Jan Ellison is a renowned author and the USA TODAY bestselling author of the debut novel, A SMALL INDISCRETION, which received critical acclaim and was named a San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year. Jan's talent for writing was recognized early on when she won an O. Henry Prize for her first short story.

Her essays on writing and parenting have been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. A graduate of Stanford, Jan's journey to becoming a successful author has been as captivating as her stories. She left college at nineteen to explore the world, studying French in Paris, working in an office in London, and journaling her experiences.

These notebooks eventually became the inspiration for her debut novel. Jan's writing extends beyond novels, as she has also written award-winning short fiction, including the O. Henry Prize-winning story.

Her passion for writing and storytelling is evident in every word she writes. Currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their four children, Jan continues to captivate readers with her evocative storytelling and thought-provoking narratives