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Then 30 years in Europe, raising three wonderful children, working as a writer and editor for print and online media including Bloomberg News and Dow Jones Newswires, visiting almost every country in the European Union and falling in love with the history, culture, natural beauty and cuisines of the Old World.
Jennifer began creative writing when she was pregnant with her youngest child. The result was Toby’s Tale, the award-winning story of an adorable puppy and his journey to adulthood. The second book in the series, released in October 2024, is Toby’s Travels: A Road Trip to Remember, which tackles important issues such as diversity, disability and stereotypes. Jennifer is now working on the third book: Toby's Triplets: Fun, Mischief and Mayhem. Her rhyming picture book Ashley’s Rescue: A Miracle Breakdown, which is based on a true story, was published in May 2024.
She and her various four-legged companions are now settled among the toucans, howler monkeys and coconut palms of Costa Rica. Jennifer works as a freelance journalist and editorial consultant for United Nations and other institutions as well as international think tanks and private companies. In her spare time, she loves cooking, reading, writing poetry, playing pickleball, feeding bananas and papayas to the birds, and shooting down enemies in World of Warplanes.
Jennifer is passionate about writing stories that not only entertain and educate, but also tug at the heartstrings and have readers rooting for the (under)dog.
My Awards
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Meet Toby
Toby’s Tale is the award-winning story of a sweet Schnauzer puppy on his own journey of discovery. What he learns is that the big world is full of challenges, sadness, cruelty and, yes, love and kindness. It's a story about hard choices, strength and perseverance, an adventure that gives people four legs instead of two, by allowing them to view life through Toby's eyes as he searches for his fur-ever home.
Ashley's Rescue
A Miracle Breakdown
The world is full of lost dogs looking for their forever homes. Imagine being lost and then found...and then lost again! That's what happens to Ashley. The question is, will she be found again and finally get her loving forever home? Sounds like it's going to take a miracle!
What Readers Say
There are Disney movies where the dog tells the story, yet this one is better than any Disney movie. The feel of adventure is there in high gear and you get to see how this clever dog finds friends and learns hard life lessons while tugging your heartstrings and entertaining you thoroughly. Fantastic book!
Toby’s Tale is completely engaging. It manages to be warm, funny, surprising, and occasionally philosophical while keeping you entertained with adventures, mishaps, and triumphs. I would love to see this made into a movie.
My niece and nephews were as spellbound as I was by this remarkable page-turner ... It's one of those productions that is just as good on one level for adults as for kids. The beauty for kids is that it lasts, going beyond illustrated children's book to novel-let.
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