Jennifer DeanJennifer Dean is an educator and lifelong lover of literature whose storytelling is shaped by decades of lived experience and a deep understanding of resilience, growth, and human connection. She holds a Bachelor of Education and has worked as a subsitute teacher and volleyball coach-roles that have deepened her interest in mentorship, fostering empowerment, and supporting others in discovering their own strength.A mother of five daughters and Gigi to two granddaughters, Jennifer lives in Maryland with her husband, her daughters, four cats, and an endlessly energetic yellow lab. Shadow of Joy is her debut novel and reflects her commitment to using the power of story to illuminate the realities of coercive control and intimate partner abuse, foster healing, and inspire meaningful change. Read More Read Less