Jane Porter
About Jane Porter
Jane Porter is the Founder and Editorial Director of Tule Publishing, where she has worked since 2013. She has a background in publishing and writing, with experience at Grand Central Publishing and Penguin Random House, and has established Tule Productions to adapt stories into film and television.
Work at Tule Publishing
Jane Porter has served as the Founder and Editorial Director of Tule Publishing since 2013. In this role, she oversees the editorial process and strategic direction of the company. She has also been an author for Tule Publishing, contributing to the Montana Born and Holiday Imprints. Under her leadership, Tule Publishing has focused on expanding its reach through visual media, with significant involvement in the production phase of its books.
Founding Tule Productions
In 2015, Jane Porter founded Tule Productions to adapt stories from Tule Publishing into film and television. The production company has secured more than a dozen properties, which are in various stages of production. This initiative aims to bring Tule's literary works to a broader audience through visual storytelling.
Previous Experience at Grand Central Publishing
Before establishing Tule Publishing, Jane Porter worked at Grand Central Publishing from 2004 to 2011 as an author for the 5 Spot Imprint. During her seven years in the Greater New York City Area, she contributed to the publishing landscape and gained valuable experience in the industry.
Educational Background
Jane Porter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature with a focus on American Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, which she completed from 1982 to 1986. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco, studying from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, she earned a Teaching Credential in Secondary Level English and History from National University in San Jose, California, in 1990.
Collaboration with Entertainment Industry
Jane Porter collaborates with entertainment attorney Margaret Marr to secure production opportunities for Tule Publishing's books. This partnership enhances the potential for Tule's literary works to transition into successful film and television adaptations, further expanding the reach of the stories.