Jan Dunlap is a versatile author known for her works in various genres, including mystery, suspense, and memoir. She is the author of the humorous Bob White Birder Murder Mysteries, a series of novels that follow the adventures of high school counselor and expert birder Bob White. The series has earned nominations for the annual Minnesota Book Awards, with readers from across America and Europe praising its unique blend of humor and environmental concerns.
In addition to the Bob White Birder Murder Mysteries, Dunlap has also written the edge-of-your-seat Archangels suspense series and the best-selling memoir "Saved by Gracie: How a rough-and-tumble rescue dog dragged me back to health, happiness, and God." Her writing is inspired by her love for nature and science, and she often finds herself deep in research as she explores contemporary issues that underlie her books.
Dunlap holds two master's degrees: one in English Studies and one in Theology. She is also an author, speaker, college professor, and proud mother of five grown children. She has written novels and books that cover a wide range of topics, from birding and conservation to personal spirituality to Christian suspense thrillers. Dunlap is a former Minnesota resident who now lives in Texas Hill Country with her husband, one cat, and two dogs. She welcomes visitors to her website at jandunlap.com, tweets @BirderMurder, and has two Facebook author pages: Birder Murder Mama and Archangels.