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.

self-publishing

  • 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

  • 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 Story Behind the Happy Little Series 🦋

    What started as a simple little project has grown into something far more meaningful than we ever imagined. The Happy Little Series began as a small creative idea—just a fun, gentle concept meant to bring joy to young readers through colorful characters and simple, comforting stories. There was no big plan, no long-term vision, no… Read more

  • 🌈 Stitching Dreams and a Splash of Color: A Daughter’s Creative Journey 🎨

    There are moments as a mom that make your heart feel so full it’s hard to put into words—and this is one of them. Today, I want to take a moment to celebrate my daughter and the incredible things she is accomplishing through her creativity, dedication, and heart. 🎨 Bringing Stories to Life My daughter… 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

  • Slow is Fast

    The Importance of Slowing Down: A Hard Lesson in Book Formatting Publishing a book—especially a children’s book—is one of the most exciting moments for any author. After months of writing, revising, and polishing, that final upload to KDP feels like crossing the finish line of a marathon. Recently, I experienced this firsthand while preparing my… Read more