10 things I learned about J.A. Jance

Although I am not a great mystery fan I braved a crowded parking lot and went to hear J.A. Jance yesterday, bought her latest book "Left For Dead" and got an autograph.

Ten things I learned about her. NOT in any particular order.

#1 She loves the color red.

#2 She loves dogs.

#3 She is an entertaining speaker.

#4 She had a bad first husband.

#5 She has a good second husband.

#6 She paid $400 for the "e" that ends her last name.

#7 One can separate her mysteries into the 4 leading characters: J.P. Beaumont, Joanna Brady,

Diane Ladd, Allison Reynolds.

#8 She is of Scandinavian descent born in South Dakota.

#9 Raised in Bisbee, Az.

#10 You do not want to cross her or you will be the name of a villain in one of her novels.