About Rowan Tree PressRowan Tree Press publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, books about Chicago, and children's titles, as well as previously published books by Phyllis Janik.
The Rowan Tree Gifts page offers additional items related to its published books. For more information about our services, please see the Workshops and Bespoke Wordcraft page. ![]() Our press owes its name to a delicately-leaved tree, opening in Spring with clusters of white blooms which turn to green, then yellow, then orange, then red, berries. The Rowan Tree has an established tradition in European mythology and folklore, where it is recognized as the "traveller's tree" for its ability to help keep wanderers from becoming lost. The Celts honor the rowan as a tree of hardiness balanced with beauty, and celebrate its energy in bringing clarity and protection during challenging life transitions. |
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Phyllis Janik
was raised in the steel mill neighborhoods on the far Southeast side of Chicago. She is an award-winning writer of fiction and poetry, and has published creative non fiction, feature articles, book reviews, and a documentary collection of Cuban writers and photographers.
For thirty-four years she taught creative writing in a college near Chicago, and has been a Writer in Residence for the Illinois Arts Council, Urban Gateways, and for many schools and venues across the United States. Her former students include a columnist for a major daily newspaper, a reporter who covered the O.J. Simpson trial for a national news service, a writer and producer of long-running theater presentations, and many writers who have careers in all facets of expression and wordsmithing.
As a writing coach and editor, workshop leader and speaker, Phyllis continues to assist in manuscript preparation for individuals, and conducts creative writing workshops for schools, community groups, and corporate projects in need of creative solutions and fresh perspectives.
Janik lives on a small mosquito farm in western Chicagoland.
For thirty-four years she taught creative writing in a college near Chicago, and has been a Writer in Residence for the Illinois Arts Council, Urban Gateways, and for many schools and venues across the United States. Her former students include a columnist for a major daily newspaper, a reporter who covered the O.J. Simpson trial for a national news service, a writer and producer of long-running theater presentations, and many writers who have careers in all facets of expression and wordsmithing.
As a writing coach and editor, workshop leader and speaker, Phyllis continues to assist in manuscript preparation for individuals, and conducts creative writing workshops for schools, community groups, and corporate projects in need of creative solutions and fresh perspectives.
Janik lives on a small mosquito farm in western Chicagoland.
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