So. The name’s Jenna.
I write young adult speculative fiction, obsess over all things superhero (the X-Men will always be the best, even if they wound up with the cinematic short stick), and lament the deaths of my favorite characters. My entire material bucket list consists of a 1967 Chevy Impala, and if a word exists, there’s a 97% chance I’ve mispronounced it at least twice.
I’m a Professional Writing major and a Film & Media Studies minor—which is fitting, I guess, since for as long as I can remember, stories have been the fiery star my life revolves around.
My current project is a young adult crime novel with a fantasy bent, centered around a group of brothers raised as living weapons for a blood-magic crime syndicate. When their estranged dad turns up dead, the boys come together again to solve and avenge his murder. But after his own years embroiled in the crime outfits, Dad had a lot of enemies who could’ve wanted him dead—and now that he’s gone, those enemies have taken a renewed interest in his sons.
I’ve still got a ways to go before it’s finished, but I’m having quite a bit of fun with it so far; the plan is to finish it up and submit it to literary agents, then publishers. Fun fact? This project is actually based on a weekly story I did for the Mythology and Folklore class last semester. So I’m definitely a fan of these courses, and I’m looking forward to what this semester brings.
I also like to read YA fiction, which is what led me to writing it in the first place. The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater, along with Holly Black’s The Curse Workers trilogy, are my favorite series of all time; I also read The Demon’s Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan over the break, and it’s been added to the best-ever list. My favorite movies include Fight Club, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., What We Do in the Shadows, and Stand By Me. If you’ve got any recommendations—books, movies, TV, whatever—definitely bring them on.
I also like to read YA fiction, which is what led me to writing it in the first place. The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater, along with Holly Black’s The Curse Workers trilogy, are my favorite series of all time; I also read The Demon’s Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan over the break, and it’s been added to the best-ever list. My favorite movies include Fight Club, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., What We Do in the Shadows, and Stand By Me. If you’ve got any recommendations—books, movies, TV, whatever—definitely bring them on.
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