Hi, I'm Jen

Writer, Author, Hobby Photographer, National Park Geek, Gamer, Wife, Mother, Friend, Ally.

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I'm the author of the bestselling novel What Heals the Heart and its follow-on, Book Two in the Pullman Station series entitled Sticks and Stones. As a writer and avid people-watcher who loves to figure out what makes people tick (hint: it's never what you think!), I find the beauty of writing lies in stories expanding exponentially as readers filter them through their own experiences, finding solace, inspiration, familiarity, and new adventures in which to play.

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Having grown up in the small Midwestern town of Winona, MN, I have a keen eye for quirky characters, what makes a town a community, and the you-won’t-believe-this type of things that happen when residents upset the local apple cart.

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When I'm not writing, being a mom to two kids and two dogs, and wife to my husband, you can find me playing with my cameras, traveling to national parks or the family cabin, or putzing in my gardens. Lurking in bookstores, creating fantastic worlds in Minecraft, geeking out with my dad (and his cameras), and drinking way too much Elixir of Life (a.k.a. chocolate milk) are also frequent pastimes. I love meeting my readers, interacting with them, and discovering what resonates. I'm available for book clubs, podcasts, interviews, and event talks.

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You can email me at jentelgerbooks@jentelger.com, find me on Facebook @JenTelgerBooks, or Instagram @JenTelger_writer. I try to respond to all correspondence within two business days.