Janet Ellen Morris was a prolific American author recognized for her significant contributions to the genres of fantasy and science fiction. She was born on May 25, 1946, and passed away on August 10, 2024. Over her extensive career, she published more than 20 novels, often collaborating with fellow authors David Drake and her husband, Chris Morris.

Janet began her writing journey in 1976 and became known for her work in the Thieves' World shared universe fantasy series, as well as editing the Heroes in Hell Bangsian fantasy series. In addition to her fiction work, she authored several non-fiction works and was notably involved in developing a non-lethal weapons concept for the U.S. military.

Her achievements include being elected to the New York Academy of Sciences in 1980. In 1995, Janet, along with her husband Christopher Morris, founded M2 Tech. The success of this company impacted their writing output, leading to a decrease in their literary works.