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.

writing

  • 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

  • My Art Journey

    From Childhood Scribbles to a Family of Creators If you had asked eight-year-old me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the answer would have been simple:A writer. An artist. Maybe both, if the universe was feeling generous. I used to spend hours drawing characters and writing stories no one asked for—but I… Read more

  • The Happy Little Series

    Illustrated by My Daughter, Vivian Gillespie I’m so excited to share something incredibly special with you all — the launch of my brand-new children’s book series, The Happy Littlies! And kicking off the series is our first book, Happy Little Puppies, a sweet and simple rhyming story that follows three adorable puppies as they explore… 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

  • 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

  • Magic is in the pen

    Diving Into My Creative Process: The Journey Behind Far From Oz When I first began writing Far From Oz in 2012, I didn’t realize how deeply the story would mirror my own journey of growth and healing. The series was inspired by some of my favorite classic tales—The Wizard of Oz, Neverland, and Alice Through… Read more

  • returning to my journey

    Diving Into My Craft For years, I’ve started blogs with the intention of sharing my art and writing journey—but life always seemed to get in the way. Each time, I’d let doubt creep in and silence my creativity. Yet, with every pause came growth. I learned formatting, experimented with design, and discovered the power of… Read more