Jen Shepherd

The Verizon Guy

His bedroom is a low slanting attic space but after four years I’m used to the yellowed popcorn plaster ceiling looming above as he lingers over my semi-soft-fo...
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Jen Shepherd

Jen Shepherd is a lifelong photographer and writer. Her work has appeared in Narratively, The Rumpus, Autism Parenting Magazine, and she was shortlisted for Fractured Lit’s 2025 Anthology Prize. Writer’s Digest chose Jen’s stories as top ten picks in their personal essay contests and she was awarded multiple Honorable Mentions. Jen and her husband live along the rocky shores of Rhode Island where she’s convinced the coffee always tastes better. IG: jenshepherd66