Jennifer Skutelsky

Jennifer Skutelsky is an award-winning author known for her novels "Grave of Hummingbirds" and "Tin Can Shrapnel." Educated in South Africa and the United States, she now resides in San Francisco. Her writing often explores themes of resilience, alternate realities, and the lives of underdogs, reflecting her dual identity as both a compassionate observer and a fierce advocate.

With a diverse background spanning ballet, marketing, and visual art, Skutelsky brings a multidisciplinary approach to her storytelling. Her work is infused with a deep appreciation for nature, particularly her love of rhinos and elephants, which occasionally surfaces in her narratives. Balancing humor and introspection, she crafts stories that resonate with emotional depth and imaginative richness, all while maintaining a focus on the written word as her primary creative outlet.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Grave of Hummingbirds 2016
2 Shakespeare's Liliana Mink 2017
3 A Leaf in Wind and Water 2021
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Breathing Through Buttonholes 2003
2 Tin Can Shrapnel 2013