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Janet Evanovich

Born April 22, 1943 (1943-04-22) (age 65)
South River, New Jersey United States
Pen name Steffie Hall,
Janet Evanovich
Occupation Novelist
Nationality American
Writing period 1987 - present
Genres Romance, Suspense, Mystery
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Janet Evanovich (born April 22, 1943, in South River, New Jersey) is an American writer. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. South River is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a Pseudonym adopted by an Author or their publishers to conceal their identity Employment is a Contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story Nationality is a relationship between a Person and their State of Origin, Culture, association Affiliation and/or Loyalty The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A literary genre is a category of literary composition Genres may be determined by Literary technique, tone, Content, or even (as in the case of fiction A romance novel is a literary Genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries Suspense is the Feeling of uncertainty and Anxiety about the outcome of certain actions most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. South River is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms She began her career writing short contemporary romance novels under the pen name Steffie Hall, but gained fame authoring a series of contemporary mysteries featuring Stephanie Plum, a lingerie buyer from Trenton, New Jersey who becomes a bounty hunter to make ends meet after losing her job. A romance novel is a literary Genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries A pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a Pseudonym adopted by an Author or their publishers to conceal their identity Stephanie Plum is a Fictional character and the Protagonist in a series of novels written by Janet Evanovich. Trenton is the Capital of the US state of New Jersey and the County seat of Mercer County. A bounty hunter captures Fugitives for a monetary reward ( bounty) The fourteen novels in this series consistently top the New York Times Best Seller list. The New York Times Best Seller List is widely considered to be the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States.

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Early years

Janet Evanovich is a second-generation American. [1] She was born and raised in New Jersey to a machinist and housewife. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. A machinist is a person who uses Machine tools to make or modify parts primarily Metal parts a process known as Machining. [2] After graduating from high school, Evanovich became the first in her family to attend college when she enrolled at Douglass College, part of Rutgers University, to study art. Douglass Residential College is a part of Rutgers University. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey (also known as Rutgers University) is the largest institution for higher education in the state of New Jersey [1][3]

When Evanovich had children, she chose to become a housewife like her mother. In her thirties, she began writing novels. [2] To learn the art of writing dialog, Evanovich took lessons in improv acting. Improvisational theatre (also known as improv or impro) is a form of Theatre in which the Actors use Improvisational acting techniques [3] For ten years she attempted to write the Great American Novel, finishing three manuscripts which she was unable to sell. The " Great American Novel " is the concept of a Novel that most perfectly represents the spirit of life in the United States at the time of its writing After someone suggested she try writing romance novels, Evanovich read several romances and discovered that she enjoyed the genre. A romance novel is a literary Genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries She wrote two romances and submitted them for publishing. [4] Still unable to find a publisher, Evanovich stopped writing and signed with a temporary employment agency. Several months after beginning work for them, she received an offer to buy her second romance manuscript for $2000, which she considered an "astounding sum. "[3]

Romance novels

That novel, Hero at Large, was published in 1987 in the Second Chance Love category line under the pseudonym Steffie Hall. [2] The following year she began writing for Bantam Loveswept under her own name. [4] For the next five years she continued to write category romances for Loveswept. [3] Her work within the romance novel genre helped her learn to create likable characters and attractive leading men. [5] In this time, Evanovich also became known for the humor that filled her novels. She believes that "it's very important to take a comic approach. If we can laugh at something, we can face it. "[6]

After finishing her twelfth romance, however, Evanovich realized that she was more interested in writing the action sequences in her novels rather than the sex scenes. Her editors were not interested in her change of heart, so Evanovich took the next eighteen months to formulate a plan for what she actually wanted to write. [2]

Stephanie Plum

She quickly decided that she wanted to write romantic adventure novels. [7] Unlike the style of romance novels, her books would be told in first person narrative. See also First person First-person narrative is a Narrative mode in which a Story is narrated by one character, who explicitly [3] Her new type of writing should contain heroes and heroines, as well as "a sense of family and community. "[2] In that vein, she intended her new style of writing to be based on the TV sitcom model. Like Seinfeld, her new books would have a central character that the rest of the cast of characters revolves around. Seinfeld is an American Situation comedy, or sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5 1989 to May 14 1998 lasting nine seasons [7]

Inspired by the Robert De Niro movie Midnight Run, Evanovich decided that her heroine would be a bounty hunter. Robert Mario De Niro Jr (born August 17 1943 is a two-time Academy Award -winning American Film Actor, director and producer For the Konami Arcade Racing game, see Midnight Run (video game. A bounty hunter captures Fugitives for a monetary reward ( bounty) [2] This occupation provided more freedom for Evanovich as a writer, as bounty hunters do not have a set work schedule and are not forced to wear a uniform. The profession is also "romanticised to some extent. "[6] To become acquainted with the demands of the career, Evanovich spent a great deal of time shadowing bond enforcement agents. She also researched more about the city of Trenton, where she wanted her books to be set. Trenton is the Capital of the US state of New Jersey and the County seat of Mercer County. [2]

In 1994, her initial romantic adventure, One for the Money, was published to good reviews. [2] This was the first of a light-hearted series of mysteries starring barely-competent bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Stephanie Plum is a Fictional character and the Protagonist in a series of novels written by Janet Evanovich. One for the Money was named a New York Times notable book, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 1994 and a USAToday Best Bet. [8] Shortly before the book was released, Evanovich sold the movie rights to Columbia Tristar for $1 million; as of 2007 no movie has been made. }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company [1]

Evanovich has continued to write romantic adventures starring Stephanie Plum. The sixth book in the series, Hot Six, was the first of her novels to reach Number 1 on the New York Times Best Seller List. The New York Times Best Seller List is widely considered to be the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. [1] Her subsequent Plum novels have each debuted at Number 1. [9] All About Romance has described her as the "rare breed of romance author who has left the genre and yet not alienated her many romance fans. " [4]

The Plum novels have taken many attributes from Evanovich's own life. Evanovich shares many commonalities with her character Stephanie Plum. Both are from New Jersey, both devour Cheetos, both had owned a hamster, and both have shared "similar embarrassing experiences. "[3] The character Grandma Mazur is loosely based on Evanovich's "Grandma Fanny" and "Aunt Lena. " Evanovich claims the spirited elderly lady is "who I want to be when I grow up. "[5]

Other novels

Evanovich began a collaborative effort with Charlotte Hughes because she wanted to see some of her other ideas on paper but did not have the time to write them. This resulted in the "Full" series. [5]

In 2004, she launched another series with Metro Girl. This book debuted at Number 2 on the New York Times Best Seller List. [9]

She collaborated with Stephen J. Cannell on a book entitled No Chance, which was to be the first book in a new series. Stephen Joseph Cannell, (born February 5, 1941; ˈkænəl rhymes with "channel" is an American Television producer, Writer It was supposed to be released in October 2007. However, as of July 2007, the book seems to have been canceled. [10]

Personal life

During the week, Evanovich works eight hours per day. On weekends she generally works for an additional four hours each day. [3] She generally creates a brief outline before beginning a new book, with one or two sentences about what will happen in each chapter. [5] Upon the release of a new book, Evanovich regularly goes on book tours. Her 2006 book signings attracted 2000-3000 people each. [1]

Evanovich currently lives in New Hampshire with her husband, Pete. New Hampshire ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Their son, Peter, manages his mother's financial affairs, while their daughter, Alex, has created her mother's website, which received 9 million hits per month in 2006. [2][8] Among other features, visitors to Evanovich's website are encouraged to submit potential titles for her next Plum novels. After book 3, all of the titles have been chosen from fan submissions. [9]

Works

Single Romance Novels

(originally written under the name Steffie Hall)

Elsie Hawkins Series

Stephanie Plum Series

The Barnaby Series

Full Series with "Charlotte Hughes"

Hot Series with "Leanne Banks"

Non-fiction

References

  1. ^ a b c d e MacDonald, Jay (October 24, 2006). One For the Money is the first novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Four to Score is the fourth novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. High Five is the fifth novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Hot Six is the sixth novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the bounty hunter Stephanie Plum and was written in 2001 Seven Up is the seventh novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Hard Eight is the eighth novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Visions of Sugarplums is the ninth book in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, published in 2003 To the Nines is the ninth novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Ten Big Ones is the tenth novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Twelve Sharp, published in 2006 is the 12th novel by Janet Evanovich featuring the Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. In this tart and hilarious "between-the-numbers" Stephanie Plum novel from bestseller Evanovich (Twelve Sharp the Jersey bond enforcement agent who already has two guys in her life (cop Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The thirteenth book in the Stephanie Plum mystery series which includes three novellas in addition to the thirteen chronologically titled novels Plum Lucky is a crime novel by mystery writer Janet Evanovich. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Fame and Fortune: Author Janet Evanovich. Bankrate. com. Retrieved on 2007-08-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Cochran, Tracy (June 30, 2003), “Jersey Janet Takes on the World”, Publishers Weekly, <http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA308240.html?display=current&industry=Features&verticalid=792&q=romance+writers+of+america>. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Publishers Weekly, aka PW, is an American weekly trade News magazine targeted at Publishers Librarians Retrieved on 13 August 2007 
  3. ^ a b c d e f g White, Claire E. (January 1999). A Conversation with Janet Evanovich. The Internet Writing Journal. Retrieved on 2007-08-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar.
  4. ^ a b c Jean, Lorna (September 18, 1998). Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Quickie with Janet Evanovich On her Stephanie Plum Series. All About Romance. Retrieved on 2007-08-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures
  5. ^ a b c d Ward, Jean Marie (2004). Author Interview: Janet Evanovich: Delivering a Plum Good Read. Crescent Blues. Retrieved on 2007-08-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures
  6. ^ a b Jakeman, Jane (October 21, 2000), “The Books Interview:Janet Evanovich - Plum jobs for a woman of parts”, The (London) Independent, <http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20001021/ai_n14357679>. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 14 August 2007 
  7. ^ a b Tierney, Bruce (July 2000). Janet Evanovich: Mystery maven keeps readers coming back for more. BookPage. Retrieved on 2007-08-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures
  8. ^ a b Hayward, Mike (2006). Interview: Janet Evanovich discusses Twelve Sharp and much else, with Mike Hayward. BookBrowse. Retrieved on 2007-08-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures
  9. ^ a b c Cruz, Gilbert (June 2, 2006), “How Janet Evanovich broke through”, Entertainment Weekly, <http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1199996,00.html>. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated as EW) is a Magazine published by Time Inc Retrieved on 14 August 2007 
  10. ^ No Chance of Evanovich/Cannell Collaboration

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