Jane A. Adams

Jane A. Adams is a highly regarded English author, best known for her psychological thriller and mystery novels. She has written several successful book series, including those featuring Mike Croft, Ray Flower, Naomi Blake, and Rita Martin. Adams was born in Leicestershire and studied sociology at university. Prior to her writing career, she was the lead vocalist for a folk rock band. In addition to her writing, Adams enjoys pen and ink drawing, martial arts, and riding a motorcycle. She is married and has two children, and continues to reside in Leicestershire, England.

Adams has had a successful career as a writer, with her first novel, "The Greenway," released in 1995 and nominated for a John Creasey Award. She is particularly known for her Naomi Blake series, as well as her Rina Martin, Ray Flower, and Henry Johnstone series. It is worth noting that there is another author named Jane Adams, but this summary refers to the British writer of psychological thrillers. Overall, Adams has established herself as a prominent and prolific author in her genre, with over forty published crime novels to her name.

In addition to her writing, Adams is also an accomplished teacher and mentor. She teaches creative writing, reads and mentors for The Literary Consultancy, is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Adams feels fortunate to have had her stories find an audience, and she continues to write and mentor aspiring writers, making a significant contribution to the literary community.