Jen Stockton
Jen Stockton
freelance writer
creative nonfiction
about the writer
Born and raised in Calumet City, a suburb of Chicago,
Stockton has resided in Northwest Indiana since the age of
16. She remains a “city kid”, claiming Chicago roots. She
has written copy for websites, resumes, policies, fiction,
and flash, and specializes in poetry and creative nonfiction.
Stockton currently lives with her husband, three adult sons
and three unruly dogs, and is enrolled at Bay Path
University seeking an MFA in Creative Nonfiction,
specializing in Narrative Medicine.
publications
“Head Hunter”
Short Fiction, 2016
“Black”
-First Place, CNF
“Light Oak”
Creative Nonfiction, 2018
Elephant Journal, 2020
degrees &
awards
2017 BA English
Professional Writing,
Purdue University
2017 Certificate,
Writing for
Interactive Media,
Purdue University
Two pieces, “Black” and “Light Oak”, were chosen for
publication in Purdue Northwest’s literary journal,
Furnace. Stockton was also awarded a First Place in
Creative Nonfiction for “Black”, about her experience
starting a job at a funeral home and cemetery.
2018 First Place,
Creative Nonfiction
“Black”
Get In Touch
jswrites17@gmail.com
Thanks for visiting!
Jen