About Janie | janiecrouch

I don't	always remember	to brush
my hair,	but I never	forget
that LIFE	is a DARING	ADVENTURE!

"Passion that leaps right off the page." - Romantic Times Book Reviews

USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense featuring protective heroes. Her books have won multiple awards, including the Romance Writers of America's coveted Vivian® Award, the National Readers Choice Award, and the Booksellers’ Best Award for romantic suspense.

After a lifetime on the East Coast, and a six-year stint in Germany due to her husband's job as support for the U.S. Military, Janie has settled into her dream home in Front Range of the Colorado Rockies.

When she's not listening to the voices in her head—and even when she is—she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (Ultramarathons across Kenya; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp...), traveling, and being a mom of four.

Her favorite quote: "Life is a daring adventure or nothing." ~ Helen Keller

From Academia to Adventure

Janie's writing journey began in the academic world. With a B.A. in English Communication from Montreat College and both an M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Regent University, she initially channeled her creative energy into scholarly work. Her doctoral dissertation explored how people form relationships with sci-fi and fantasy characters—revealing her lifelong passion for genre fiction. While her academic advisors often encouraged her to "dial down the drama," that same dramatic flair now fuels her bestselling romantic suspense novels.

Canyoning in the Alps

The Path to Publishing Success

In November 2011, a friendly dare during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) changed everything. Though her first manuscript, Unbreak My Heart, never saw publication, it sparked a fire. Just months later, she wrote Primal Instinct, which Harlequin Intrigue acquired in June 2013—launching her fiction career.

From 2015-2021, while living in Stuttgart, Germany as part of her husband's Department of Defense career, Janie found inspiration in the U.S. Service Members and their families she met. These real-life heroes and heroines became the foundation for many of her compelling characters.

"For Rangers" Ultramarathon

In 2018, she established Calamittie Jane Publishing, where her Linear Tactical series became a runaway bestseller. Today, her books reach readers worldwide in multiple languages, including German, French, Italian, Swedish, and Icelandic.

Living Life on the Edge

True to her favorite quote—"Life is a daring adventure or nothing" (Helen Keller)—Janie embraces challenge and adventure. When she's not crafting heart-pounding romance, you might find her:

Trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp
Running ultramarathons across Kenya
Completing Ironman triathlons
Canyoning in the Alps
Conquering obstacle races and 200-mile relays

Ironman Triathlon

Pyramids in Egypt - #1 bucket list destination for Janie!

Home Among the Rockies

After a lifetime on the East Coast and six transformative years in Germany, Janie has settled in her dream home in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. Here, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that match the scale of her adventures, she continues to write stories that blend heart-racing action with unforgettable romance.

When not listening to the voices in her head (or even when she is), Janie juggles her roles as a mother of four, adventure seeker, and storyteller who proves that life's most exciting chapters are always waiting to be written.

Janie would love to keep in touch and have you join her FB group, the PROTECTOR ROMANCE CREW! Or here are the rest of her social media, for whichever is your favorite...