Jan Pierson, also known as Calamity Jan, is an accomplished international author of seventeen books with a distinguished career as a writer, educator, and storyteller. Holding a degree in psychology and criminal justice from The Evergreen State College, she has been a teacher and presenter in both the United States and Europe. As a former writing instructor
with The Institute of Children’s Literature, she has dedicated her career to inspiring young readers through her ghost town mystery series while also captivating audiences with heartfelt narratives drawn from personal experience. Based in Olympia, Washington, at the foot of Puget Sound, Pierson is a mother, grandmother, and lifelong learner who continues to embrace life’s challenges with courage and grace. Her work blends humor, resilience, and deep introspection, weaving personal stories with universal themes of love, forgiveness, and growth.
About Jan Pierson
Jan Pierson, also known as Calamity Jan, is an accomplished international author of seventeen books with a distinguished career as a writer, educator, and storyteller. Holding a degree in psychology and criminal justice from The Evergreen State College, she has been a teacher and presenter in both the United States and Europe. As a former writing instructor
with The Institute of Children’s Literature, she has dedicated her career to inspiring young readers through her ghost town mystery series while also captivating audiences with heartfelt narratives drawn from personal experience. Based in Olympia, Washington, at the foot of Puget Sound, Pierson is a mother, grandmother, and lifelong learner who continues to embrace life’s challenges with courage and grace. Her work blends humor, resilience, and deep introspection, weaving personal stories with universal themes of love, forgiveness, and growth.