Janet Poland

Janet Poland, author of a debut mystery novel, brings a Western sensibility to her writing, shaped by her California roots and a family history tied to Colorado cattle ranching. After careers as a newspaper reporter and editor, and publishing seven parenting books, she now focuses on fiction. Her work is often set against the backdrop of the picturesque Pennsylvania countryside, offering a contrast to her own formative experiences. Unlike some fictional protagonists, her characters tend to navigate lives less burdened by dark pasts, finding a grounded existence.