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Welcome to my blog

Hey there! I'm S. Jennifer Paulson, a former award-winning journalist for Gannett/The USA TODAY Network. Now, I've finally finished and published my first novel. Follow me on my journey of publishing and touting my psychological/domestic thriller, Boomerang, future books (I've got one outlined that I'm ready to start writing) — and whatever else happens along the way.

Should I look at my book reviews?

S. Jennifer Paulson

Apr 33 min

Should I look at my book reviews?

The consensus is in. Authors, don't read your book's reviews.

Boomerang is a dark thriller novel. Just like life can be.

S. Jennifer Paulson

Mar 133 min

Boomerang is a dark thriller novel. Just like life can be.

For this author, tales of alcohol abuse are a constant reminder of where she's been -- and how she doesn't want to go back to drinking.

$#%&! My parents can't read this book!

S. Jennifer Paulson

Feb 174 min

$#%&! My parents can't read this book!

As I'm closing in on getting Boomerang set to share with the world, I'm starting to get a little nervous. As in, my family can't read this!

Bam! Here's Boomerang's book cover reveal.

S. Jennifer Paulson

Feb 23 min

Bam! Here's Boomerang's book cover reveal.

The front and back cover reveal of "Boomerang," available March 19, 2024. Anticipated domestic thriller by author S.Jennifer Paulson.

Are these 'Boomerang' sightings signs or coincidences?

S. Jennifer Paulson

Jan 213 min

Are these 'Boomerang' sightings signs or coincidences?

We all look for signs we're on the right path. This debut author is suddenly seeing the unique name of her book popping up frequently.

What's the worst-case scenario? Well, anything, when it's a book.

S. Jennifer Paulson

Jan 144 min

What's the worst-case scenario? Well, anything, when it's a book.

For an eternal fraidy-cat, having constant what-if thoughts has blossomed into a list of ideas for fictional novels. And it starts with...

Why domestic thrillers? Just look at this debut author's 'first' book.

S. Jennifer Paulson

Dec 21, 20234 min

Why domestic thrillers? Just look at this debut author's 'first' book.

I was a writer before I even knew it. And this fine piece of literature proves it. So why would a former journalist who thrived on...

Domestic thriller fan? Help this debut author select the perfect cover for her first novel.

S. Jennifer Paulson

Dec 13, 20232 min

Domestic thriller fan? Help this debut author select the perfect cover for her first novel.

Want to help a new domestic thriller author pick out the perfect book cover? Cast your votes now and enter for your chance to snag an ARC.

'No guts, no glory' for this debut domestic thriller author

S. Jennifer Paulson

Nov 28, 20234 min

'No guts, no glory' for this debut domestic thriller author

Former journalist to release debut domestic thriller novel in March 2024.

What's on my bookshelves: Follow me on goodreads

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