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== Biography ==
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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 - 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]].  
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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]].  
  
 
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.
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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|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.
  
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As an author for the Harlequin [[Intrigue]] imprint, she published two novels.
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== See Also ==
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* [[Jayne Bentley]]
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* [[Jayne Castle]]
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* [[Amanda Glass]]
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* [[Stephanie James]]
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* [[Amanda Quick]]
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* [[Jayne Taylor]]
  
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== Honors ==
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== On the Web ==
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Classic Romance Author
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* [http://www.krentz-quick.com/ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick]
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Romance Author
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* [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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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author
 
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* [[Romance Writers of America]] 1995 [[Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award|Lifetime Achievement Award]]
 
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* [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Around Romance Author
 
  
 
== Books ==
 
== Books ==
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Writing as Jayne Ann Krentz there are 58 titles.
 
 
* [[Absolutely, Positively|''Absolutely, Positively'']] - 1996
 
* [[Absolutely, Positively|''Absolutely, Positively'']] - 1996
 
* [[The Adventurer|''Adventurer, The'']] - 1990, [[Harlequin Temptation]] #293
 
* [[The Adventurer|''Adventurer, The'']] - 1990, [[Harlequin Temptation]] #293
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* ''[[Truth Or Dare - Jayne Ann Krentz|Truth Or Dare]]'' (HC & PB 2004)
 
* ''[[Truth Or Dare - Jayne Ann Krentz|Truth Or Dare]]'' (HC & PB 2004)
  
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== See Also ==
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== Awards/Honors ==
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* [[Jayne Bentley]]
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* [[1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winners|Romantic Times 1986-1987 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - Contemporary Romantic Adventure
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* [[Jayne Castle]]
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Classic Romance Author
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* [[Amanda Glass]]
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Romance Author
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* [[Stephanie James]]
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* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author
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* [[Amanda Quick]]
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* [[Romance Writers of America]] 1995 [[Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award|Lifetime Achievement Award]]
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* [[Jayne Taylor]]
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* [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Around Romance Author
  
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== On the Web ==
 
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* [http://www.krentz-quick.com/ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick]
 
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* [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.
 
  
 
== Other Resources ==
 
== Other Resources ==
 
* [http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/dec02/krentz.htm A Conversation With Jayne Ann Krentz]
 
* [http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/dec02/krentz.htm A Conversation With Jayne Ann Krentz]
 
* [http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/?p=376 An Appreciation]
 
* [http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/?p=376 An Appreciation]

Revision as of 17:08, 27 August 2008

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.

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.

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