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About JL

JL is fantasy/sci-fi author, blogger and host to the YouTube Channel: Women Fantasy Authors. She recently published her first novella, Daughter of the Dispossessed, the prequel to Cave of Whispers coming September 2025. Several of her short stories have appeared in multiple anthologies.

Her career has included stints as a bookseller and used/rare book buyer. She lives in northern California with her partner Diane and their ginger cat with attitude, Leo. When she’s not writing, you may find her hiking, baking, or exploring local thrift stores.

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Women Fantasy Authors YouTube Channel

Join a personal look in to the writing lives of indie and small-press authors. We discuss their current works, the writer’s life, what inspires them, favorite travel spots, and cats. Click on any of the images to go directly to the channel.

Memberships:

Broad Universe -Dedicated to promoting, encouraging and honoring and celebrating women in speculative fiction genres.

Women Writing Other Worlds – An alliance of fantasy/sci-fi writers working to promote and support women writers.

California Writers Club – Redwood Branch – The oldest and largest writer’s club in the country, with 22 branches across the state.

Writing Awards

Not a Pipe Publishing Stories Within Stories Flash Fiction Contest (2022, Second Place)