Jane Cleland

Profile Information:

Hometown:
New York is now my hometown
About Me:
I used to own a rare book and antiques store in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and now live in New York City with my husband. My first Josie Prescott mystery, CONSIGNED TO DEATH was nominated for both the Agatha Award and the Macavity Award for Best First Novel, as well as for the Deadly Ink's David Award.

I am the Chair of the Wolfe Pack's literary awards, including the Nero and the new Black Orchid Novella Award (in partnership with Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine) and President of the Mystery Writers of America, New York Chapter.

My third Josie Prescott mystery, Antiques to Die For, was published in April, 2008, and my Fourth, Killer Keepsakes, will be published in April, 2009. I am thrilled to discuss my writing and books with you. Please send me a blog comment or email me.
I Am A:
Reader, Writer
Website:
http://www.janecleland.net
Books And Authors I Like:
Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe
John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee
Robert B. Parker's Spencer
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct

Comment Wall:

  • JackBludis

    You and I may be among the last remaining Travis McGee fans.

    Oct 1, 2007

  • joe miller

    Hi Jane,
    Welcome

    How about Willie Nelson singing Pop Standards...My latest music...September Song & Moonlight in Vermont...

    Oct 2, 2007

  • Douglas Quinn

    I cut my teeth on Rex Stout and John D. MacDonald but had never though I'd be writing a continuing character series until I created and introduced myself to Webb Sawyer in Blue Heron Marsh. In a recent review Webb was being compared to Parker's Spencer and Burke's Robicheaux, Sawyer being somewhere in between. I haven't read you, but will make it a point to pick up one of your books. Excerpts for mine are on my crimespace page. Hope you'll take a peek.

    Smiles,
    Douglas Quinn

    Oct 4, 2007

  • Timothy C. Phillips

    I take it your sluth is of the classical school. I will have to check out your books. I am loving this Crimespace community! Thanks for the add!

    Oct 8, 2007

  • Timothy C. Phillips

    Oh and BTW Travis Mcgee is a huge fave of mine, too.

    Oct 8, 2007

  • Jack Getze

    Your home sounds like the perfect place for accidental international intrigue. And worth higher insurance rates. I sure wouldn't want to be on the same block with president of Pakistan.

    Oct 10, 2007

  • Lawrence Light

    Hey Jane! Are you and Joe recovered from Alaska yet?

    Oct 22, 2007

  • Felicia Donovan

    Jane, I just realized you used to hail from Portsmouth! I've spent the last ten years there at the PD. So nice to meet you and continued success on the series.

    Dec 23, 2007

  • Chris Ewan

    Hello Jane, thanks for your invite. Must be nice to be able to write "New York is my hometown"! I'm in NYC next week, getting married in the Empire State Building (despite my vertigo). Your series sounds like lots of fun.
    Cheers
    Chris

    Mar 13, 2008

  • L.J. Sellers

    Thanks for the invite. Your favorites are my favorites. Congratulations on your many awards. Nothing like coming out strong!

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Janet Rudolph

    Jane, I can't believe we didn't meet at LCC Denver. How odd. Can't wait for the At Home in Berkeley, and since it's here at my home, we're bound to meet!

    Looking forward to it. 7 p.m. Berkeley.

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Patrick Balester

    Hi Jane,

    Very impressive credentials with those nominations. I'm not familiar with your series;is it a cozy? Guess I'll have to check it out. How do you like NY?
    Do you know Julie Hyzy? She is President of the midwest chapter. I met her at the LIM conference and she is a wonderful spokeperson for MWA. I plan to join as soon as my book is released in June.

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Elaine Flinn

    Hi Jane-
    Thanks for the invite - we'll have to get together one of these times and talk 'antiques' - after my 30 years in the biz and your foray - oh, my - the stories we could tell, huh? :)

    Mar 16, 2008

  • Jane Cleland

    Yes -- let's do get together! I'll watch for you at the next few shows I go to.

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Betty Gordon

    Jane, thanks for the invitation and congratulations on yoru awards. I feel like we've met -- maybe at a Bouchercon??
    My best to you and your writing, Betty

    Mar 27, 2008

  • MysteryDawg

    Hi Jane,

    Thanks. They sound clear. I wil spend a little later tonight listening to them

    Aldo

    Mar 31, 2008

  • Annette Dashofy

    Hi, Jane,
    It was nice to meet you yesterday at the Festival of Mystery.
    Annette

    Apr 29, 2008

  • Jane Cleland

    Hi Annette,

    It was great to meet you too! Hope to see you again soon at another event.

    Warmly, Jane

    May 2, 2008

  • Patrick Balester

    Hi Jane,

    What a nice article they printed in the NYT about you, "Artists in Residence". Nice profile...and you're right, the countryside can be scary (LOL) which helps keep us writers busy!

    Nov 19, 2008