About Jennifer
Jennifer Elaine Tirrell was an orphaned child by age three. Her initials spelled JET and that was supposed to be lucky. Adopted by kin and taught about Jesus, her early traumatic losses faded. Indeed, she is lucky and blessed.
With the advent of Jennifer’s newly acquired crown–six grandchildren and her delightfully grey “grannie hair,” came the desire to enlighten children and adults in a way that she herself had been informed as an orphaned child; through simply told, stimulating stories with intriguing faith foundations.
After raising three independent adults and serving the underserved in many volunteer capacities for over thirty years, Jennifer became the Program Director for her daughter’s ministry for children. She serves in her church and community, and believes communion with nature directs one to moral goodness.
Jennifer’s first Children’s Picture Book Little Sprout Says Yes! was published on Valentine’s Day, 2025. Little Sprout Says Yes!, based on Ephesians 1:5, is now found in every backpack children from Brunswick County. NC, receive as an essential resource when they enter the foster care system.
Her first novel, Jane’s Secret, debuted with Ambassador International June 2, 2026! This richly layered suspenseful split-time novel weaves between the Tudor period and present day, and was inspired by a true people she discovered while researching her heritage. Her second novel, set in coastal North Carolina, is scheduled to be released in 2027. Keep in touch by subscribing to her newsletter!
Jennifer loves teamwork. She and her neighbor have collaborated on two chapter books written to promote literacy and strengthen young minds amid today’s shifting landscape. Pets to the Rescue, A Cousin Crew Series, is faith-based and geared toward ages 7-10.
She initiated a coastal Carolina short story collection, Carolina Tides. Seven local authors contributed to the book. 100% of the proceeds from this endeavor are donated to women in need in Brunswick and Horry Counties, NC.
Jennifer is the President of Word Weavers Coastal Carolinas, a chapter of Word Weavers International.
When she is not writing, she enjoys serving her church and community with her husband, Bobby, cuddling her growing brood of grandchildren, and living life to the fullest in the Coastal Carolinas.