Ana Johns is a bestselling author, known for her critically acclaimed debut novel "The Woman in the White Kimono." Born and raised in Metro Detroit, she has spent several years living in Indianapolis. Before becoming an author, Johns studied broadcast journalism and had a successful career in the creative arts as a business owner and creative director for over two decades.
"The Woman in the White Kimono" is a historical fiction novel inspired by real stories and events. The book was a BBC Radio2 Book Club Pick, Mail Instant and Globe bestseller, and has been translated into more than twenty languages. It has been published in the UK, Canada, and the US, and has been a No.1 bestseller around the world. The novel has also won several awards, including the Salt Lake County Library Reader's Choice winner and a Reading Agency World Book Night 2023 selection.
In addition to her writing, Johns is an avid stand-up paddleboarder and gardener along the Lake Michigan coast. She also practices Shorei Goju Ryu Karate, which she took up as therapy after being diagnosed with MS in 2008. Johns has a black belt in the art form, and continues to practice it as a way to stay active and healthy.
Johns is an American novelist who has achieved international success with her writing. Her debut novel has been published in over 26 languages and has been a No.1 bestseller in several countries. She is known for her historical fiction and her ability to bring real stories and events to life in her writing.