About Janet Perez Eckles

"I've faced violent storms in life," says Janet, who also lost her vision in her 30's
due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. "But I found that life is not about what you cannot do
because of circumstances out of your control," she says. "Success comes when you
recognize what you can do with what God has given you."

"Trials of Today, Treasures for Tomorrow: Overcoming Adversities in Life" was
published in 2004. "I wrote the book because I needed to give back what I'd
received-peace in the midst of pain and serenity to dispel my sorrow," Janet
explains. "With a blend of vivid illustrations and a touch of humor, I take my
readers through a path God has provided-from the stress we face to the success we
desire."

Janet is a contributing author to several additional books. Her magazine articles
with messages of hope and encouragement are included in numerous
publications including Today's Christian, Light and Life Magazine, SEEK!, The
Christian Communicator, Spirit-Led Writer, Praise Magazine, Christian Woman Today,
Spiritual Voices, Faith Writers, Write to the Heart; as well as several secular
publications. Her column, "Janet's Corner" appears in a local and regional
publication.

Janet is a CLASS graduate (Christian Leaders, Authors, Speakers Services), a
Toastmasters CTM, member of Word Weavers of Orlando, American Christian
Fiction Writers and The Writer's View. She is the Founder of Islands of Peace
Ministries, serves in the Prayer Support for Women ministry and is a board
member of Disability Media, Inc. She is a "She Speaks" graduate with Proverbs 31
Ministries, and an online missionary for Campus Crusade for Christ. She is also a
Sunday school teacher and works on community evangelical ministries.

She earned her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Southeast
Missouri State University and is the recipient of the Professional Excellence
Award by the world's largest over-the-phone interpreting company. In her career
as a certified Spanish court interpreter, she uses her skills to help remove language
barriers and to train and coach other interpreters across the country, Panama,
Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Her work has been featured
in the New York Times and other major publications.

"The deepest desire of my heart is to serve Christ and to serve you as an
inspiration." Janet says, "I apply this principle as I begin each day. Some might
think that because I'm blind, I wake up each morning and sink my feet into a cold
bucket of self-pity. It's quite the opposite. Able to 'see' all the blessings around me
warms my heart with gratitude. Allow me to share some of them with you as you
stroll through the pages of this web site."