Collaborating with other authors too, she has written alongside the likes of Mary Balogh, Janet Mullany and Susan Krinard, putting out Jane Austen inspired stories. She has used these to write various other series too, such as the ‘Envy Chronicles’, which she wrote using the ‘Joss Ware’ moniker. Going under a variety of different pen-names too, she can also be found using the pseudonyms ‘Colette Gale’, ‘C M Gleason’ and ‘Joss Ware’.

Over time she would also come to write a number of other titles as well, such as her much loved ‘Medieval Herb Garden’ series of titles as well. These would continue on for quite some time, spawning a number of spin-off series along the way, such as the ‘Macey’ and ‘Victoria’ series of novels. Publishing her first novel in 2007, Gleason commenced her literary career with the title ‘The Rest Falls Way’, which was also the first in her ‘Gardella Vampire Chronicles’ series of books. Currently putting out novels at a regular and consistent pace, she lives with her husband near to Ann Arbor in Michigan. Prior to writing full-time, she worked in marketing, as well as starting her own business which was based within the field of insurance. Beginning her love of writing in primary school, she would come to write over nine fully complete stories before she’d even published her first book.Īttending the University of Michigan, she’d gain a BA along with an MFA in English, qualifications which allowed her to develop herself as a writer. Coming to know and understand her craft deeply, she would harness her love of literature, particularly that of the fantasy genre, which she would also come to develop throughout the years.

She is also known for writing in an authentic and genuine manner, creating a rapport with her readers quite unlike any other.īorn and raised in the city of Detroit, the American writer to be Colleen Gleason would grow up with a keen passion for the written word. Focusing on the Young Adult demographic for much of the time, she really understands her readers, ultimately giving them what they want. Writing mostly paranormal and romantic suspense novels, American writer Colleen Gleason has made a strong name for herself as an author of both skill and imagination.

When twilight burns by colleen gleason