Looking for your next read or some creative inspiration? This episode of Author Express features Jennifer Jabaley, whose new domestic suspense book is already causing a stir. Kristi Leonard invites Jennifer to talk about her unforgettable characters, managing multiple perspectives, and the “explosive town scandal” at the heart of her story. Jennifer shares personal anecdotes about parenting, her transformation as a writer, and the moment a real-life sports rivalry sparked her imagination. You’ll also hear about the joy of small-town book launches, finding optimism in tough situations, and which books gave Jennifer “permission” to explore the darker side of family life. If you love book clubs, thrillers, or just a good behind-the-scenes chat, don’t miss this episode!Jennifer Jabaley is the award winning author of young adult novels, Lipstick Apology and Crush Control. She won Georgia Author of the year and was nominated for Pennsylvania Reader's Choice award. Jen is a practicing optometrist. She brings sharp focus to eye care by day and storytelling by night. She lives in the north Georgia mountains with her sports obsessed family and two rescue dogs. What's Yours is Mine is her debut adult novel.Connect with Jennifer: Website- <a href="https://www.jenniferjabaley.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jenniferjabaley.com</a>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jabaleyjennifer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jabaleyjennifer</a>Support your local bookstore & this podcast by getting your copy of&nbsp;What's Yours Is Mine&nbsp;at <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/90599/9781662527791" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> &nbsp;<h2>A little about today's host-</h2>Kristi Leonard is a modern Renaissance woman deeply rooted in the book world. When she's not immersed in crafting novels, she's orchestrating writing retreats through her business, Writers in the Wild, or lending her voice to non-fiction audiobooks. She leads the Women’s Fiction Writers Association as the president of the board, and interviews her writer pals as one of the hosts of the Author Express Podcast. She will start querying her first book in 2024.Beyond the realm of words, Kristi embraces the Florida sunshine by hiking with her writer-hiker group and leisurely walks on the beach. She and her husband&nbsp;juggle a couple side businesses and take turns sharing the couch with their goofy Golden-doodle, Maddie. Kristi enjoys travel adventures with her twin sister and living vicariously through her grown children. You can learn more about her and connect at:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/kristileonard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/kristileonard</a>. Be sure to follow or subscribe to Author Express wherever you listen to podcasts and to follow us on Instagram<a href="https://instagram.com/AuthorExpressPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @AuthorExpressPodcast </a> Learn more about our hosts, the guests we've had, and their books -<a href="https://linktr.ee/AuthorExpressPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/AuthorExpressPodcast</a>

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