I wish I could write a poem that carved with words images of the island that when read, the reader would know of the ocean and the sand and the sugarcane and the hibiscus I wish I could write a poem that painted pictures of scenes of women walking in the fevered breeze wearing flowing […]

In answer to a twitter question, “Saddest goodbye scene? The one(s) that just ripped your heart out through your ass?” I thought of this scene from the Original Battlestar Galactica (TV Series) – episode “Lost Planet of the Gods: Part 2” (1978). It still gets to me, even after all these years. Noah Hathaway’s performance […]

You know, I’ve had an amazing week. I’ve worked hard to be here. It’s an honor to have my work recognized in the way that it has. One could even say that I’ve worked all my life to get here. So yesterday, I was feeling pretty good. I was on my way to the dentist […]

I was so impressed when my publisher delivered this animation of the cover of my book to me. It was completely unexpected and such a delight! I was also surprised to learn that the book would be released in hardcover.  This is never a given (especially as a newish author.) https://www.jennbrissett.com/content/media/video/Full_Animation_Square_1.mp4

Recently a reader of mine wrote to me with a response to reading my book, and DAMN! It really warms my heart when someone really gets it!  Here is what they said: What can I say about Destroyer of Light? That a phenomenal imagination is at work. That, yes, I do see how this is […]