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| + | Seattle resident Jayne Ann Krentz is a ''New York Times'' bestseller (reaching the chart with [[Smoke In Mirrors]], [[Lost And Found]], and [[Soft Focus]] among others. She writes contemporary suspense as [[Jayne Ann Krentz]], futuristic novels as [[Jayne Castle]], Krentz's maiden name, and historical romance as [[Amanda Quick]]. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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|''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]. | ||
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| + | == On the Web == | ||
| + | * [http://www.krentz-quick.com/ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick] | ||
| + | * [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. | ||
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| + | == Honors == | ||
| + | * [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Around Romance Author | ||
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| + | == Books == | ||
| + | * [[Absolutely, Positively|''Absolutely, Positively'']] | ||
| + | * [[Deep Waters|''Deep Waters'']] | ||
| + | * [[Eye Of The Beholder|''Eye of the Beholder'']] | ||
| + | * [[Family Man|''Family Man'']] | ||
| + | * [[Flash|''Flash'']] | ||
| + | * [[The Golden Chance|''Golden Chance, The'']] | ||
| + | * [[Grand Passion|''Grand Passion'']] | ||
| + | * [[Hidden Talents|''Hidden Talents'']] | ||
| + | * [[Lost And Found|''Lost And Found'']] | ||
| + | * [[Perfect Partners|''Perfect Partners'']] - 1992 | ||
| + | * [[Sharp Edges|''Sharp Edges'']] | ||
| + | * [[Silver Linings|''Silver Linings'']] | ||
| + | * [[Smoke In Mirrors|''Smoke in Mirrors'']] | ||
| + | * [[Soft Focus|''Soft Focus'']] | ||
| + | * [[Sweet Fortune|''Sweet Fortune'']] | ||
| + | * [[Trust Me|''Trust Me'']] | ||
| + | * [[Wildest Hearts|''Wildest Hearts'']] | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
| + | * [[Jayne Bentley]] | ||
| + | * [[Jayne Castle]] | ||
| + | * [[Amanda Glass]] | ||
* [[Stephanie James]] | * [[Stephanie James]] | ||
* [[Amanda Quick]] | * [[Amanda Quick]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Other Resources == |
| − | * [[ | + | * [http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/dec02/krentz.htm A Conversation With Jayne Ann Krentz] |
| + | * [http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/?p=376 An Appreciation] | ||
Revision as of 02:02, 20 March 2006
Seattle resident Jayne Ann Krentz is a New York Times bestseller (reaching the chart with Smoke In Mirrors, Lost And Found, and Soft Focus among others. She 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.
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.
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.
Honors
- 1994 RRA Awards Nominee - Best All-Around Romance Author
Books
- Absolutely, Positively
- Deep Waters
- Eye of the Beholder
- Family Man
- Flash
- Golden Chance, The
- Grand Passion
- Hidden Talents
- Lost And Found
- Perfect Partners - 1992
- Sharp Edges
- Silver Linings
- Smoke in Mirrors
- Soft Focus
- Sweet Fortune
- Trust Me
- Wildest Hearts
