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Jenn Reese
@jennreese.bsky.social
They/She. Author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels, Every Bird a Prince, Puzzleheart, Above World. Also an artist, TV show binger, and massive geek. Queer. Agent: Holly Root (Root Literary)
I'll be chatting with the wonderful @marthawells.com at Powell's Cedar Hills on October 16th. Get yer tickets now!

www.eventbrite.com/e/martha-wel...
July 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Pottery works in progress. Having fun listening to the clay this term.
July 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I cannot figure out how watercolors work, still, but I am pleased with last night's quick portrait of Finley when he was drugged out after dental work. I did this from a photo while at a restaurant waiting for a friend.

Pen: TWSBI Eco (F) with Platinum Carbon Black Ink
Paint: Art Toolkit
March 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
An honest moment in my daily journal. Written in February, but evergreen.
March 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
There are two birds inside you. Both of them are Not Okay.

(My mood as depicted by two birds I found in my sketchbook.)
February 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Finally, my obsessive rewatching of Parks & Recreation begins to pay dividends!
December 4, 2024 at 4:05 PM
My book order at Annie Bloom's Books just came in!

Sara Gran: Claire Dewitt and the City of the Dead
Greg van Eekhout: Happy Town
Richard Schoch: How Sondheim Can Change Your Life
Anne de Marcken: It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over
November 27, 2024 at 12:20 AM
SEVEN WAYS THROUGH THE WOODS is coming! I'm beyond thrilled to be working with editor Martha Mihalick and the incredible Devin Elle Kurtz, whose work I've been drooling over for years. This whole process has been a dream come true.
July 18, 2024 at 11:09 PM
PUZZLEHEART is out on audiobook today! Huzzah! And I'm thrilled to say that the narrator is none other than AVI ROQUE, the voice of Raine Whispers from THE OWL HOUSE!!!

libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
July 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Five dollar thrift store find! I rolled a 20 on my Perception check. 😜
June 2, 2024 at 7:49 PM
I am loving my ceramic sculpture class! The assignment was to build a vase over 12" tall by pinching various random "units" of clay together. I wasn't sure what this would end up being, but I kind of love it. (I still have a chance to ruin it during the glazing part, never fear.)
May 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM
This is my deck. If you need me, I will be here until further notice.
April 19, 2024 at 3:55 PM
🧩💚 PUZZLEHEART 🧩💚 is coming out in a month, and if you want a set of bookmarks that I drew, pre-order from Annie Bloom's or Vintage Books!

"Fans of escape rooms and family stories will find much to love in this heartfelt tale." -Kirkus

JLG Gold Selection

www.annieblooms.com/book/9781250...
April 15, 2024 at 5:17 PM
An excellent friend sent me a set of real watercolors (Denise's Earth Friendly Palette by DaVinci Paints), and this wee frog prince is my first creation. FUN!!!
April 2, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Looking for a book for a middle grade reader in your life? THE GHOST JOB by @gregvaneekhout.bsky.social is super fun and full of found family. (And also ghosts and heists. LOTS of ghosts and heists!)
November 20, 2023 at 6:38 PM
I sincerely regret not buying this octopus at IKEA yesterday.
November 13, 2023 at 5:24 PM
I have no idea why, but this tee shirt design has become my best-selling design of all time on Tee Public. Does it speak to the zeitgeist? Do people just want to send a message to anyone who sees it? I am open to your theories.

www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/5099...
November 8, 2023 at 12:17 AM
The official announcement of my next book, Puzzleheart, coming May 14th, 2024!

Signed pre-orders available through Annie Bloom's Books: www.annieblooms.com/book/9781250...
November 2, 2023 at 11:06 PM
And the last three #autumnhearth2023 October Art Challenge pictures!

Day 29: Cozy cat
Day 30: Scarf
Day 31: Pie

Thanks for playing, everyone!!
October 31, 2023 at 4:45 PM
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October Art Challenge

Day 25: Wreath
Day 26: Gourds
Day 27: Fireplace (not pictured)
Day 28: More books
October 29, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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October Art Challenge

Day 22: Knitted sweater
Day 23: Slippers ("STOMP STOMP STOMP")
Day 24: Flannel
October 24, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Running short on time, so yesterday and today's entries are sketchier than I wanted.

#autumnhearth2023
October Art Challenge

Day 19: Fresh bread
Day 20: Pine branch
Day 21: Basket, aka "If it tucks, it clucks."
October 22, 2023 at 3:44 AM
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October Art Challenge
Day 18: Acorn

I'm calling this one "Common Acorn Halloween Costumes"
October 18, 2023 at 4:20 PM
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October Art Challenge

Day 15: Candles
Day 17: Garland

(We shall not speak of Day 16: Cauldron.)
October 17, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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October Art Challenge
Day 12: Falling leaves
Day 13: Open book
Day 14: Houseplant (2 quick sketches)
October 15, 2023 at 6:01 PM