Jayne Ann Castle Krentz

Pseudonym:	Jayne Castle, Jayne Taylor, Jayne Bentley, Stephanie James, Amanda Glass, Amanda Quick
Born:	1948 USA
Occupation:	Novelist
Nationality:	United States of America
Writing period:	1979 - present
Genres:	Romance, Suspense, Fantasy
Debut works:	Vintage of Surrender
Website:	http://www.krentz-quick.com/

Jayne Ann Castle Krentz was born in 1948 and is an American writer of romance novels. Ms Krentz is the author of a string of New York Times bestsellers, her different pen names are used for each of her three "worlds". As JAYNE ANN KRENTZ (her married name) she writes contemporary romantic-suspense. She uses AMANDA QUICK for her novels of historical romantic-suspense. JAYNE CASTLE (her birth name) is reserved these days for her stories of futuristic/paranormal romantic-suspense. A pseudonym (Greek pseudo + -onym: false name) is an artificial, fictitious name, also known as an alias, used by an individual as an alternative to a persons true name. ... Jayne Ann Krentz is an American author of romantic novels. ... Jayne Ann Castle Krentz born in 1948, and is an American writer of romance novels. ... Jayne Ann Castle Krentz born in 1948, and is an American writer of romance novels. ... Jayne Ann Castle Krentz born in 1948, and is an American writer of romance novels. ... Jayne Ann Krentz is an American author of romantic novels. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For the album by the Kaiser Chiefs see Employment (album) Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... A novel is an extended work of written, narrative, prose fiction, usually in story form; the writer of a novel is a novelist. ... In English usage, nationality is the legal relationship between a person and a country. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A literary genre is one of the divisions of literature into genres according to particular criteria such as literary technique, tone, or content. ... A romance novel is a literary genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries. ... Suspense or tension is the feeling of uncertainty and interest about the outcome of certain actions an audience perceives in a dramatic work. ... Smaug in his lair: an illustration for the fantasy The Hobbit Fantasy is a genre of art that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. ... The term writer can apply to anyone who creates a written work, but the word more usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. ... A romance novel is a literary genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries. ...

"I am often asked why I use a variety of pen names," she says. "The answer is that this way readers always know which of my three worlds they will be entering when they pick up one of my books."

Biography

Jayne survived six years of rejection letters before breaking into the publishing world. Before she began writing full time, Krentz worked as a librarian, including in the Duke University library system. She earned a B.A in History at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and obtained a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University. She is famous for her work ethic, beginning her writing by 7 am six days a week. Duke University is a private coeducational research university located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. ... A bachelors degree (Artium Baccalaureus, A.B. or B.A.) is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three, four, or in some cases and countries, five or six years. ... History studies the past in human terms. ... The University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UCSC or UC Santa Cruz, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California. ... Library science is the science and study of issues related to libraries and the organization and management of information resources. ... San Jose State University San José State University, commonly shortened to San Jose State and SJSU, is the oldest university in what became the California State University system. ...

Jayne has written over 122 romances, including 27 New York Times bestsellers under her various pen names. In total, there are over 23 million copies in print of her books. Jayne Ann Krentz’s novel The Waiting Game was adapted for the Harlequin Romance Series teleplay in 1998 (IMDb Web Site). The movie starred Chris Potter with Paula Abdul in the female supporting role, directed by Vic Sarin.

With her background, it is not surprising that Krentz has been very generous in sharing her wealth with libraries. She established the Castle Humanities Fund at UCSC's University Library to allow the library to purchase additional books and has given money to 15 Seattle-area elementary schools to enhance their library budgets. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Writers Programs at the University of Washington extension program. The University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UCSC or UC Santa Cruz, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. ...

Krentz and her husband of over 30 years, Frank Krentz, reside in Seattle, Washington. Krentz is fond of vegetarian cooking. Nickname: Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King County Incorporated December 2 1869 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Greg Nickels (NP) Area  - City  142. ...

Bibliography

As Jayne Castle

Category Romance

• Vintage of Surrender 1979
• Queen of Hearts 1979
• Gentle Pirate 1980
• Bargain with the Devil 1981
• Right of Possesion 1981
• Wagered Weekend 1981
• A Man's Protection 1982
• A Negotiated Surrender 1982
• Affair of Risk 1982
• Power Play 1982
• Relentless Adversary 1982
• Spellbound 1982
• Conflict of Interest 1983

Stand-Alone Novels

• Double Dealing 1984
• Trading Secrets 1985

Guinevere Jones Series

• The Desperate Game 1986
• The Chilling Deception 1986
• The Sinister Touch 1986
• The Fatal Fortune 1986

Curtain Series

Futuristic World of St. Helens

• Amaryllis 1996
• Zinnia 1997
• Orchid 1988

Futuristic World of Harmony

• "Bridle Jitters" in Charmed (1999) and Harmony (2000)
• After Dark 2000 & in HARMONY 2000
• After Glow 2004
• Ghost Hunter2006

As Jayne Taylor

• Whirlwind Courtship 1979

As Jayne Bentley

• A Moment Past Midnight 1979
• Hired Husband 1979
• Maiden of the Morning 1979
• Sabrina's Scheme' 1979
• Turning Toward Home 1979

As Stephanie James

• A Passionate Business 1981
• Corporate Qffair 1982
• Dangerous Magic 1982
• Lover in Pursuit 1982
• Reckless Passion 1982
• Renaissance Man 1982
• Stomy Challenge 1982
• Velvet Touch 1982
• Affair of Honor 1983
• Battle Prize 1983
• Body Guard 1983
• Gamemaster 1983
• Price of Surrender 1983
• Raven's Prey 1983
• Serpent in Paradise 1983
• The silver Snare 1983
• To Tame the Hunter 1983
• Gambler's Woman 1984
• Night of the Magician 1984
• Nightwalker 1984
• Fabulous Beast 1984
• The Devil to Pay 1985
• Golden Goddess 1985
• Wizard 1985
• Cautious Lover 1986
• Green Fire 1986
• Secont Wife 1987
• Saxon's Lady 1987
• The Challoner Bride 1987

As Jayne Ann Krentz

Category Romance

• Uneasy Alliance 1984
• Call It Destiny 1984
• Ghost of a Chance 1984
• Man With a Past 1985
• Witchcraft 1985
• Legacy 1985
• The Waiting Game 1985
• True Colors 1986
• The Ties That Bind 1986
• Between the Lines 1986
• The Family Way 1987
• The Main Attraction 1987
• The Chance of a Lifetime 1987
• Test of Time 1987
• Full Bloom 1988
• Joy 1988
• A Woman's Touch 1989
• Lady's Choice 1989
• To Wild To Wed? 1991
• The Wedding Night 1991
• The Private Eye 1992

Stand Alone Novels

• Twist of Fate 1986
• A Coral Kiss 1987
• Midnight Jewels 1987
• Golden Chance 1990
• Silver Linings 1991
• Sweer Fortune 1991
• Family Man 1992
• Perfect Partners 1992
• Hidden Talents 1993
• Wildest Hearts 1993
• Grand Passion 1994
• "Connecting Rooms" in Everlasting Love 1995 & in Hearts Desire 1998
• Trust Me 1995
• Absolutely, Positively 1996
• Deep Waters 1997
• Flash 1998
• Sharp Edges 1998
• Eye of the Beholder 1999
• Lost & Found 2000
• Soft Focus 2000
• Smoke in Mirrors 2002
• Dangerous Affair 2004
• Falling Awake 2004
• No Going Back 2004
• All Night Long 2005
• White Lies, 2007 (present day Arcane Society novel)

Lost Colony Series

• Crystal Flame 1986
• Sweet Starfire 1986
• Shield's Lady 1989

Dreams Duology

• Dreams, Part One 1988
• Dreams, Part Two 1988

Gifts Series

• Gift of Gold 1988
• Gift of Fire 1989

Ladies and Legend Series

• The Pirate 1990
• The Adventurer 1990
• The Cowboy 1990

Whispering Springs

• Light in Shadow 2003
• Truth or Dare 2004

Eclipse Bay Series

• Eclipse Bay 2000
• Dawn in Eclipse Bay 2001
• A Summer in Eclipse Bay 2002

All three published together in collection Together in Eclipse Bay, 2003

As Amanda Glass

• Shield's Lady 1989

As Amanda Quick

• Seduction 1990,02
• Surrender 1990,09
• Scandal 1991,02
• Rendevouz 1991,1
• Ravished 1992,06
• Reckless 1992,12
• Dangerous 1993,05
• Deception 1993,07
• Desire 1993,12
• Mistress 1994,07
• Mystique 1995,01
• Mischief 1996,08
• Affair 1997,06
• With This Ring 1998,04
• The Paid Companion 2004,05
• Wait Until Midnight2005
• The River Knows 2007

Vanza Series

• I Thee Wed 1999,04
• Wicked Widow 2000,04
• Lie by Moonlight 2005,05

Lake & March Trilogy

• Slightly Shady 2001,04
• Don't Look Back 2002,04
• Late for the Wedding 2003,04

Arcane Society

• Second Sight 2006 (Victorian)
• White Lies 2007 (Comtemporary)

Non-Fiction

• Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance (also edited)

Krentz is the editor and a contributor to Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance, a non-fiction essay collection that won the prestigious Susan Koppelman Award for Feminist Studies. Krentz has also been awarded the Jane Austen Commemorative Medal from Romantic Times magazine for her efforts in educating the public on behalf of romantic fiction.

References and Sources

1. Barbara McKenna, Currents Volume 1, Number 16, 2/3/97, Unversity of California, Santa Cruz.

2. Claire E. White, 'Conversation with Jayne Ann Krentz', Interview January 2003, Writers Write The Internet Writing Journal.

3. Romance Writers of America Honor Roll of Best-selling Authors

External links

• Official Jayne Ann Krentz Website

http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,1000039804,00.html

http://orlabs.oclc.org/Identities/find?fullName=Krentz

http://www.ucsc.edu/oncampus/currents/97-02-03/krentz.htm

http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/1065.html

http://berkleyjoveauthors.com/author18

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158440/

http://www.hachettebookgroupusa.com/authors/28/919/critical_praise.html

http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/dec02/krentz.htm

http://www.romantictimes.com/authors_profile.php?author=251

http://jayneannkrentz.com/reviews/