Ranel

LaTonya Ranel is one of the biggest Jane Austen fans in America. She has been a fan since 9th grade when she was forced to read Pride and Prejudice in high school. She founded Jane Austen Treasures, a specialty store that creates unique gifts for Austen fans.

In 2022, she self-published her first book inspired by Jane Austen's novels. Her background includes a computer degree from Northeast Louisiana University and 20 years of experience in information technology before working in ecommerce. LaTonya resides with her husband, Terry, near Atlanta, Georgia.