Author Jen Meyers

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On All Hallows’ Eve

This is such a pumpkin holiday in my house. We carved jack-o-lanterns (for the second time this year—we did it already waaaaay back in September), roasted seeds, popped a little tea light candle in the pumpkins at night and lit…

Snake Love

We found this snake. Sunning itself on the rocks of our driveway, just beside a black raspberry bush. It was the biggest garter snake I’ve ever seen. So cool! (For those of use who love snakes, of course, which is…

Loving

About Writing: * The evolution of a novel from first draft to final is amazing. How much more complete it is, rounded, intertwined.  * The accidental perfect turn of phrase–like a moment of brilliance.  * How, even when I think…