Jen Benzinger | Author
@jenbenzinger.bsky.social
Querying my debut novel, Second Chances. If you love Hallmark movies, this sweet, contemporary small town romance with a twist is for you. Writing and creating in Amherst, NY. Buffalo native. I love coffee, cheese, bread, and orange chocolate.
It’s banned book week. Which shouldn’t even exist but here we are. No one should ever be told what not to read. No one should be banned from learning, from different viewpoints, from any topics they want to dive into. Every LGBTQ+ story matters, every race story matters (1/2)
October 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It’s banned book week. Which shouldn’t even exist but here we are. No one should ever be told what not to read. No one should be banned from learning, from different viewpoints, from any topics they want to dive into. Every LGBTQ+ story matters, every race story matters (1/2)
A writing update -
September 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A writing update -
This is where you create your own lane. Let people believe what they want, hear what they want, and interpret how they want. It allows you to break the pattern. (1/2)
March 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This is where you create your own lane. Let people believe what they want, hear what they want, and interpret how they want. It allows you to break the pattern. (1/2)
Today is International Women’s Day. Women STILL have to fight for equal rights and the right to have their voice heard. We MUST speak up even when told “you’re not allowed to complain, just vent to your husband like I do.” Your voice is your weapon. Now go use it.
#writer #women #voice #choice
#writer #women #voice #choice
March 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Nothing is or will ever be perfect. Every single thing has a fault or defect. Why would we strive for something so unattainable that we miss little glimmers along the way? Every single moment around you is imperfect, waiting for you to grab it and write it down. And that’s how your story will go… 🧵
February 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Nothing is or will ever be perfect. Every single thing has a fault or defect. Why would we strive for something so unattainable that we miss little glimmers along the way? Every single moment around you is imperfect, waiting for you to grab it and write it down. And that’s how your story will go… 🧵
My Goodreads review is live! Always sad to see a story end. This one definitely makes you think about your own choices and actions and how they affect others. It’s about time travel and makes you wonder if things are really what they seem.
First read of 2025! I was lucky to get an advanced copy as this book will be out in the spring. I’ll let you know when my Goodreads review is live!
#writingcommunity #book #read
#writingcommunity #book #read
February 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
My Goodreads review is live! Always sad to see a story end. This one definitely makes you think about your own choices and actions and how they affect others. It’s about time travel and makes you wonder if things are really what they seem.
I don’t normally take risks. Ironic, considering I’m a writer. Maybe it’s the potential consequences of said risk? Writing is part of the arts and no doubt brings a high risk factor. Everyday, people put their art out for others to see at the cost of judgement. (1/3)
February 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I don’t normally take risks. Ironic, considering I’m a writer. Maybe it’s the potential consequences of said risk? Writing is part of the arts and no doubt brings a high risk factor. Everyday, people put their art out for others to see at the cost of judgement. (1/3)
This is a great article by Liza Monroy that showcases my word for the year; that everything is writable.
#writers #author #writing #book
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
#writers #author #writing #book
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
Why Writers Shouldn’t Fear Distraction But Embrace It
Author Liza Monroy discusses why writers shouldn't fear being distracted. Rather, they should embrace it.
www.writersdigest.com
January 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is a great article by Liza Monroy that showcases my word for the year; that everything is writable.
#writers #author #writing #book
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
#writers #author #writing #book
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
Emergency alert system needs to do better. The alarm that went off sounded like we were being attacked by the mutants in I am Legend, the aliens in Independence Day, and the mysterious creatures in A Quiet Place all at the same damn time 🥴😠.
January 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Emergency alert system needs to do better. The alarm that went off sounded like we were being attacked by the mutants in I am Legend, the aliens in Independence Day, and the mysterious creatures in A Quiet Place all at the same damn time 🥴😠.
Friends! This is my cousin’s debut book out today!
1 more day! Will you help me get to 100 pre-orders before release? Check it out if you like:
-Forested Post-Apocalypse
-De-extinct Ice Age Creatures
-Hunter-Gatherers in the Future
-De-Populated Earth (Elites Fled Climate Change)
-A Quest to a Lone, Surviving Industrial City
#booksky
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-Forested Post-Apocalypse
-De-extinct Ice Age Creatures
-Hunter-Gatherers in the Future
-De-Populated Earth (Elites Fled Climate Change)
-A Quest to a Lone, Surviving Industrial City
#booksky
a.co/d/fE0Dvmv
August of the People
August of the People - Kindle edition by Aubrey, V.F.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading August of the People.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Friends! This is my cousin’s debut book out today!
I don’t get it?! I don’t mind DMs as long as they are not selling me anything. I’m open (for now) to meet other writers. But now there’s 5 deleted accts from people that messaged me. Some were trying to sell, others not. Very odd. Now I’ll be more careful who I DM back. Maybe turn it off?
January 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I don’t get it?! I don’t mind DMs as long as they are not selling me anything. I’m open (for now) to meet other writers. But now there’s 5 deleted accts from people that messaged me. Some were trying to sell, others not. Very odd. Now I’ll be more careful who I DM back. Maybe turn it off?
First read of 2025! I was lucky to get an advanced copy as this book will be out in the spring. I’ll let you know when my Goodreads review is live!
#writingcommunity #book #read
#writingcommunity #book #read
January 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
First read of 2025! I was lucky to get an advanced copy as this book will be out in the spring. I’ll let you know when my Goodreads review is live!
#writingcommunity #book #read
#writingcommunity #book #read
Updated as I’m tired 🤣. I need help/direction with something. I have to send my publisher a list of authors/authorities /influencers they can reach out to for potential reviews/blurbs. This will be my debut novel. Problem is…I don’t know anyone close like that to ask? The introvert in me is like 😫.
January 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Updated as I’m tired 🤣. I need help/direction with something. I have to send my publisher a list of authors/authorities /influencers they can reach out to for potential reviews/blurbs. This will be my debut novel. Problem is…I don’t know anyone close like that to ask? The introvert in me is like 😫.
I need help / direction with something. I have to send my publisher a list of authors / authorities / influencers that they can reach out to. Problem is…I don’t know anyone close like that to ask? The introvert in me is like 😫. Suggestions?
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
January 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I need help / direction with something. I have to send my publisher a list of authors / authorities / influencers that they can reach out to. Problem is…I don’t know anyone close like that to ask? The introvert in me is like 😫. Suggestions?
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
2024 querying stats
185 queries sent over eight months -
✍️ 65 No Response
✍️ 102 Rejections
✍️ 3 Full Requests
✍️ 2 Offers
✍️ 13 Step Asides after alerted to offers
✍️ 8 misc writing submissions
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185 queries sent over eight months -
✍️ 65 No Response
✍️ 102 Rejections
✍️ 3 Full Requests
✍️ 2 Offers
✍️ 13 Step Asides after alerted to offers
✍️ 8 misc writing submissions
#writingcommunity #querying #writers #writing #author
December 29, 2024 at 4:14 PM
2024 querying stats
185 queries sent over eight months -
✍️ 65 No Response
✍️ 102 Rejections
✍️ 3 Full Requests
✍️ 2 Offers
✍️ 13 Step Asides after alerted to offers
✍️ 8 misc writing submissions
#writingcommunity #querying #writers #writing #author
185 queries sent over eight months -
✍️ 65 No Response
✍️ 102 Rejections
✍️ 3 Full Requests
✍️ 2 Offers
✍️ 13 Step Asides after alerted to offers
✍️ 8 misc writing submissions
#writingcommunity #querying #writers #writing #author
It’s how you make your dreams happen 💫
December 26, 2024 at 8:23 PM
It’s how you make your dreams happen 💫
This is what happens when you go to Savers and are left by yourself with the books 🤷♀️😂📚🤓 AND gray tags were 50% off AND I had a 20% coupon 💅.
#read #books #write #morereading #writingcommunity #author #novel
#read #books #write #morereading #writingcommunity #author #novel
December 21, 2024 at 1:53 AM
This is what happens when you go to Savers and are left by yourself with the books 🤷♀️😂📚🤓 AND gray tags were 50% off AND I had a 20% coupon 💅.
#read #books #write #morereading #writingcommunity #author #novel
#read #books #write #morereading #writingcommunity #author #novel
Something that tugs at my heart is that food insecurity still exists today. Please consider donating to your local food pantry or food drive. If you are privileged enough to buy morning coffee, eat out, go to the movies, etc…just think of the impact you can have by donating that cost in food. #food
December 19, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Something that tugs at my heart is that food insecurity still exists today. Please consider donating to your local food pantry or food drive. If you are privileged enough to buy morning coffee, eat out, go to the movies, etc…just think of the impact you can have by donating that cost in food. #food
Hello and welcome to my page! I thought I’d do an introductory post and let you get to know me a bit. I’ve been writing for a long time and it’s a dream come true to have an upcoming published book. The process to get here is no doubt a journey in itself. (1/5)
December 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Hello and welcome to my page! I thought I’d do an introductory post and let you get to know me a bit. I’ve been writing for a long time and it’s a dream come true to have an upcoming published book. The process to get here is no doubt a journey in itself. (1/5)
Walking is my favorite 🥰. This was last week before the snow. Now it’s hard to go for walks when sidewalks are not shoveled 😑. But they get playtime in the backyard. Maybe there needs to be some dogs in my next book 😁.
#writing #author #book #writingcommunity #dogs
#writing #author #book #writingcommunity #dogs
December 5, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Walking is my favorite 🥰. This was last week before the snow. Now it’s hard to go for walks when sidewalks are not shoveled 😑. But they get playtime in the backyard. Maybe there needs to be some dogs in my next book 😁.
#writing #author #book #writingcommunity #dogs
#writing #author #book #writingcommunity #dogs
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December 4, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Hi friends! Below are my public author social media pages. I would love if you follow me on whatever platform you are on!
Facebook: Jen Benzinger – Author
Instagram: @jenbenzinger
Threads: jenbenzinger
X: @jenbenzinger
LinkedIn: Jennifer Benzinger
Facebook: Jen Benzinger – Author
Instagram: @jenbenzinger
Threads: jenbenzinger
X: @jenbenzinger
LinkedIn: Jennifer Benzinger