About J.A. Devereaux
Writer and Published Author
Writing about the thief who isn't really a bad guy.
The main point J.A. Devereaux
wants readers to know is that these stories aren’t
about bad guys. All three series are about thieves
(or cat burglars) who are not bad at all. And
through her creativity as a writer and author, J.A.
hopes the reader will be pulling for them—even in
love with them—by the end of the first few chapters
of all three series.
Author Bio
J.A. Devereaux is passionate about the thief who isn't really a bad guy, guys like Alexander Mundy (It Takes a Thief); Neal Caffrey (White Collar); the Leverage TV show crew; Requisition For: A Thief's Gregg Hadyn, Niki Grey, and Jaelynn Madding; Thief à la Femme's Rayla Rousseau, and yes, even Bandit, the erudite cat burglar/detective in the new Cat Burglar Detective Mysteries series. Such characters motivated her extensive knowledge of diamonds and her own thieving skills—strictly for research and writing purposes, of course! A long distance runner, former cross country coach, and former singer/songwriter, she resides with her husband and her cat, D'Artagnan, in Jackson, Michigan.
Hobbies & Interests of J.A. Devereaux
I have been a distance runner from age 15—so, distance running, for sure. I also had a singing ministry for 15 years, and even recorded three songs, but I'd have to say writing is basically my hobby (and so much more) now. I also loved making the videos that we use as marketing trailers for the books, so I actually LOVE the heists—planning them and executing them. Learning to pick locks, pick out of handcuffs, and steal (certain types of) watches, which was research for the books, was a blast, and I got pretty good at all of it. I would have to say that picking locks and practicing the "watch steal" has become a very real interest and hobby for me as well. But no worries, just like you see on magician shows, I ALWAYS give the watches back!
J.A. Devereaux, Author
