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'''Jayne Ann Krentz''' is the pen name of ''Jayne Castle Krentz''. Residing in Seattle she is a ''New York Times'' bestseller (reaching the chart with [[Smoke In Mirrors]], [[Lost And Found - Jayne Ann Krentz|Lost And Found]], and [[Soft Focus]] among others). She has written at least 143 books under her various pen names. She currently writes contemporary suspense as ''Jayne Ann Krentz'', futuristic novels as [[Jayne Castle]], Krentz's maiden name, and historical romance as [[Amanda Quick]]. | '''Jayne Ann Krentz''' is the pen name of ''Jayne Castle Krentz''. Residing in Seattle she is a ''New York Times'' bestseller (reaching the chart with [[Smoke In Mirrors]], [[Lost And Found - Jayne Ann Krentz|Lost And Found]], and [[Soft Focus]] among others). She has written at least 143 books under her various pen names. She currently writes contemporary suspense as ''Jayne Ann Krentz'', futuristic novels as [[Jayne Castle]], Krentz's maiden name, and historical romance as [[Amanda Quick]]. | ||
| − | Krentz began her romance career writing [[Category|category]] romances. She moved to [[Single Title Romance|single title]] in the early 1990s. A former librarian, Krentz is known for her smart heroines and strong heroes. She often repeats themes in her work -- something readers enjoy. Favorite themes or ideas include vegetarianism, smart and beautiful younger sisters, extended family. Krentz has also introduced lesbian characters into her work. | + | Krentz began her romance career writing [[Category|category]] romances. She moved to [[Single Title Romance|single title]] in the early 1990s. A former librarian, Krentz is known for her smart heroines and strong heroes. She often repeats themes in her work -- something readers enjoy. Favorite themes or ideas include vegetarianism, smart and beautiful younger sisters, extended family. Krentz has also introduced lesbian characters into her work. Her contemporary work also frequently explores ideas of psychic phenomena and intuition. |
Krentz earned a B.A. in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a master's degree in library science from San Jose State University. She worked both academic and corporate libraries, including the Duke University library. Krentz edited and contributed to the [[Non-Fiction|non-fiction]] essay collection, [[Dangerous Men And Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance|''Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance'']], published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The book received the Susan Koppelman Award for feminist studies given by the Women's Caucus of the Popular Culture Association and the [http://www.h-net.org/~pcaaca/ American Culture Association], and is considered a key resource in the growing body of [[Romance Scholarship|academic work]] studying romance fiction. | Krentz earned a B.A. in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a master's degree in library science from San Jose State University. She worked both academic and corporate libraries, including the Duke University library. Krentz edited and contributed to the [[Non-Fiction|non-fiction]] essay collection, [[Dangerous Men And Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance|''Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance'']], published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The book received the Susan Koppelman Award for feminist studies given by the Women's Caucus of the Popular Culture Association and the [http://www.h-net.org/~pcaaca/ American Culture Association], and is considered a key resource in the growing body of [[Romance Scholarship|academic work]] studying romance fiction. | ||
| − | == See Also == | + | Writing for the [[Harlequin Intrigue]] line, Krentz published two novels. She also wrote 24 titles for [[Harlequin Temptation]]. |
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* [[Jayne Bentley]] | * [[Jayne Bentley]] | ||
* [[Jayne Castle]] | * [[Jayne Castle]] | ||
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* [[Amanda Quick]] | * [[Amanda Quick]] | ||
* [[Jayne Taylor]] | * [[Jayne Taylor]] | ||
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== Books == | == Books == | ||
| − | * [[Absolutely, Positively | + | * ''[[Absolutely, Positively]]'' - 1996 |
| − | * [[The Adventurer| | + | * ''[[The Adventurer|Adventurer, The]]'' - April 1990 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #293]]) |
* ''[[All Night Long - Jayne Ann Krentz|All Night Long]]'' - 2006 | * ''[[All Night Long - Jayne Ann Krentz|All Night Long]]'' - 2006 | ||
| − | + | * ''[[Between The Lines]]'' - October 1986 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #125]]) | |
| − | * ''[[Between | + | * ''[[Call It Destiny]]'' - August 1984 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #21]]) |
| − | * ''[[Call It Destiny]]'' - 1984 | + | * ''[[Chance Of A Lifetime - Jayne Ann Krentz|Chance Of A Lifetime]]'' - August 1987 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #168]]) |
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* ''[[Connecting Rooms]]'' - 1995 | * ''[[Connecting Rooms]]'' - 1995 | ||
| − | * [[The Cowboy| | + | * ''[[A Coral Kiss|Coral Kiss, A]]'' - 1987 |
| + | * ''[[The Cowboy - Jayne Ann Krentz|Cowboy, The]]'' - June 1990 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #302]]) | ||
* ''[[Crystal Flame]]'' - 1986 | * ''[[Crystal Flame]]'' - 1986 | ||
* ''[[Dawn in Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2001 | * ''[[Dawn in Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2001 | ||
| − | * [[Deep Waters | + | * ''[[Deep Waters]]'' - 1997 |
| − | * ''[[Dreams Part One]]'' - 1988 | + | * ''[[Dreams Part One]]'' - December 1988 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #229]]) |
| − | * ''[[Dreams Part Two]]'' - 1988 | + | * ''[[Dreams Part Two]]'' - December 1988 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #230]]) |
* ''[[Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2000 | * ''[[Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2000 | ||
| − | * [[Eye Of The Beholder - Jayne Ann Krentz| | + | * ''[[Eye Of The Beholder - Jayne Ann Krentz|Eye Of The Beholder]]'' - 1999 |
* ''[[Falling Awake]]'' - 2004 | * ''[[Falling Awake]]'' - 2004 | ||
| − | * [[Family Man | + | * ''[[Family Man]]'' - 1992 |
| − | * [[The Family Way - Jayne Ann Krentz| | + | * ''[[The Family Way - Jayne Ann Krentz|Family Way, The]]'' - March 1987 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #146]]) |
| − | * [[Flash | + | * ''[[Flash]]'' - 1998 |
| − | * ''[[Full Bloom]]'' - 1988 | + | * ''[[Full Bloom - Jayne Ann Krentz|Full Bloom]]'' - February 1988 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #191]]) |
| − | * ''[[Ghost | + | * ''[[Ghost Of A Chance]]'' - November 1984 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #34]]) |
* ''[[Gift of Fire]]'' - 1989 | * ''[[Gift of Fire]]'' - 1989 | ||
* ''[[Gift of Gold]]'' - 1988 | * ''[[Gift of Gold]]'' - 1988 | ||
| − | * [[The Golden Chance| | + | * ''[[The Golden Chance|Golden Chance, The]]'' - 1990 |
| − | * [[Grand Passion | + | * ''[[Grand Passion]]'' - 1994 |
| − | * [[Hidden Talents | + | * ''[[Hidden Talents]]'' - 1993 |
| − | * ''[[Joy]]'' - 1988 | + | * ''[[Joy]]'' - September 1988 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #219]]) |
| − | * [[Lady's Choice - Jayne Ann Krentz| | + | * ''[[Lady's Choice - Jayne Ann Krentz|Lady's Choice]]'' - October 1989 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #270]]) |
* ''[[Legacy - Jayne Anne Krentz|Legacy]]'' - January 1985 [[Harlequin Intrigue By The Numbers|Harlequin Intrigue #10]] | * ''[[Legacy - Jayne Anne Krentz|Legacy]]'' - January 1985 [[Harlequin Intrigue By The Numbers|Harlequin Intrigue #10]] | ||
* ''[[Light In Shadow]]'' - 2003 | * ''[[Light In Shadow]]'' - 2003 | ||
| − | * [[Lost And Found - Jayne Ann Krentz| | + | * ''[[Lost And Found - Jayne Ann Krentz|Lost And Found]]'' - 2001 |
| − | * [[The Main Attraction| | + | * ''[[The Main Attraction|Main Attraction, The]]'' - June 1987 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #157]]) |
| − | * ''[[Man | + | * ''[[Man With A Past]]'' - February 1985 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #45]]) |
* ''[[Midnight Jewels]]'' - 1987 | * ''[[Midnight Jewels]]'' - 1987 | ||
| − | * [[Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz| | + | * ''[[Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz|Perfect Partners]]'' - 1992 |
| − | * [[The Pirate| | + | * ''[[The Pirate|Pirate, The]]'' - February 1990 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #287]]) |
| − | * [[ | + | * ''[[The Private Eye|Private Eye, The]]'' - January 1992 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #377]]) |
| + | * ''[[Sharp Edges]]'' - 1998 | ||
* ''[[Shield's Lady]]'' - 1989 | * ''[[Shield's Lady]]'' - 1989 | ||
| − | * [[Silver Linings | + | * ''[[Silver Linings]]'' - 1991 |
| − | * [[Smoke In Mirrors | + | * ''[[Smoke In Mirrors]]'' - 2002 |
| − | * [[Soft Focus | + | * ''[[Soft Focus]]'' - 1999 |
* ''[[Summer In Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2002 | * ''[[Summer In Eclipse Bay]]'' - 2002 | ||
| − | * [[Sweet Fortune | + | * ''[[Sweet Fortune]]'' - 1991 |
* ''[[Sweet Starfire]]'' - 1986 | * ''[[Sweet Starfire]]'' - 1986 | ||
| − | * ''[[Test | + | * ''[[Test Of Time]]'' - November 1987 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #177]]) |
| − | * [[The Ties That Bind| | + | * ''[[The Ties That Bind - Jayne Ann Krentz|Ties That Bind, The]]'' - June 1986 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #109]]) |
| − | * ''[[Too Wild | + | * ''[[Too Wild To Wed?]]'' - April 1991 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #341]]) |
| − | * ''[[True Colors]]'' - 1986 | + | * ''[[True Colors - Jayne Ann Krentz|True Colors]]'' - January 1986 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #91]]) |
| − | * [[Trust Me - Jayne Ann Krentz| | + | * ''[[Trust Me - Jayne Ann Krentz|Trust Me]]'' - 1995 |
| − | * [[Truth Or Dare - Jayne Ann Krentz| | + | * ''[[Truth Or Dare - Jayne Ann Krentz|Truth or Dare]]'' - 2004 |
* ''[[Twist of Fate]]'' - 1986 | * ''[[Twist of Fate]]'' - 1986 | ||
| − | * ''[[Uneasy Alliance]]'' - 1984 | + | * ''[[Uneasy Alliance]]'' - May 1984 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #11]]) |
* ''[[The Waiting Game|Waiting Game, The]]'' - May 1985, [[Harlequin Intrigue By The Numbers|Harlequin Intrigue #17]] | * ''[[The Waiting Game|Waiting Game, The]]'' - May 1985, [[Harlequin Intrigue By The Numbers|Harlequin Intrigue #17]] | ||
| − | * [[The Wedding Night| | + | * ''[[The Wedding Night|Wedding Night, The]]'' - October 1991 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #365]]) |
* ''[[White Lies - Jayne Ann Krentz|White Lies]]'' - 2007 | * ''[[White Lies - Jayne Ann Krentz|White Lies]]'' - 2007 | ||
| − | * [[Wildest Hearts | + | * ''[[Wildest Hearts]]'' - 1993 |
| − | * ''[[Witchcraft]]'' - 1985 | + | * ''[[Witchcraft]]'' - September 1985 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #74]]) |
| − | * [[A Woman's Touch| | + | * ''[[A Woman's Touch|Woman's Touch, A]]'' - March 1989 ([[Temptation By The Numbers|Harlequin Temptation #241]]) |
==Series/Related Titles== | ==Series/Related Titles== | ||
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* ''[[The Pirate]]'' (1990) | * ''[[The Pirate]]'' (1990) | ||
* ''[[The Adventurer]]'' (1990) | * ''[[The Adventurer]]'' (1990) | ||
| − | * ''[[The Cowboy]]'' (1990) | + | * ''[[The Cowboy - Jayne Ann Krentz|The Cowboy]]'' (1990) |
===Eclipse Bay=== | ===Eclipse Bay=== | ||
* ''[[Eclipse Bay]]'' (2000) | * ''[[Eclipse Bay]]'' (2000) | ||
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* ''[[Light In Shadow]]'' (HC & PB 2003) | * ''[[Light In Shadow]]'' (HC & PB 2003) | ||
* ''[[Truth Or Dare - Jayne Ann Krentz|Truth Or Dare]]'' (HC & PB 2004) | * ''[[Truth Or Dare - Jayne Ann Krentz|Truth Or Dare]]'' (HC & PB 2004) | ||
| + | ===St. Helen's=== | ||
| + | * ''[[Amaryllis]]'' (1996) | ||
| + | * ''[[Zinnia]]'' (1997) | ||
| + | * ''[[Orchid]]'' (1998) | ||
| + | ===Ghost Hunters=== | ||
| + | * ''[[After Dark]]'' (2000) | ||
| + | * ''[[After Glow]]'' (2004) | ||
| + | * ''[[Ghost Hunter]]'' (2006) | ||
| + | * ''[[Silver Master]]'' (2007) | ||
| + | * ''[[Dark Light]]'' (2008) | ||
| + | * ''[[Obsidian Prey]]'' (2009) | ||
== Awards/Honors == | == Awards/Honors == | ||
| + | *1995 [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] - Romance Writers of America | ||
* [[1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winners|1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Contemporary Romantic Adventure | * [[1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winners|1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Contemporary Romantic Adventure | ||
* [[1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winners|1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Series Romantic Fantasy | * [[1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winners|1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Series Romantic Fantasy | ||
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author | * [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author | ||
| − | == | + | == On the Web == |
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.krentz-quick.com/ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick] |
| − | * [http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/?p=376 An Appreciation] | + | * [http://www.runningwithquills.com/ Running With Quills] - [[Stella Cameron]], [[Jayne Ann Krentz]], [[Elizabeth Lowell]], [[Suzanne Simmons]] and a mystery blogger come together to talk about their work and lives. |
| + | * [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2009081495_litlife20.html Interview in Seattle Times] (April 2007) | ||
| + | * [http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/?p=376 An Appreciation] (2006) | ||
| + | * [http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/dec02/krentz.htm A Conversation With Jayne Ann Krentz] (2002) | ||
Latest revision as of 02:40, 12 November 2024
Jayne Ann Krentz is the pen name of Jayne Castle Krentz. Residing in Seattle she is a New York Times bestseller (reaching the chart with Smoke In Mirrors, Lost And Found, and Soft Focus among others). She has written at least 143 books under her various pen names. She currently writes contemporary suspense as Jayne Ann Krentz, futuristic novels as Jayne Castle, Krentz's maiden name, and historical romance as Amanda Quick.
Krentz began her romance career writing category romances. She moved to single title in the early 1990s. A former librarian, Krentz is known for her smart heroines and strong heroes. She often repeats themes in her work -- something readers enjoy. Favorite themes or ideas include vegetarianism, smart and beautiful younger sisters, extended family. Krentz has also introduced lesbian characters into her work. Her contemporary work also frequently explores ideas of psychic phenomena and intuition.
Krentz earned a B.A. in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a master's degree in library science from San Jose State University. She worked both academic and corporate libraries, including the Duke University library. Krentz edited and contributed to the non-fiction essay collection, Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The book received the Susan Koppelman Award for feminist studies given by the Women's Caucus of the Popular Culture Association and the American Culture Association, and is considered a key resource in the growing body of academic work studying romance fiction.
Writing for the Harlequin Intrigue line, Krentz published two novels. She also wrote 24 titles for Harlequin Temptation.
Contents
See Also
Books
- Absolutely, Positively - 1996
- Adventurer, The - April 1990 (Harlequin Temptation #293)
- All Night Long - 2006
- Between The Lines - October 1986 (Harlequin Temptation #125)
- Call It Destiny - August 1984 (Harlequin Temptation #21)
- Chance Of A Lifetime - August 1987 (Harlequin Temptation #168)
- Connecting Rooms - 1995
- Coral Kiss, A - 1987
- Cowboy, The - June 1990 (Harlequin Temptation #302)
- Crystal Flame - 1986
- Dawn in Eclipse Bay - 2001
- Deep Waters - 1997
- Dreams Part One - December 1988 (Harlequin Temptation #229)
- Dreams Part Two - December 1988 (Harlequin Temptation #230)
- Eclipse Bay - 2000
- Eye Of The Beholder - 1999
- Falling Awake - 2004
- Family Man - 1992
- Family Way, The - March 1987 (Harlequin Temptation #146)
- Flash - 1998
- Full Bloom - February 1988 (Harlequin Temptation #191)
- Ghost Of A Chance - November 1984 (Harlequin Temptation #34)
- Gift of Fire - 1989
- Gift of Gold - 1988
- Golden Chance, The - 1990
- Grand Passion - 1994
- Hidden Talents - 1993
- Joy - September 1988 (Harlequin Temptation #219)
- Lady's Choice - October 1989 (Harlequin Temptation #270)
- Legacy - January 1985 Harlequin Intrigue #10
- Light In Shadow - 2003
- Lost And Found - 2001
- Main Attraction, The - June 1987 (Harlequin Temptation #157)
- Man With A Past - February 1985 (Harlequin Temptation #45)
- Midnight Jewels - 1987
- Perfect Partners - 1992
- Pirate, The - February 1990 (Harlequin Temptation #287)
- Private Eye, The - January 1992 (Harlequin Temptation #377)
- Sharp Edges - 1998
- Shield's Lady - 1989
- Silver Linings - 1991
- Smoke In Mirrors - 2002
- Soft Focus - 1999
- Summer In Eclipse Bay - 2002
- Sweet Fortune - 1991
- Sweet Starfire - 1986
- Test Of Time - November 1987 (Harlequin Temptation #177)
- Ties That Bind, The - June 1986 (Harlequin Temptation #109)
- Too Wild To Wed? - April 1991 (Harlequin Temptation #341)
- True Colors - January 1986 (Harlequin Temptation #91)
- Trust Me - 1995
- Truth or Dare - 2004
- Twist of Fate - 1986
- Uneasy Alliance - May 1984 (Harlequin Temptation #11)
- Waiting Game, The - May 1985, Harlequin Intrigue #17
- Wedding Night, The - October 1991 (Harlequin Temptation #365)
- White Lies - 2007
- Wildest Hearts - 1993
- Witchcraft - September 1985 (Harlequin Temptation #74)
- Woman's Touch, A - March 1989 (Harlequin Temptation #241)
Series/Related Titles
Lost Colony
- Sweet Starfire (1986)
- Crystal Flame (1986)
- Shield's Lady (1989)
Dreams
- Dreams, Part I (1988)
- Dreams, Part II (1988)
Gift
- Gift of Gold (1988)
- Gift of Fire (1989)
Ladies and Legends
- The Pirate (1990)
- The Adventurer (1990)
- The Cowboy (1990)
Eclipse Bay
- Eclipse Bay (2000)
- Dawn in Eclipse Bay (2001)
- Summer in Eclipse Bay (2002)
Whispering Springs
- Light In Shadow (HC & PB 2003)
- Truth Or Dare (HC & PB 2004)
St. Helen's
Ghost Hunters
- After Dark (2000)
- After Glow (2004)
- Ghost Hunter (2006)
- Silver Master (2007)
- Dark Light (2008)
- Obsidian Prey (2009)
Awards/Honors
- 1995 Lifetime Achievement Award - Romance Writers of America
- 1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winner - Romantic Times Magazine - Contemporary Romantic Adventure
- 1987-1988 Career Achievement Award Winner - Romantic Times Magazine - Series Romantic Fantasy
- 1989-1990 Career Achievement Award Winner - Romantic Times Magazine - New Regency Historical Romance
- 1991-1992 Career Achievement Award Winner - Romantic Times Magazine - Contemporary Romance
- 1992-1993 Career Achievement Award Winner - Romantic Times Magazine - Best All Around Historical Romance
- 1995 Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award - Romance Writers of America
- 1994 RRA Awards Nominee - Best All-Around Romance Author
- 1996 RRA Awards Nominee - Best All-Time Classic Romance Author
- 1996 RRA Awards Nominee - Best All-Time Romance Author
- 1996 RRA Awards Nominee - Best Contemporary Author
On the Web
- Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick
- Running With Quills - Stella Cameron, Jayne Ann Krentz, Elizabeth Lowell, Suzanne Simmons and a mystery blogger come together to talk about their work and lives.
- Interview in Seattle Times (April 2007)
- An Appreciation (2006)
- A Conversation With Jayne Ann Krentz (2002)
