He has written over 40 books in the past 30 years. He has written poetry books, nonfiction books, anthologies, and books for teachers. Janeczko used to be a teacher. He taught english for 21 years in Maine, Massachusetts, and Ohio. He quit the classroom because he wanted to care for his newborn daughter and begin writing poetry! Janezcko has loved poetry since he was a child, but becoming a writer was not on his radar until later in his career. He actually didn’t love reading until he was in college! He now resides in Maine with his wife and daughter.