A writer from Buffalo, New York, who drinks her weight in coffee and asks way too many questions.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and creative writing from SUNY Oswego and a Master’s degree in English literature from the University of Rochester. Her work has appeared in Aurora Poetry, In Good Health—Buffalo, The Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, Syracuse Woman Magazine, The Oswegonian, Blink-Ink, and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Curvy and Confident. Two of her stories were also honored with a Syracuse Press Club Award and New York Press Association Award. My Therapist Told Me to Write This is her first collection of poetry.

Jenna’s passionate about advocating for mental health awareness, and a portion of the proceeds from her poetry collection will benefit Mental Health Advocates of Western New York.

Visit her website at jennaschifferle.wordpress.com.