Janelle Mowery

Janelle Mowery is a bestselling American author who specializes in writing inspirational historical fiction and cozy mystery novels. She has been an active member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) since 2002, where she is involved in one of their critique groups. Mowery's writing career took off when she began transmitting her inspirational messages through fictional novels. She had one of her novels finish as a finalist in the 2003 Noble Theme Contest, and in 2004, she had a short story published in the e-magazine "Romancing the Christian Heart." In 2005, Mowery's novel won first place in the "Writing Smarter Contest" by the San Gabriel Writers' League.

Mowery's first big break came when she signed a contract with Barbour Publishing in their Heartsong Presents Mysteries line in 2006. She co-authored her first book, "Where the Truth Lies," with Elizabeth Ludwig, which was released in spring 2008. Mowery's writing has been well-received by critics, with her first published novel receiving four stars from the Romantic Times review. Her subsequent novels, including "The Christmas Chain," "Love Finds You in Silver City, Idaho," and "When All My Dreams Come True," have also been praised by critics and readers alike.

Janelle Mowery was born in Minnesota but now resides in Texas with her husband and two sons. In addition to writing, Mowery enjoys reading, appreciating nature, and visiting historical sites. She is a prolific writer who has written several historical novels and a mystery series. Her novels have been popular among readers who enjoy inspirational stories with historical and romantic elements.