Jennifer Collins, author, is a retired professor and physical therapist whose professional
career spanned forty years. She held many titles during those years, but “Mom” was the
one that brought her the most joy; her close-knit family was the center of her universe.
Her debut novel, Comfort in the Wings, emerged from Jennifer’s devastating
experiences with the loss of several immediate family members, including two of her
three children. Tragedy in her life brought an understanding that seemingly opposite
feelings - joy and profound sadness or gratitude and anger – can exist at the very same
moment. Striving to articulate those emotions compelled her to bring a seldom heard
voice into fiction. Supporting loved ones through chronic illness, substance use, mental
health struggles and sudden loss, Jennifer was struck by the toll that stigma and
judgement take on people who are grieving. Her books delve into meaningful
conversations about these issues without preaching or politicizing highly personal
issues.
Encouraged by readers’ response, Jennifer wrote two more books, creating the Love
That Does Not Die Trilogy. Jennifer enjoys writing about the quest for joy and gratitude
after grief, especially celebrating signs in nature from lost loved ones or finding healing
near water. Most recently, the MartinArts Council recognized her as their 2023 Literary
Arts Award Winner. She also considers herself an advocate for compassion and
kindness, and volunteers at a hospice home.
When not writing, Jennifer feels blessed to run a family business alongside her eldest son. For more information about the books go
to: www.wordsinthewingspress.com
Our Hosts: · Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com
