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- Nov 23, 2019
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- Jan Porter
- About My Library
Jan Porter writes warm, character-driven stories about strong women, second chances, and quietly changing the rules.
- About Me
Bio:
Jan Porter is an award-winning Canadian author known for her heartfelt, quietly humorous literary fiction featuring strong female protagonists and stories of personal transformation.
Born and raised in rural Ontario, Jan grew up immersed in the landscapes and stories of small-town life and the northern wilderness—an influence that continues to shape her writing. Inspired early by works such as Voltaire’s Candide and the poetry of Robert Service, she developed a passion for storytelling that would later become her second career.
After retiring from a career in Human Services, Jan devoted herself to writing full time, bringing to life unsung heroes—women navigating change, resilience, and the courage to redefine themselves on their own terms.
She is the author of several award-winning books, including Barefoot Alice, Maddy’s Wings, and Soul Skin, Woman, Have You Had Enough?, and a collection of personal growth titles exploring purpose, intuition, and inner guidance.
Jan lives and writes in a quiet Northern Ontario setting, where she continues to explore the human condition through stories that are warm, insightful, and often touched with humour.
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Awards & Recognition:
Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Award (Barefoot Alice)
Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist (Maddy’s Wings)
Two-time BookWorks Book of the Week Award
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- Canada
- Homepage
- https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Jan-Porter/author/B00HBZ6MHW?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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