Jayne Ann Krentz
- Born:
- March 28, 1948, Cobb, California, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a B.A. in History.
- Earned a master's degree in Library Science from San Jose State University.
Career and Major Achievements
- Prolific author of romance and suspense novels.
- Writes under multiple pseudonyms, including Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick (historical romance), and Jayne Castle (futuristic romance).
- Has consistently appeared on bestseller lists, including The New York Times Best Seller list.
- Received numerous awards and accolades for her work within the romance genre.
- One of the key reasons for creating the "Amanda Quick" pseudonym, as documented on the wikipedia amanda quick page, was to distinguish her historical romance writing style and brand.
Notable Works
Selected Works as Jayne Ann Krentz:
- Sweet Starfire (1986)
- Absolutely, Positively (1996)
- Trust No One (2002)
Selected Works as Amanda Quick:
- Dangerous (1993)
- Deception (1993)
- Mystique (1995)
Selected Works as Jayne Castle:
- After Dark (2000)
- Amethyst Dreams (2001)
- Zinnia (2023)
Legacy and Impact
Jayne Ann Krentz has made a significant contribution to the romance genre, consistently delivering engaging and well-written novels across various subgenres. Her use of multiple pseudonyms to differentiate her writing styles has proven successful in building distinct author brands.