Jane K. Cleland
Jane K. Cleland was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Jane K. Cleland is known for writing in the Cozy Mystery genre.
Jane K. Cleland is the author of the Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries series which currently consists of 14 novels. The Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries series started in 2006 with the novel Consigned to Death. The most recently released novel in the Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries series was Jane Austen's Lost Letters which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming novels for the Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries series.
Jane K. Cleland has also written 7 Non-Fiction Books, including How to Create High-Impact Newsletters and How to Create High-Impact Designs.
Jane K. Cleland: Awards & Accolades
Cleland's books have won multiple awards, Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2016. Mastering Plot Twists won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2018.
Jane K. Cleland books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Consigned to Death was nominated for the Agatha Award, Best First Novel, in 2006 as well as the Macavity Award - Best First Mystery in 2007. Killing Time was nominated for the Agatha Award, Best Short Story, in 2008 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Short Story in 2009. Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot was nominated for the Macavity Award, Best Mystery Critical/Biographical, in 2017. Mastering Plot Twists was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book, in 2019.
Related Authors
Fans of Jane K. Cleland also enjoy these authors:
- Ellery Adams, author of the Secret, Book & Scone Society Series.
- Mary Kay Andrews, author of: The Santa Suit.
- Kate Carlisle, author of the Bibliophile Mystery Series.
- Vicki Delany, author of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery Series.
- Laura Childs, author of the Tea Shop Mysteries Series.
- Paige Shelton, author of the Scottish Bookshop Mysteries Series.
- Lynn Cahoon, author of the Tourist Trap Mysteries Series.
- Amanda Flower, author of the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries Series.
- Sheila Connolly, author of the County Cork Series.
- Leighann Dobbs, author of the Lexy Baker Series.
Jane K. Cleland: F.A.Q
Where was Jane K. Cleland Born?
Jane K. Cleland was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and is American.
What book awards has Jane K. Cleland won?
Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot:
Agatha Award: Best Non-fiction (2016).
Mastering Plot Twists:
Agatha Award: Best Non-fiction (2018).
What was the first book Jane K. Cleland wrote?
The first book written by Jane K. Cleland was How to Create High-Impact Newsletters, published in 1996.
What was the most recent book Jane K. Cleland wrote?
Her most recently released work was Beat the Bots on August 12th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Jane K. Cleland?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Jane K. Cleland book is
Consigned to Death. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- Consigned to Death (8.25)
- Deadly Appraisal (10.00)
- Deadly Threads (10.00)
- Ornaments of Death (10.00)
- Hidden Treasure (10.00)
What genres does Jane K. Cleland Write?
Jane K. Cleland primarily writes in the Cozy Mystery genre. Her work includes sub-genres such as Antiques / Furniture Shop Cozy Mystery.
Are there upcoming new books by Jane K. Cleland?
Jane K. Cleland does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Jane K. Cleland written?
Jane K. Cleland has written 24 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 14 books in the Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries Series, 3 Short Stories/Novellas, 7 Non-Fiction Books.