Jennifer Stevenson is a well-known author, famous for her romance and fantasy novels. She has written several successful novels in her career, with most of them belonging to the science fiction, fantasy, and romance genres. Jennifer was born on October 6, 1955, in Waukegan, Illinois, United States, and was raised in a family of nature worshippers. Her childhood experiences, which included learning about poison ivy, edible berries, and wild grapes, have significantly influenced her writing style. Despite living in the city and enjoying sushi and live theatre, Jennifer has not forgotten her love for birds and wild grapes.
Stevenson's writing often incorporates elements of romantic comedy, magical realism, working-class, regional, and sex-positive storytelling. She is a member of the feminist speculative fiction community of America and actively participates in all the happenings in the community. Her debut novel, "Trash Sex Magic," was published in 2004 by Small Beer Press and was shortlisted for the science fiction industry journal, Locus Magazine. The novel's success led to Jennifer being nominated for the First Fantasy Novel Award in 2005 and the Nebula Award in 2005 and 2006. Stevenson's books are primarily based in Chicago, and she has written both short stories and novel series, blending urban fantasy and other genres of storytelling.
Apart from writing, Stevenson is also an active sports enthusiast. She started swimming at 40, riding horses at 42, roller derby at 52, and speed skating at 54. Stevenson's love for sports has also influenced her writing, and she enjoys incorporating elements of physical activity and competition in her novels. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two cats, and when she's not writing or engaging in sports, she enjoys feeding crows and looking for more comedy in life. Stevenson has a blog where she shares her latest bruises, books, and recipes, and she welcomes recommendations for great, funny books or movies.