Jan Saenz is an author, poet, and educator. She teaches creative writing at a prestigious performing arts high school in Houston, Texas.
'Outrageous, frenetic and playful’ Marie Claire 'A sexy, high octane, smart AF heist novel full of jeopardy and twists and turns but also a tender, moving exploration of loss and loneliness' Sarra Manning, The Love Library 'Fast-paced, frenetic, sexy and heartfelt, 200 Monas is an emotionally charged roller coaster, a hot mess of a romance, and an uninhibited exploration of grief. A delightfully entertaining debut that will leave you ready for more from Jan Saenz’ Emily Adrian, Seduction Theory 'Grabbed me by my belt loops and took me on a hell of a ride. By turns lush and biting, this is an intoxicating hometown goodbye novel with a fierce heart and chemistry that won’t quit. Written with unrelenting wit and bold sensuality, Saenz tours readers through a dreamlike Texas underworld of pain, pleasure, love and loss, exploring how trusting another person can be the headiest drug of all. I couldn’t put it down’ Emma Brodie, Songs in Ursa Major 'Underneath the propulsive, wild action of 200 Monas lies a big, beating heart. I can’t recall reading a novel that took so much sheer pleasure in giving its reader pleasure, too. I emerged from the final page of this novel breathless, ready to follow Jan Saenz anywhere’ Daniel D’Addario, The Talent '200 Monas is a horny fever dream that had me tearing through the pages, desperate for another hit. This high-octane nail-biter is also a deeply cathartic exploration of loss. I laughed, I cried, I did other things you probably shouldn’t put in a blurb' Rose Dommu, Best Woman