at other times, we become stuck. What happens to the character next? What rhyming word completes the stanza best? Why can't I think of something more interesting to write?
By Janis Masyk-Jackson2 months ago in Writers
The Poetic Beginnings of the F-Word
Most people know what the F-word means and the different capacities it's used in. In raw terms, it can mean having sex. In anger, it's used as an insult. It can also be used as a form of surprise, "What the f**k?" or as a descriptive word, "It was f**king awesome!" But how did this word begin, and what does it have to do with poetry? Let's take a look back in time.
By Janis Masyk-Jackson2 months ago in Poets
Fun Halloween Trivia Test
Trivia Questions A night of ghosts and goblins, colorful costumes, carved pumpkins, and delighted children who go door to door to receive candy. This is Halloween. But, how well do you know this popular holiday? Take this multiple-choice trivia test and find out!
By Janis Masyk-Jackson3 months ago in Families
