Jen has dreamed up stories of sorts since elementary school but fell in love with picture books while teaching at her daughter’s preschool. As she read aloud to the children ― their faces beaming with wonder ― Jen just knew she needed to write picture books! Most of her stories are inspired by her family. Between her mischievous dog, clever daughter, and humorous husband, you’ll find them laughing together, work-shopping all of the silliness that makes picture book magic.
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Love at First Bite
Meet Bert – or at least the puppy version of Bert – he’s our rescue lab-mix and the main inspiration for my Princess of Barkness picture book series. With Bert, it was, in fact, love at first bite! He was actually pretty quiet and calm those first days back in March of 2021. But, it…
GHOST’S Cover Reveal!
It’s one of the most exciting days in the life of an author… My BIG Picture Book Debut COVER REVEAL is here! But first, I cannot praise Kaly enough for all of the incredible ways she brought life to this story! Working with her has been a dream realized and I am truly honored that…
Reflecting on Thanksgiving
It was two years ago, to the day, that my silly husband, Keith, tucked our daughter into bed and said, “Now, don’t you worry if you hear the sound of the turkey coming down the chimney…” Those words inspired what’s become the Who Saved the Holidays series, written by ME, Illustrated by Kaly Quarles, and…
My Pilgrimage to Publication and Beyond 