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Welcome to Jen Dodrill Writes!

I’m so glad you’re here!

As women, we go through seasons. They change. We change. We grow.

I hope that whatever season I’m going through can offer you hope!

Besides sharing my personal thoughts, I write clean fiction: cozy mysteries, romantic suspense, and women’s fiction, that encourage and inspire hope in women – particularly women over 45!

Changing seasons – my thoughts

Women’s fiction

Finding Ginny – Kat Johnson is a widowed elementary school teacher living a quiet life in Virginia Beach—until her estranged daughter returns after eight years and leaves behind a six-year-old granddaughter Kat never knew existed. Finding Ginny is a heartwarming multigenerational drama about addiction, forgiveness, and a grandmother’s fight for custody.

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Her First Goodbye – When a successful Christian author returns home after thirty years to find the son she abandoned when she was sixteen, she’s forced to confront the secrets, guilt, and broken relationships she left behind—and decide whether she can accept the redemption she’s spent a lifetime denying herself. Scheduled to release Feb. 2, 2027.

Cozy mystery series:

A clean, humorous cozy mystery series featuring a sharp-witted amateur sleuth, small-town secrets, and birding adventures gone wrong. When widow Peg Howard starts a birding group in Pensacola to cope with empty-nest syndrome, she doesn’t expect to find herself solving murders. But with a keen eye for detail and plenty of time on her hands, Peg keeps uncovering clues others miss—and landing in the middle of dangerous investigations.

Set in Northwest Florida, with scenes at Fort Barrancas and Fort Pickens, this 3-book cozy mystery series delivers quirky characters, loyal friendships, and light humor—without graphic violence or romance.

Romantic suspense:

Second Chances: Romance & Mysteries, Book #1, Trinity Sands Beach Club: What do a widow, a newly divorced woman, and a retired professor of art history have in common?

This novella collection includes 3 stories.

They all came to Trinity Sands Island to find a simple life without any entanglements. But instead, they are each confronted with a mystery and another chance at romance. Will they be brave enough to face the possible dangers of solving a mystery and losing their hearts?

Second Chances: Romance & Mysteries, Book #2, Bedlam at Bridal Falls: Three women from Trinity Sands Beach Club find themselves in the Georgia mountains, each hoping for a memorable holiday with the man she loves. None expects to become an amateur sleuth.

This novella collection includes 3 stories.

Coming Oct. 6, 2026:

Blog Posts from Jen Dodrill Writes:

  • Clean Fall Reads: Cozy Books to Read This Autumn

    Are you looking for some clean fall reads? When the leaves begin changing colors and the temperature drops, there’s nothing better than curling up with a cozy blanket, a mug of something warm (coffee for me!), and good books!

    https://jendodrillwrites.com/clean-fall-reads/

  • What is a Cozy Mystery?

    Cozy mystery – usually the amateur sleuth is a smart woman who takes on solving a crime accidentally. They also include a trail of clues and red herrings.

  • Beyond the Bookshelf: Fun Ways to Track What You Read

    If you’re an avid reader like me, keeping track of what you read can be surprisingly helpful—and fun. Having a system lets you look back on favorite stories, discover reading patterns, and even find recommendations for future reads.

  • The Joy of a Good Mystery Series

    A good mystery series allows readers to return to favorite characters, beloved settings, and the thrill of solving another puzzle.