Alex Jennings is a poet, teacher, editor, and author, who has lived an incredibly diverse and nomadic life. He was born in Wiesbaden, AFB in Germany, in 1979, and has since lived in various parts of the world, including Gaborone, Botswana, Paramaribo, Surinam, Tunis, Tunisia, and the D.C. area. Jennings' upbringing in different cultural environments has significantly influenced his writing, providing him with a unique perspective that is reflected in his work.
Jennings' debut novel, "The Ballad of Perilous Graves," is a highly anticipated release, set to hit the shelves in 2022. The novel is a testament to Jennings' love for music, film, comix, and television, and his ability to weave different elements together to create a compelling narrative. Jennings is also an active user of social media, where he shares his wit and humor with his followers on Twitter and Instagram, under the username @magicknegro.
Aside from his work as an author, Jennings is also a teacher and editor. He has worked as a nonprofit fundraiser, entertainment journalist, and teacher, in addition to his writing work. Jennings is also the MC and co-producer of the Dogfish Readings series, a monthly literary reading and open mic in St. Roch, New Orleans. The readings series, which has run for nearly four years, is Jennings' pride and joy, and reflects his passion for the literary community in New Orleans.
Jennings' preoccupations include Afrofuturism, comic books, horror media, and standup comedy. His writing is influenced by a diverse range of authors, including Octavia E. Butler, Nisi Shawl, Victor Lavalle, Junot Diaz, and Jazz. Jennings is currently finishing a novel set in an alternate New Orleans where music and magic are the same, which promises to be another exciting addition to his body of work.