Jen Conley
@jenconley45.bsky.social
Crime fiction writer. Author of CANNIBALS: Stories from the Edge of the Pine Barrens, SEVEN WAYS TO GET RID OF HARRY, and many short stories.
New Jersey native.
New Jersey native.
Reposted by Jen Conley
Where’s Paul by Jen Conley
Ryan stood next to the open casket, waiting for his older brother, Paul, who hadn’t shown up yet. The room, with its yellow walls and lights that were too bright for the occasion, was crowded. A group of his father’s friends from the retirement community, clustered in…
Ryan stood next to the open casket, waiting for his older brother, Paul, who hadn’t shown up yet. The room, with its yellow walls and lights that were too bright for the occasion, was crowded. A group of his father’s friends from the retirement community, clustered in…
Where’s Paul by Jen Conley
Ryan stood next to the open casket, waiting for his older brother, Paul, who hadn’t shown up yet. The room, with its yellow walls and lights that were too bright for the occasion, was crowded. A group of his father’s friends from the retirement community, clustered in chairs, reminisced about Joseph Granger, the tall man who made them laugh. Former schoolmates of Ryan’s huddled in the back, laughing about old times.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Where’s Paul by Jen Conley
Ryan stood next to the open casket, waiting for his older brother, Paul, who hadn’t shown up yet. The room, with its yellow walls and lights that were too bright for the occasion, was crowded. A group of his father’s friends from the retirement community, clustered in…
Ryan stood next to the open casket, waiting for his older brother, Paul, who hadn’t shown up yet. The room, with its yellow walls and lights that were too bright for the occasion, was crowded. A group of his father’s friends from the retirement community, clustered in…
Noir at the Bar! NYC October 26 Shade
October 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Noir at the Bar! NYC October 26 Shade
I have a new story out!! reckonreview.com/the-first-tr...
July 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I have a new story out!! reckonreview.com/the-first-tr...
I wrote about retiring from teaching and all my mixed feelings--joy and sadness
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Now That I'm Retired...
Former Teacher Mourns the Job
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June 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I wrote about retiring from teaching and all my mixed feelings--joy and sadness
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If you're voting for the Anthony Awards, please consider my short story, "Skulls." It's not long; you can read it here, as it's the sample story from this magazine. "Skulls" is a mash-up of Crime and Horror. (Great issue with terrific horror stories, too!)
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Ghoulish Tales Issue #2
Ghoulish Tales Issue #2 [Booth III, Max, Michelle Booth, Lori] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ghoulish Tales Issue #2
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April 20, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If you're voting for the Anthony Awards, please consider my short story, "Skulls." It's not long; you can read it here, as it's the sample story from this magazine. "Skulls" is a mash-up of Crime and Horror. (Great issue with terrific horror stories, too!)
www.amazon.com/Ghoulish-Tal...
www.amazon.com/Ghoulish-Tal...
Crime Fiction reading at Shade in NYC--March 16, 6-9 pm
March 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Crime Fiction reading at Shade in NYC--March 16, 6-9 pm
I'm very excited to be reading at my first Noir at the Bar in England!
Check out these writers appearing as part of #baytales25 fringe.
Noir at the Bay Bar is taking place on Fri, 28/2 at @LaurelsWhitley (pls note this venue is not accessible).
This event is currently full but if you’re a ticket holder, you can get on the wait list via our website.
Noir at the Bay Bar is taking place on Fri, 28/2 at @LaurelsWhitley (pls note this venue is not accessible).
This event is currently full but if you’re a ticket holder, you can get on the wait list via our website.
February 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I'm very excited to be reading at my first Noir at the Bar in England!
NEW STORY OUT!
On the occasion of Donald Trump's inauguration, we publish a story by Jen Conley that shows how high the price of this victory is, how much the US is now divided even at the family level...
💙📚 #shortstory #literature #inauguration
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On the occasion of Donald Trump's inauguration, we publish a story by Jen Conley that shows how high the price of this victory is, how much the US is now divided even at the family level...
💙📚 #shortstory #literature #inauguration
literatur.review/en/literatur...
Woman Voter | literatur.review
A short story from the USA
literatur.review
January 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
NEW STORY OUT!
On the occasion of Donald Trump's inauguration, we publish a story by Jen Conley that shows how high the price of this victory is, how much the US is now divided even at the family level...
💙📚 #shortstory #literature #inauguration
literatur.review/en/literatur...
On the occasion of Donald Trump's inauguration, we publish a story by Jen Conley that shows how high the price of this victory is, how much the US is now divided even at the family level...
💙📚 #shortstory #literature #inauguration
literatur.review/en/literatur...
Reposted by Jen Conley
On the occasion of Donald Trump's inauguration, we publish a story by Jen Conley that shows how high the price of this victory is, how much the US is now divided even at the family level...
💙📚 #shortstory #literature #inauguration
literatur.review/en/literatur...
💙📚 #shortstory #literature #inauguration
literatur.review/en/literatur...
Woman Voter | literatur.review
A short story from the USA
literatur.review
January 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
On the occasion of Donald Trump's inauguration, we publish a story by Jen Conley that shows how high the price of this victory is, how much the US is now divided even at the family level...
💙📚 #shortstory #literature #inauguration
literatur.review/en/literatur...
💙📚 #shortstory #literature #inauguration
literatur.review/en/literatur...
From my retirement party! Jay, my future husband on my left and my son, Jack, on my right. February 1st is the end of my 30-year teaching career.
January 11, 2025 at 4:38 AM
From my retirement party! Jay, my future husband on my left and my son, Jack, on my right. February 1st is the end of my 30-year teaching career.
35 school days until I retire from teaching!
November 28, 2024 at 3:58 AM
35 school days until I retire from teaching!
