Pen name Ann Paris Occupation Novelist Name Jane Haddam | Language English Role Writer Nationality American | |
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Notable works Gregor Demarkian series Nominations Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author, Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original Books Not a Creature was Stirri, Fighting Chance: A Gregor D, Hearts of Sand: A Gregor D, Cheating at Solitaire, Flowering Judas: A Gregor D | ||
Orania Papazoglou (born July 13, 1951), better known by her pen name Jane Haddam, is an American mystery writer.
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Biography
Haddam was born in Bethel, Connecticut and now lives in Watertown. She was married to mystery writer William L. DeAndrea until his death in 1996. Their son, Matt DeAndrea, is also a writer.
Writing
Haddam has worked as a teacher at the college level and as a magazine editor. She is best known for her series of books featuring Gregor Demarkian, a former FBI agent. She has also written a number of murder mysteries under her real name Orania Papazoglou featuring the romance author Patience McKenna.
Awards
Haddam was nominated for an Edgar Award in the "Best First Mystery Novel by an American Author" category for her novel Sweet, Savage Death in 1985. Her novel Not a Creature Was Stirring also received an Edgar nomination, this time for "Best Paperback Original"; it was also nominated for the 1991 Anthony Award in the same category.