Fiery Stories
Stories That Burn Bright: Memoir, Memory, and Meaning
Author of Bernice: A Fiery Story of Love and Family
Stories That Burn Bright: Memoir, Memory, and Meaning
Author of Bernice: A Fiery Story of Love and Family
About Janet
Janet C. Thomas is an American author best known for co-authoring the memoir Bernice: A Fiery Story of Love and Family: In Her Daughter’s Pen, a deeply personal and evocative account of her mother’s life. Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Janet was inspired to write by the powerful and often harrowing stories her mother, Bernice Haney, shared about growing up in mid-20th-century America.
Writing Through Generations
The memoir chronicles Bernice’s resilience through domestic abuse, societal expectations, and personal transformation, offering a poignant look at love, survival, and family loyalty. Janet’s writing is marked by emotional depth and a commitment to truth-telling, capturing the complexities of generational trauma and healing. Her work has resonated with readers for its honesty, strength, and heartfelt storytelling.
Bring Your Story to Life
Whether you're an aspiring author, busy executive, or visionary with a message to share, Janet C. Thomas brings your ideas to life with clarity, creativity, and confidentiality. Janet crafts compelling manuscripts that reflect your unique perspective.
What You Can Expect:
- Tailored Ghostwriting: Personalized service to bring your book, memoir, or message to life
- Voice Matching: Writing that authentically reflects your tone and intent
- Collaborative Process: You bring the vision; Janet delivers the words
- Confidential & Professional: Trusted by clients nationwide for discretion and quality
Need help telling your story? Janet helps you turn memories into meaningful narratives.
Featured Book: Bernice
- “A gripping account of survival and strength... a testament to love.” – Carlene Cross, author
- “A revelation of how readily acceptable certain behaviors were at that time, and how differently we perceive them now.” – Helen (Thomas) Shaw, Bernice’s oldest daughter
- “Bernice displays a grit that can inspire others to do what they need to do.”
- James J. Tracy, Ph.D., author of Faith, Doubt, Mystery: A Catholic Journey
A Summary of the Memoir
A Girl Set Apart
It started when she was a child. Her family was ostracized from their small town community, but no one ever talked about why. As a teenager, a sneak-date introduced her to a man twelve years older than her. Eventually, they told people they were married. They had two kids before Bernice was twenty years old. She did her best to conform to the traditional role of mother and housewife. She became a member of the church and community. But in contrast to some 1950s housewives, she was forced to be self-reliant.
A Nurse, a Mother, a Fighter
For more than a decade she worked as a nurse at the Colorado State Hospital for the insane, dealing with the unimaginable, an abusive husband, and near-death. She tried again and again to escape and save her children. But there was something around every corner, and it was never what she expected. Her story unfolds without an ounce of pity or regret. Aided by support from her family and powered by the tenacious spirit that guided her, she kept going, no matter what.