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With over two decades of professional writing experience, she’s penned hundreds of articles and earned recognition as an award-winning author of two nonfiction books. Fueled by her passion for storytelling, Jen is embarking on a thrilling new chapter in her journey as she ventures into writing fiction! </span></p></div></div><div class="elementor-element elementor-element-df70c75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="df70c75" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"><div class="elementor-widget-container"><div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://jen-mcdonald.com/about/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span class="elementor-button-text">See Jen's Full Bio</span> </span> </a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="elementor-element elementor-element-3700951 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent" data-id="3700951" data-element_type="container"><div class="e-con-inner"><div class="elementor-element elementor-element-a0bf7dc elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="a0bf7dc" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"><div class="elementor-widget-container"><h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Reviews and Praise</h2></div></div><div class="elementor-element elementor-element-0098baf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial" data-id="0098baf" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="testimonial.default"><div class="elementor-widget-container"><div class="elementor-testimonial-wrapper"><div class="elementor-testimonial-content">"I absolutely LOVED this. I was on the other side, as the military service member, and I deeply connected to this. I think most of the population doesn’t understand the real extent of what it means to mean to be a military spouse, and this can give those people a glimpse of that life."</div><div class="elementor-testimonial-meta"><div class="elementor-testimonial-meta-inner"><div class="elementor-testimonial-details"><div class="elementor-testimonial-name">- Goodreads Review</div><div class="elementor-testimonial-job">for Milspouse Matters</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f770376 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial" data-id="f770376" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="testimonial.default"><div class="elementor-widget-container"><div class="elementor-testimonial-wrapper"><div class="elementor-testimonial-content">"This book offers a wealth of relatable stories and invaluable insights. It transcends mere memoir; it's a testament to the collective journey, filled with moments of laughter, tears, and unwavering resilience."</div><div class="elementor-testimonial-meta"><div class="elementor-testimonial-meta-inner"><div class="elementor-testimonial-details"><div class="elementor-testimonial-name">-Goodreads Review</div><div class="elementor-testimonial-job">for Milspouse Matters</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="elementor-element elementor-element-28fab9b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial" data-id="28fab9b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="testimonial.default"><div class="elementor-widget-container"><div class="elementor-testimonial-wrapper"><div class="elementor-testimonial-content">“I would highly recommend it to any military spouse! It speaks to so many of the struggles and gives practical encouragement. 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