Jennifer Allison

A Lifelong Love of Mystery and Imagination

Many readers know me as the author of the Gilda Joyce mysteries—a series of supernatural adventures featuring a bold, curious heroine who uses intuition, unconventional problem-solving, and imagination to investigate and solve mysteries. For me, writing has always been about more than suspense; it’s about exploring truth, identity, and the stories that make us who we are.

Writing as a Journey of Self-Discovery

Every mystery—whether on the page or in life—begins with curiosity. My path as a writer has been shaped by that curiosity and the thrill of uncovering what lies beneath the surface of ordinary life. As a child, I filled notebooks with stories. Writing has been my way of understanding the world and myself. Over the years, I’ve learned that storytelling isn’t just an art form—it’s a mirror that reflects our search for identity, meaning, and belonging. Each character I create teaches me something new and magical.

Inspiring Others to Tell Their Stories

In addition to my work as a novelist, I’m also a speaker, educator, and writing coach. I love helping others unlock their creativity and discover the stories that only they can tell. Writing has been a lifelong journey of self-discovery, but it’s also led me to discover the amazing stories that live within others. Every conversation with a reader or writer reminds me that storytelling is a shared adventure. Whether I’m visiting a school, leading a writing workshop, or joining a book club conversation, I aim to make storytelling feel both exciting and accessible. There’s a special magic in seeing someone realize that their own imagination holds the key to an incredible story—and that their voice matters.

The Next Chapter

Writing has been a lifelong journey of self-discovery, and it’s also led me to discover the amazing stories that live within others. I’m currently at work on an exciting new novel, and I can’t wait to share it soon. In the meantime, I hope you’ll either take a walk down memory lane and revisit the beloved Gilda Joyce books that some of you grew up with—or introduce a young reader to these award-winning classic mysteries from an era before cell phones. I hope you’ll join me at an event or workshop to explore your own creative journey.