I.J. Parker

About the Author

I.J. Parker is an author of fiction. Her first name is Ingrid. She was not always a published writer. Before she was an author, she taught at a university in Virginia. She has since retired from teaching. Parker is known for writing novels that primarily focus on Asian culture. In particular, she focuses on research on Japan (in the 11th century). She has an interest professionally in the literature of that culture too. Her first Akitada-inspired short story came out in October 1997 in a mystery magazine. She has a background of knowing multiple languages and does have some experience with the Japanese language. However, since she is not totally adept at it, Parker does her research by utilizing translations and getting assistance from scholars that had a special interest in this time and. I.J. Parker is the author of over 57 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Sugawara Akitada Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, I.J. Parker has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.