Nancy Jill Thames was born to write mysteries. From her early days as the neighborhood storyteller to the Amazon Author Watch Bestseller List, she's always had a vivid imagination and loves to solve problems - perfect for plotting whodunits. In 2010, she published her first mystery "Murder in Half Moon Bay," introducing the well-loved protagonist Jillian Bradley and her clue-sniffing Yorkie, Teddy." After serving two years as President of American Christian Fiction Writers, Central Texas Chapter and writing eleven books and a short story collection, Nancy Jill enjoys finding new ways to spoil her grandchildren, playing classical favorites on her baby grand or having afternoon tea with friends. She lives with her husband in the Low Country of South Carolina.
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I suppose the most logical explanation of where imagination for writing my books comes from would be the fact I was an Air Force brat who moved around constantly until I was in the sixth grade. We lived in interesting places, too. Casablanca, French Morocco, where camels and gendarmes (French policemen) passed our house on a daily basis and Las Vegas, Nevada - boy, was it hot! Valdosta, Georgia, Albuquerque, New Mexico....One night I lay awake counting the number of places I've lived and it came to fourteen!
My mother was always off playing bridge or bowling with the other officers' wives while my three brothers and I entertained ourselves, making up adventures and getting into mischief. We had servants or baby-sitters, of course, but as long as we were busy, they left us alone.
Coupled with the fact that I never saw a TV until I was eight and having two type-A parents, I guess it was inevitable I would be a writer someday.
I became a believer when I was almost nine thanks to my parents who were devout Christians. They made sure we attended Sunday school and church every week. It was at that time I was given piano lessons. I went on to playing in church, singing in a Madrigal group in high school, and getting a music degree from UT Austin.
God has blessed me beyond even my wildest imagination, always guiding my life, giving me a loving husband, four wonderful children, and a number of precious grandchildren. I enjoy reading, giving tea parties, cooking for my husband, and playing the piano every chance I get.
My books are a reflection of what I consider "The Good Life."
I hope you enjoy them - they are works of love.
~Nancy Jill
You will be missed, but you are finally really hom e with your Heavenly Father. Looking forward to meeting you!
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