Janet Skeslien Charles is a gifted author who was born in Conrad, Montana. She is known to spend her time living between two fascinating locales, Montana and Paris. Janet enjoys a variety of activities, with a particular love for spending quality time with her family, reading, and traveling. These experiences and interests have greatly enriched her writing, providing unique perspectives and depth to her work.
Janet Skeslien Charles is the author of two captivating novels, Moonlight in Odessa and The Paris Library. Her debut novel, Moonlight in Odessa, draws inspiration from the booming business of email-order brides, an industry where love, marriage, sex, and commerce intersect. This intriguing backdrop for her first novel stems from her time spent in Odessa, Ukraine, as a Soros Teaching Fellow. During her two-year stay, she taught English, French, and Creative writing, gaining valuable insights and experiences that have significantly contributed to her storytelling abilities.
Janet's second novel, The Paris Library, is based on the true story of the courageous librarians at the American Library in Paris during World War II. This novel is especially close to her heart, as she first learned about the story while working at the Library herself. Moonlight in Odessa was met with critical acclaim, being chosen as a top ten debut novel by Publishers Weekly and as a book of the month by National Geographic Traveler magazine. This early success has established Janet Skeslien Charles as a talented and intriguing author to watch in the literary world.