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Janie Steele

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in El Monte, California, The United States

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https://www.janiesteele.com

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Romance, Contemporary, Fiction

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Janie Steele began writing as a child, turning to words as a quiet escape. Over the years, characters and fragments of truth have continued to follow her—moments that speak to the ache, contradictions, and resilience within us all.

While Closing Costs marks her debut published novel, her stories have been forming for decades and will unfold one by one. Among them is The Sad Café—a raw and evocative reflection on the world that shaped her, growing up in the fractured foster care system in the eighties.

A storyteller shaped by love, grit, and a quiet ache for a passion that waited patiently for her.

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Can you tell us a two-sentence horror story?

Janie Steele She closed her eyes tight, took a deep breath, and imagined as hard as she could that the flesh of her neighbor she was consuming smelled like savory …moreShe closed her eyes tight, took a deep breath, and imagined as hard as she could that the flesh of her neighbor she was consuming smelled like savory barbecue chicken.
As she swallowed the gritty meat, she wondered who the third person would be he said she must eat before he released her twin—and hoped it wasn’t Mr. Snaggletooth from across the street.(less)

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Janie Steele I imagine this will be a shock to most people: I don’t really read books. Kind of a drag, I know. Odd for a writer, right? I have a hard time staying …moreI imagine this will be a shock to most people: I don’t really read books. Kind of a drag, I know. Odd for a writer, right? I have a hard time staying in my own head — in my own voice — after I read. I get stuck in the author’s tone, the sound of their writing, and have a difficult time finding my way back to mine. My favorite book I’ve ever read, though? The Prince of Tides.(less)

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Writing Style

While I read reviews here and there, I am realizing that there is defintely an audience of readers that prefer a very specific type of writing style and writing rules.

Closing Costs was written the way people actually think and speak—not the way sentences are taught to behave. It isn’t written to sound perfect. It’s written to sound true.

The book uses a spoken-language rhythm. It favors emotional Read more of this blog post »

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Janie Steele made a comment on Brea’s review of Closing Costs " I so appreciate your time to read and review. The style of writing and restrained editing is definitely rubbing some folks the wrong way. I'm thrilled ...more "
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Janie Steele made a comment on Elohor Egbordi’s review of Closing Costs " Appreciate your time to read and review! The writing is intentionally voice-driven. It’s edited for cadence and emotional truth rather than polished i ...more "
Feb 03, 2026 05:29AM · see review
Janie Steele wrote a new blog post Writing Style While I read reviews here and there, I am realizing that there is defintely an audience of readers that prefer a very specific type of writing style a Read more of this blog post »
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Janie Steele made a comment on Jackie’s review of Closing Costs " Curious what the superficial facts were? "
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Janie Steele made a comment on Daisy’s review of Closing Costs " Thank you for your time and review! I am so happy you found the story enjoyable and entertaining! Best! "
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Janie Steele made a comment on Katherine’s review of Closing Costs " Thank you so much for your time to read and review. So happy you enjoyed it!! "
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Janie Steele answered Goodreads's question: Can you tell us a two-sentence horror story? She closed her eyes tight, took a deep breath, and imagined as hard as she could that the flesh of her neighbor she was consuming smelled like savory barbecue chicken. As she swallowed the gritty meat, she wondered who the third person would be he sai See Full Answer
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