Jan Moran is a USA Today bestselling author of heartfelt women’s fiction series, family sagas, and 20th-century historical novels. Jan dreams up her popular, contemporary beach books on sunny shores in Southern California, not far from where she lives.
Jan has been an avid traveler throughout her life, so you’ll find her books infused with authentic locales and things she loves to research—from chocolate, wine, and food to history, fashion, and more. Readers often say that along with a heartwarming story, they also learn many fascinating details. As a native of Texas who lived on the east coast and worked in Paris, Hong Kong, and Canada, Jan brings a wealth of experience to every book she writes. Pour a cup of tea or a glass of wine, open one of her books, and find yourself transported with characters you’ll soon be rooting for as friends.
Jan has been featured in numerous publications and on television and radio, including CNN, Women’s Wear Daily, Allure, InStyle, and O Magazine. As an editor and writer, she has covered fragrance, beauty, and spa travel for a variety of publications such as Cosmopolitan, Costco Connection, and Porthole Cruise.
She is the founder and creator of Scentsa, a touch-screen software program for retailers and brands. The fragrance and skincare programs (FragranceIQ, SkinIQ) are at Sephora stores in the US, Canada, France, Mexico, Brazil, and Denmark. Scentsa was recently sold to Sephora.
As a speaker, consultant, and major brand/retailer spokesperson, she has spoken before numerous groups, including San Diego State University Writer’s Conference, Fashion Group International, The Fragrance Foundation, and The American Society of Perfumers. She has represented brands and retailers in media on behalf of several PR companies, including Edelman and DeVries. She is available for consulting, training, and speaking engagements.
Jan is a graduate of the Harvard Business School and the University of Texas at Austin. As an entrepreneur and former CEO and board member, she speaks on a variety of topics, including entrepreneurship, the business of writing, women in business, and other topics.
ABOUT SEABREEZE BOOK CLUB
A new bookshop on the beach. A sizzling summer ahead. Join a new book club at the Seabreeze Inn.
When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay form a book club to help support a local bookshop on the beach, friends and guests of the inn are eager to join. Yet nothing is quite as it seems in the book club. Meanwhile, a discovery in the historic beach house inn causes a stir. Ivy and Bennett start a new project, while Shelly and Mitch consider their future.
Discover an intriguing chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores. Find out why readers say, “Life is better in Summer Beach.” Available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook.
PRAISE AND RECOGNITION FOR SEABREEZE BOOK CLUB
“A fun read that grabs you at the start.” –Tina Sloan, Author and Award-Winning Actress
“A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair.” – Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year
“The perfect blend of mystery and romance…the women in Jan’s stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. The story evoked a wide range of emotions but most of all love.” – Betty’s Reviews
AUTHOR VISITS
Author visits with Jan Moran are available to bookclubs via Novel Network.