Janice Crouch is a bestselling American author, known for her romantic suspense novels. She has a B.A. in English Communication from Montreat College and earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Regent University. Crouch has a deep love for fiction and fantasy, and even wrote her doctoral dissertation on how people form relationships with fictional characters from science fiction and fantasy. Her writing career began as a dare from a friend, which led to the production of a manuscript that wasn't terrible. She then wrote "Primal Instinct," which was purchased by Harlequin Intrigue.
Crouch is particularly famous for her Omega Sector series and Linear Tactical series. She has won and been a finalist for many literary awards in the romance genre, including the RITA Award, the Golden Quill Award, and the National Reader's Choice Award. Her writing is influenced by authors such as Nora Roberts, Linda Howard, Suzanne Brockmann, and Elizabeth Lowell. Crouch is happily married and has four teenage children. She was born in Atlanta and has lived in Virginia for the past 20 years, but has recently moved to Germany with her family due to her husband's job with the United States Military.
In her free time, Crouch enjoys engaging in various adventures such as triathlons, 200-mile relay races, and mountain treks. She also loves to travel and is currently residing in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, where she has settled into her dream home. Crouch is passionate about writing romantic suspense and aims to bring heroes to life through her stories. She has a strong online presence, with a website, newsletter, and social media accounts where she interacts with her readers and provides updates on her work.