Janet Evanovich
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Active 1967 – present
Biography
About Janet Evanovich
Janet Evanovich is 83 years old, with naturally red hair and brown eyes. She has a chubby body type and wears a 38C bra cup size. Born on April 22, 1943, in South River, New Jersey, she is an American author of Caucasian ethnicity. She has been active in writing since 1967, a span of 59 years. Janet married Pete Evanovich in 1964 and has remained with him ever since. She graduated from Rutgers University and is a Taurus. She began writing novels in her 30s, initially trying the romance market under the pen name Steffie Hall, and found success there. However, she is best known for her Stephanie Plum series, which began with One for the Money and has continued through Going Rogue, the 29th installment. From Three to Get Deadly to Smokin' Seventeen, she used fan-submitted titles. Later, she moved to more conventional titles. She also writes in other series, including the Rose series, Knight and Moon, Wicked, Barnaby and Hooker, and Full series. She often works with co-authors, and she has written a book called How I Write. Janet works 8 or more hours a day, and 4 additional hours on weekends, using brief outlines for each chapter. She resides alternately between Hawaii and New Jersey. Her writing style is simple and funny, and she has a large following. She is known for her fondness for food, particularly birthday cake, large shaggy dogs, cars, and green olives on peanut butter sandwiches. She has never worked in adult entertainment. She is a regular at book tours and signings, drawing thousands of fans. Despite being past her physical prime, she continues to produce best-selling novels.
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Frequently asked
What is Janet Evanovich's birth date and sign?
Janet Evanovich was born on April 22, 1943, which makes her a Taurus.
How long has Janet Evanovich been a writer?
She has been active since 1967, giving her a writing career spanning 59 years.
What was the first novel in her Stephanie Plum series?
The first novel in the Stephanie Plum series is One for the Money.
How many installments are in the Stephanie Plum series as of now?
The series has 29 installments, with the latest being Going Rogue.
What pen name did Janet Evanovich use for her early romance novels?
Janet wrote her early romance novels under the pen name Steffie Hall.
What is Janet Evanovich's typical work schedule?
She works 8 or more hours a day, plus 4 extra hours on weekends.
Did you know
- She has naturally red hair but not naturally curly hair.
- She married Pete Evanovich in 1964, and they are still together.
- She has residences in both Hawaii and New Jersey.
- She wrote a book titled How I Write, which is among her popular works.
- Her first novel, Hero at Large, was published in 1967.
- She has a fondness for green olives on peanut butter sandwiches.
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