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Hi, I am Jenny Ferns. Welcome To My Blog!
 “Ripple Effect” won First Prize at The Royal Palm Literary Awards in Florida!

Ripple Effect: Because Of The War is a historical novel set in England.

The horrific bombing of London by the Germans at the beginning of WW II destroyed many lives. Veronica adopted her sister’s illegitimate daughter Susie; her mother presumed killed by a bomb. Veronica and her husband Richard adopted the child, but never revealed her heritage to her. Postwar, the family attempted to create a normal life but the ripple effect of the wartime losses, shellshock, secrets and rejection almost destroyed the tenuous family bonds.

Who Am I?   I grew up in England. Passion for wildlife drew me to Biology. Concern for people with addictions and trauma of all kinds drew me to Psychology. My novel is written with an English voice although I have lived in Canada and now Florida.  When I am not writing or reading, I dig in my garden and play mahjongg. I live with my husband Charlie and Katie, a miniature schnauzer.

Reader’s Favorite Review of Ripple Effect: Because Of The War. A World War II Family Trauma Novel

Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite Veronica is a hardworking, serious young woman when "Ripple Effect: Because Of The ...
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Jenny Ferns Interview with Florida Writers Association and Sample Chapter about WWII

I was interviewed about my book: “Ripple Effect: Because Of The War.”  Logline: An independent woman raised her dead sister’s ...
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OMG! First Prize for historical fiction at Royal Palm Awards

I won first prize for historical fiction at the Royal Palm Awards in October. My novel, Ripple Effect – because ...
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I took painful writing steps. Where are you in your growth as a writer?

 Steps to become a writer.             To become a writer and an author can be a painful process. It also ...
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Want Instant Editing For Every Word You Write? Try Grammarly.

Who hates editing? I do. It takes away the fun of writing a big document, book or paper. But it ...
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Writers’ League Of The Villages, Book and Author Expo

The Writers' League Of The Villages - WLOV - is hosting the Central Florida Book and Author Expo. Are you ...
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Is Your Writing Sensuous? Does it Tickle Your Taste Buds?

Is your writing sensuous? A presentation by a writers group “Writers In Time”, focused on developing writing with sensuous details ...
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Got A Hook For The Heart Of The Matter With Your First Page?

Have you got a great hook for your first page? What is a hook? What is The Heart of the ...
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Meet My Lovely In-house Editor Helps Authors Look Good

I am in love with my friendly, in-house editor. It is possible to edit painlessly at home. A piece of ...
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Growing Pains of a Writer. Are you a writer? Or a wannabe writer?

1. Thinking is the start. Not doing the shopping to do list. I do my best thinking — that is ...
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