Janice Kelley

Janice Kelley, has told the stories of people, places and events for more than 15 years. Now, as the author of Driving With the Top Down, a combination journal and workbook, she helps people tell their stories. Janice is passionate about getting people outdoors, an avid gardener and environmental steward and outdoor educator. She believes our communities and our landscapes are rich with stories. We get the whole picture when we live with the "top down."

Janice stands apart from other writers because her background combines solid business communications experience with creative writing flair and professional training as an oral storyteller. She is also trained in oral history techniques and writing ethical wills to bring new dimension to individual stories.

Janice is an accomplished writer and editor of magazines and specialty publications. Her feature articles and profiles have been published in Comstock’s Business Magazine, Discover Magazine, Western City and the Sacramento Bee.

She has led more than 60 school and community-based workshops helping hundreds of children and adults engage their creativity and learn to tell their own story.