I’m a New York-based writer, and my work has appeared in the New York Times, the New Yorker’s Daily Shouts, the Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Parents, Good Housekeeping, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and many other places.
My book I Am “Why Do I Need Venmo?” Years Old (illustrated by Ali Solomon) is now available.
What people say about me:
“She’s not a 23-year-old Chad” – Two editors of humor websites talking about Janine on a podcast
“Janine is very funny and very brilliant.” – the editors of a comedy & satire website
“She has a trademark wit.” – the editor of a well-respected literary humor website
“I’ve been reading Janine’s stuff. She’s funny!” – Janine’s friend who is actually a serious novelist
“She is a creative genius.” – Janine’s former colleague
“Janine is the one who finally got me to use the phrase ‘LOL’ for the first time in my entire life.” – Janine’s friend
“She’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.” – Janine’s friend who is a self-identified misanthrope and doesn’t actually know that many people
“She’s like a female, suburban Larry David.” – Janine’s husband
“Janine is a punk rock Erma Bombeck.” – Janine’s friend who is himself very punk rock
“She has some athletic potential.” – Janine’s friend who has played tennis with her a few times
“She’s neither a dingus nor a child.” – Janine’s kid
“Janine’s book sounds like it would be perfect to read on the toilet” – Janine’s so-called former friend