Jennifer Estep

Jennifer Estep is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author who prowls the streets of her imagination in search of her next fantasy idea.

Jennifer’s books have been Goodreads Choice nominees and Amazon picks and have been nominated for and won various awards. Her books have also been featured in Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, and Southern Living, along with other publications.

Jennifer’s next book will be Stings and Stones, an Elemental Assassin short story collection that will be released Nov. 28.

Jennifer is the author of the Galactic Bonds, Section 47, Elemental Assassin, Crown of Shards, Gargoyle Queen, and other fantasy series. She has written more than 45 books, along with numerous novellas and stories.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hanging out with friends and family, doing yoga, and reading fantasy and romance books. She also watches way too much TV and loves all things related to superheroes.

For more information on Jennifer and her books, visit her website at www.jenniferestep.com.

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Writing Through Pain and Fatigue (Sponsored by Tj Berry)

June 6, 2021 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Panelists: Jenny Rae Rappaport, John Wiswell, Jennifer Estep, Cassie Hart and TJ Berry (moderator)
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Panelists discuss the methods that help them navigate writing through pain and fatigue, and share strategies for writers in similar situations.

Writing Through the Pain

May 20, 2022 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Panelists: Susan Hanniford Crowley, Jenny Rae Rappaport, Jennifer Estep, Sonia Focke and Alexia Chantel (moderator)
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Living with chronic disease or pain can consume your thoughts, but writing can be a lifeline. Join your fellow authors as we share experiences, struggles, and victories as writers living with chronic pain.

Major Mistakes in a Writing Career

May 22, 2022 6:00 am to 7:00 am

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Panelists: Jennifer Estep, Aliette de Bodard, Frank Catalano and Natalie Wright (moderator)
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A panel of experienced writers will discuss mistakes in their writing careers, moments of imperfection, and a few things they wish they’d done differently. Join this conversation for humorous anecdotes and advice on how to avoid the these same pitfalls.

Indie Publishing: Go Your Own Way

May 13, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Jennifer Estep, Jonathan Brazee, Meghan Ciana Doidge, Adam Gaffen and Mia Moss (moderator)
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Everyone talks about all the things that authors *should* do, especially when it comes to indie publishing. But everything doesn’t work for everyone. Get some tips, tricks, and insights from authors who have gone their own way when it comes to indie publishing.

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SFF Romance: Making Tropes Work For You While Avoiding Cliches

May 13, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Panelists: Chelsea Mueller, AJ Lancaster, R. K. Thorne, Charlaine Harris and Jennifer Estep (moderator)
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Whether it’s enemies to lovers, love triangles, arranged marriages or shifters, highlighting tropes is a useful tool to help connect the right readers to the right story. As writers, knowing how to break down tropes to their essential pieces and create a unique spin that avoids cliche will bring readers back for more. Join us and find out how to harness tropes in your writing and your marketing, romance or not!

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The Work of Robin McKinley

May 14, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Panelists: Jeffe Kennedy, Jennifer Estep, Priya Sridhar, C.J. Lavigne and Kate Heartfield (moderator)
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Discuss the works of this year’s new grandmaster and her influence on the field.

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Romancing SFF Monthly Meetup – Featuring: Jennifer Estep

November 18, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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The SFWA Romance Steering Committee invites you to join us at our monthly virtual Romancing SFF Meetup. Each month, the Romancing SFF meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA SFF romance community.

This month: join New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author Jennifer Estep for a wide-ranging discussion about plotting, pacing, targeting language, and writing a long (and multiple!) series. Jennifer will also talk about writing a vomit draft and share tips on worldbuilding and how to “write your own cake.”