Jennifer Lee (Author)

Fantasy that lingers long after the last page

About Me

Hi, I’m Jennifer Lee, an author drawn to the space where darkness meets understanding. Writing has always been my way of exploring the fragile balance between hope and despair — and finding meaning in the shadows.
My novels, Far From Oz and Falling from Neverland, unravel haunting yet heartfelt stories about truth, loss, and healing. My upcoming book, Free from the Looking Glass, continues that journey, reflecting on identity and the illusions we must break to find ourselves.
Through my stories, I hope to reach those who’ve ever felt lost or unseen — reminding them that even in darkness, there is light to be found.

Excerpt

  • When the Wheels of Creation Begin to Turn Again

    There is something magical about feeling the wheels of creation begin to turn once more after a project has remained silent for far too long. As writers, we often hear advice about consistency, discipline, and daily word counts. While those things certainly have their place, I have learned that some stories refuse to be rushed.… Read more

  • Celebrating the Small Steps

    Today was a good day. It may not seem like much to anyone else, but today I finally wrote the chapter that has been quietly waiting for me for months. The words that had refused to come suddenly found their way onto the page, and before I knew it, they led me into the next… Read more

  • More Than a Retelling: The Story Behind Falling from Neverland

    For a long time, I have talked about Far From Oz—sharing chapters, discussing the characters, and celebrating the journey it took to bring that story to life. I began drafting it in 2012, and finally reaching the point where I could say, “I’m done,” was a feeling I’ll never forget. But today, I want to… Read more

  • A Look Inside Falling From NeverLand

    Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time working on a promotional trailer for Falling From NeverLand. While I originally created the trailer in Canva, I’ve also been experimenting with several other tools to create the right imagery and find voices that sound authentic enough to bring the story to life. Learning something completely new… Read more

  • New Home New Journey

    On Friday, April 24th, I stepped into a new chapter of my life and into my new home. I made sure to take a little time off so I could enjoy the transition and settle into my new surroundings. Moving always comes with surprises, and mine showed up almost immediately. Shortly after selling my previous… Read more

  • Far from Oz — When Connection Is the Only Escape

    Sometimes the most powerful stories aren’t about leaving a place — they’re about being seen inside it. There is a quiet kind of loneliness that doesn’t scream. It doesn’t break things. It doesn’t rage. It simply waits — in the corners of rooms, in the weight of silence, in the spaces where voices should be.… Read more

  • The Spark That Never Checks the Clock

    Inspiration has a funny way of finding us when we least expect it. It shows up while brushing your teeth.While cleaning the house.Driving down the road.And sometimes—at the absolute worst time—right in the middle of a work shift, when you still have hours to go and nowhere to put the thoughts racing through your mind.… Read more

  • Change, One Step at a Time

    In my last post, I talked about the other side of self-publishing—the part that isn’t glamorous, the part that doesn’t always get shared. What I didn’t realize at the time was that post was only the beginning of a much larger conversation about change. Over the past year and a half, my life has shifted… Read more

  • Another step in my Journey

    The Other Side of Self-Publishing When people talk about self-publishing, the focus is often on the writing, the editing, and the moment you finally hold your finished book in your hands. What doesn’t get talked about enough is the other side of self-publishing—the marketing, the vulnerability, and the constant battle with fear and doubt. Marketing… Read more

  • The Shadows Within

    We all walk with shadows. We are made of both light and dark, and for us to function as whole, honest beings, we have to let the darkness speak. Doubt, fear, guilt—these aren’t flaws; they’re warnings, whispers, reminders of where we’ve been and what we still carry. But when we shove those feelings aside… when… Read more