Janelle Cordero is a poet, artist, and educator living in Spokane,  Washington. Her writing has appeared in dozens of literary journals,  including Driftwood Press, Jet Fuel Review and Hobart, while her  paintings have been featured in venues throughout the Pacific Northwest.  Janelle is the author of five books of poetry, including Talk Louder  (Tulipwood Books). As a fifth-generation resident of eastern  Washington, Janelle has a deep love for cedar groves, lilacs, and small  towns with one main street.