Write Truth, Inspire Love.
Pour a coffee. Pull up a chair. Let’s talk stories.
I’ve spent my life chasing them—across film sets, inside editing rooms, and through the chaos of raising six kids. At 19, I moved to LA to write movies. Instead, I fell into production management, then film and TV editing, until, finally, after thirteen years, I found my way back to the thing that’s always been mine: writing.
Now, I build worlds, wrestle with words, and tell the stories that won’t let me go. The ones that dig deep, stir something real, and remind us why we love getting lost in a book.
This is where you’ll find me. Writing, creating, and sharing the stories that matter. Welcome to my little corner of the world—glad you’re here.
What You’ll Find in My Books & Other Writings
For years, I wrote stories for the screen—crafting TV pilots, developing scripts, and building worlds meant to be seen. Now, I’m bringing that same cinematic energy to the page.
My books are visceral. They pull you in, make you feel every heartbeat, every moment of tension, every choice that changes everything. From fantasy and YA fantasy—where vampires, Greek gods, and ancient myths collide—to modern coming-of-age dramas about love, loss, and finding your place in a chaotic world.
At their core, every story I tell is about one thing: broken people are beautiful.
It’s about characters who start out lost, powerless, or unseen and slowly discover their truth, their strength, and their greatness. Because that’s what I want to leave behind—not just stories, but something real. A spark. A reminder that no matter where you come from or what you’ve been through, you’re capable of more.
That’s the kind of story I live for. And if you do too, you’re in the right place.
Let’s Connect
Writing is about more than the stories we tell. The true power of storytelling is about the conversations they start.
That’s why I created The Writer’s Table, my Substack, where I share my musings on storytelling, life, and everything in between. It’s where I drop insights from years of writing, developing, and rewriting scripts and books, along with tips I wish I’d known sooner.
I also offer one-on-one plot coaching for writers who are wrestling with their own stories—helping them untangle messy plots, build stronger characters, and bring their ideas to life.
If that sounds like your kind of thing, you can subscribe using the form here or just reach out—I’d love to hear from you.
See more of my journey on Instagram @jpenberthauthor
