Janet Ellen Morris is a renowned American author, celebrated for her contributions to both fiction and nonfiction. Her literary career took off in 1976, and since then, she has authored over 20 novels. Many of her works have been co-authored with David Drake or her husband, Chris Morris.

She is known for her role in the shared universe fantasy series Thieves' World and for editing the Bangsian fantasy series Heroes in Hell. While her primary genres are fantasy and science fiction, Morris has also penned several works of nonfiction.

In 1980, Morris was elected to the New York Academy of Sciences. In 1995, she and her husband founded M2 Tech, a company that collaborates with the U.S. federal government. The success of this venture has led to a decrease in her writing output, proportional to the company's growth.