Jen Knox

Occupation teacher/writer
Website http://www.jenknox.com
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Books by Jen Knox
  • by Jen Knox
    All Things That Matter Press, 2009.

  • by Jen Knox
    All Things That Matter Press, 2011.
    • Why do you write?

    I write because I can revise.

    Any favorite authors? Books?

    Vladimir Nabokov, James Baldwin, Mary Gaitskill, F Scott Fitzgerald, Phillip Lopate, Donald Hall, John Updike, John Cheever, Mary Wollstonecraft, Tobias Wolff, Jeffery Eugenides and Joan Didion, for starters...

    Jen Knox's Wall

    Gary Percesepe – 6 days ago

    jen--

    thanks for your comments on my essay. coming from so talented a writer, i am honored, really--

    but it IS sneakers, love---

    ha

    g

    Michelle Elvy – Mar 18, 2012

    HI Jen! Thanks for the kind comment on Almost There. I really appreciate the read!

    Misti Rainwater-Lites – Jan 23, 2012

    Hi Jen, thanks so much for loving my latest poem!

    Jonathan Ashworth – Dec 22, 2011

    Jen, thank you for your comments on "Sleep Music, No. 1." Glad you enjoyed the story and that it felt painterly. Catton's book has a seething feeling to it: it's not perfect, but certainly arch-dramatic and has superb tension.

    JP Reese – Dec 12, 2011

    Hi Jen: Thanks for your support of my Lennon piece. Hope your holidays are a bit less stressful. It's nice to only have one job for a bit, isn't it? Thanks again.

    Neil Serven – Oct 24, 2011

    Hey Jen, thanks so much for the comment & fave on "Welcome to the Occupation." I'm very glad to hear it rang true.

    JP Reese – Oct 22, 2011

    Jen: I always appreciate your feedback on my work. Thank you for your response to "2008..."

    Andrew Stancek – Oct 20, 2011

    Jen, I am so glad Mirko speaks to you.

    John Riley – Oct 16, 2011

    Thanks, Jen for reading and commenting on "Three Stories of You."

    JP Reese – Oct 11, 2011

    Hi Jen: Your response to For Captain Paul was important to me. Thank you for your kindness and for supporting my work.

    Berit Ellingsen – Oct 10, 2011

    Hi Jen! Thank you very much for the lovely comment to my story, and for the fave! :) I appreciate it a lot! Love, Berit.

    Jack Swenson – Oct 08, 2011

    Jen, Thank you for your comment on my little tale about a funeral in a Lutheran Church. Gotta keep that stuff at arm's length, that's for sure!

    Eryk Wenziak – Oct 08, 2011

    Hi, Jen! I appreciate you reading and commenting on Hypnagogia. Many times I feel like that damn table, so it wasn't that much of a stretch to write! :-) Thanks, again!

    Luke Tennis – Oct 08, 2011

    Thanks Jen for reading "Sideburns," and for your comment.

    Susan Rukeyser – Oct 08, 2011

    "vivid & a bit disturbing" - I love it! Mission accomplished. Thanks so much for reading "Invasive Species."

    JP Reese – Oct 07, 2011

    Hi Jen:

    I'm late getting to my thanks for "A Nailpolish No," but I'm happy you liked it. I kinda liked it myself, even if it got kicked to the curb.

    JP Reese – Sep 13, 2011

    Hi Jen: Thank you for reading and appreciating "It is what it is." Eulogies are hard.

    Susan Tepper – Sep 05, 2011

    Jen thanks so much for the read and fav on "kid"

    Gill Hoffs – Sep 04, 2011

    Thank you for your lovely comment on 'Sally' - much appreciated!

    Jane Hammons – Sep 04, 2011

    Thanks for the comment and fave on "Lettie in the Ozarks"--much appreciate the read.

    JP Reese – Sep 03, 2011

    Hi Jen: Thank you for stopping by to read and like "Abstinence." Hope you get some rain down there, and if you do, please ask it to visit me.

    Jack Swenson – Aug 29, 2011

    Jen, Thank you so much for your flattering and thoughtful comment about "Visiting Sally." I appreciate the *, too!

    MaryAnne Kolton – Aug 28, 2011

    Thanks Jen. So much of my work in in submission and not posted that I forget how little there is to read. Glad you liked the coffee thing. I, too, was a barista for a bit at Borders along the way. . .And yes we are picky!

    Foster Trecost – Aug 27, 2011

    Hi Jen, just wanted to give thanks for reading The Pretenders, I appreciate your comments, too! fos.

    JP Reese – Aug 26, 2011

    Hi Jen:
    Thank you for your comments about "Play," and congratulations on the new book. If I ever get out of this city of roofs and burnt Bermuda which is Dallas and down your way to the verdant and river bound San Antonio countryside, I will buy you a glass of champagne to celebrate.

    Meg Pokrass – Aug 26, 2011

    Jen, thank you for reading, commenting and favoriting my story "Flapping" this is so appreciated. I have not been participating much here, I hope all is well.

    Marcus Speh – Aug 12, 2011

    dear jen, thank you so much for your favorable comment on "ginger"! the story is part of a global, multi-year plan to turn the world's population into red heads. this is only the mere beginning...thanks for coming out to play!

    Foster Trecost – Jul 26, 2011

    Hi Jen, glad you liked Cactus - thanks for taking the time to read and comment, I really appreciate both! fos.

    Kathy Conde – Jun 16, 2011

    Jen, Thanks so much for recommending Amy Bloom. Just read the first two stories in A BLIND MAN CAN SEE HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. Incredible. I'm amazed by what she does with sentences.

    Misti Rainwater-Lites – Jun 11, 2011

    Hi Jen!
    I appreciate your comments on my latest so much. Made me smile. Thank you.

    Marcus Speh – Jun 06, 2011

    thank you, jen, great compliment from a master of the memoir such as yourself. looking forward to your piece "anxiety is" at pure slush end of june!

    Jack Swenson – Jun 06, 2011

    Jen, thanks a bunch for reading & adding a * to "Snapshots." Truth is indeed stranger than fiction, is it not?

    Kathy Conde – May 25, 2011

    Thanks for the Amy Bloom recommendation. And for the fav!

    Kathy Conde – May 25, 2011

    Jen, Thanks for your comment on "Movement." I really appreciate it. I love what you have here in response to why do you write: "I write because I can revise." That's the best I've seen yet.

    J.A. Pak – May 20, 2011

    Jen, thanks so much for commenting on my story and my wall. It's so wonderful that you came by!

    Christopher Allen – May 19, 2011

    Hey, Jen! Thank you for your comment on "The Pain Taster"! I hope you're doing well,
    Chris :)

    Ajay Vishwanathan – May 15, 2011

    Thanks, Jen, for your wonderful comments! Glad you liked it!

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – May 07, 2011

    Hi Jen, thanks for nice comment on the story which was good because just as you commented I was thinking - really need to check out Jen knox's work. Like browsing around the archives here...

    Kathy Fish – May 01, 2011

    Hi Jen, thanks for the read & comment & fav for "The Bed". I really appreciate your eyes on the story.

    Jack Swenson – Apr 26, 2011

    Jen, thanks for the kind words about "My Wife, My Love." And for the fave!

    James Lloyd Davis – Apr 25, 2011

    Jen, thanks ever so much for the fave and the comment on "The Rising."

    Darryl Price – Apr 24, 2011

    Thanks,Jen.

    Julie Innis – Apr 21, 2011

    Jen, thank you! I'm a fan of your work, hope all is well.

    Roberto C. Garcia – Apr 20, 2011

    Hi Jen, thanks for your comments of "Kingdom of the blind". So glad you liked it!

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Apr 18, 2011

    Like your "reason" to write. That's why fictionaut exists, right? to constantly revise out stories! And thank you for your comments, much appreciated!

    Bill Yarrow – Apr 15, 2011

    Thanks for faving "The Truth Will Out," Jen. It hardly deserves it, but thank you for liking it that much!

    Misti Rainwater-Lites – Apr 15, 2011

    Hi Jen, thanks so much for your generous comment on Ghost Camp! I would love to create a piece of art worthy of such an honor.

    Jack Swenson – Apr 15, 2011

    Jen, it's always great when writers with talent--in this case you--give my stories a thumbs up. Thank you!

    Harley May – Apr 15, 2011

    And I love your new photo! Fun.

    Harley May – Apr 15, 2011

    Hi Jen. I've been quiet on fictionaut lately, so it was a lovely surprise to get your comment and fave on Heart Snatch. Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. All the best, HM.

    Misti Rainwater-Lites – Apr 15, 2011

    Hi Jen! Good to meetcha. I love Joan Didion, too. I need more girlfriends!

    Mark Reep – Apr 04, 2011

    Hi Jen, thanks so much for your comment on Blue Pinto. 'I read this and am inspired to write' is gratifying and encouraging. Thanks again!

    M – Mar 28, 2011

    Dear Jen: Thank you for your very kind comments on my piece what I wanted in 1968. I see I need to get caught up on my Jen Knox reading. Looking forward to it.

    Seamus Bellamy – Mar 23, 2011

    Hi Jen,
    Thanks for the kind words, they're very much appreciated. Looking forward to reading some of your work as soon as time permits!

    Jack Swenson – Mar 23, 2011

    Loved your comment about "Big," Jen. It put a smile on my face. Thanks!

    Lynn Beighley – Mar 22, 2011

    Thanks for the kind note on Inanimate Objects!

    Mark Reep – Mar 16, 2011

    Hi Jen, thanks for reading and commenting on Snowdick. It was a fun piece, glad you enjoyed.

    Kim Hutchinson – Mar 13, 2011

    Thanks for the comment and fave on 2010, What I Wanted, Jen. I hope you get everything you want!

    Jules Archer – Mar 13, 2011

    Jen - thanks for the kind comment and the fave on "Health Code." Glad you enjoyed!

    Christian Bell – Mar 04, 2011

    Jen, thank you for your comments on "1910, What I Wanted"!

    Bill Yarrow – Mar 03, 2011

    Thanks, Jen, for your kind comment on and fave of "Staring at Waves." Appreciate it very much.

    Harley May – Mar 03, 2011

    Hi Jen, thanks for reading my Aerobics Instructor piece and liking it. It is a love/hate we have with this exercise business, isn't it? Thanks again and good to meet you.

    Marda Miller – Mar 01, 2011

    Hi Jen, thank you so very much for reading 2006 - your comment really touched my heart. :)

    Catherine Davis – Feb 27, 2011

    Jen, thanks for stopping to read my 19__. Your comment made me smile.

    Jane Hammons – Feb 26, 2011

    Thanks for the abundant love of Descanso, Jen. And congratulations on your book!

    Susan Tepper – Feb 22, 2011

    Jen, thanks so much for reading Knives on DB, I'm glad you like it. It's going to be read by an actor at "Sweet series" (actors reading stories) in NYC on March 3. I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing that. Thanks for being in touch! Susan

    Boudreau Freret – Feb 09, 2011

    Hi, Jen! Thank you for reading about my ass, and taking the time to comment and give it a star!

    Roberta – Jan 06, 2011

    Thank you so much for the comment on 'Bauble.' I think I had some particularly chilled landscape in mind when I was writing it - Bavaria or even Siberia.

    Kim Hutchinson – Jan 06, 2011

    Thanks for the read, the fave, and the suggestion on Unheard, Jen. I'll see what I can do with that...:)

    Frank Vander Rasky – Jan 06, 2011

    Thanks, Jen, for the read and your lovely comments on “Oh, Fish Eggs!” Much appreciated.

    Kathy Fish – Jan 04, 2011

    Thanks for the great comments for "Empty", Jen. Hope your New Year is off to a wonderful start.

    Matthew A. Hamilton – Jan 04, 2011

    Thank you for reading homeless and for the *. Much appreciated.

    Meg Pokrass – Jan 03, 2011

    Jen - thank you so much for your kind words about "Memphis" - also the last story I posted. Sorry to be tardy in thanking you! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for reading them! Happy new year!

    Kathy Fish – Nov 29, 2010

    Jen, that felt great to get that one marvelous word from you for "Repair Man." And the fave. Thanks so much.

    Jon Davies – Nov 21, 2010

    Jen, Thanks for the nice comments on making a baby.

    J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 05, 2010

    Hi, Jen. Thanks for reading 'Along Came Doreen.' I greatly appreciate your comment and fav.

    J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 04, 2010

    Hi, Jen. Thanks for reading 'Fifty Five Words or Less.' I appreciate your comments and friendly suggestion. I look forward to reading more of your work.

    Jo Deurbrouck – Nov 01, 2010

    Hey Jen, welcome and thanks for your kind words about 'How I learned what to pray for.'

    David Ackley – Oct 31, 2010

    Jen, thanks so much for reading and commenting so sensitively on my story, " Confessions..." Apologies for not noticing sooner, your comment not having arrived even yet at my e-mail address. But I'm delighted you happened upon it ; you're exactly the sort of reader it wanted.

    Bill Yarrow – Oct 31, 2010

    Thanks for commenting on "Florid Psychosis," Jen. Glad you enjoyed it.

    Matthew A. Hamilton – Oct 30, 2010

    Thank you for reading Peace of Mind and for the *. Much appreciated.

    Interesting title for your novel. May I ask what it is about?

    Linda Simoni-Wastila – Oct 29, 2010

    Hey Jen, welcome to fictionaut! Thank you so much for your kind comment on WOLVES AND BUTTERFLIES, as well as on the forum. I'm quite new to the writing world, so thrilled when anyone remarks on my words.

    I'm also becoming a fan of Mary Gaitskill -- cannot keep my head out of her BAD BEHAVIOR. Looking forward to reading your stories. peace...

    Myra King – Oct 28, 2010

    Re Kitchen of my Childhood - Thanks Jen, I'm really chuffed you liked it :-)

    Jerry Ratch – Oct 28, 2010

    Thanks again, Jen. Appreciated very much!

    Gary Percesepe – Oct 28, 2010

    hi jen,

    ohio, sure. live there now (not far from columbus)

    native nyer living in exile--

    good to see your work up here--carry on, raise some hell

    gary

    Jane Hammons – Oct 27, 2010

    Thanks for reading Friend of the Week. And welcome to Fictionaut!

    Doug Bond – Oct 26, 2010

    hi Jen! Thanks for the read on Mrs. Doyle and for the details you noticed...i started out with food in mind and somehow ended up with perfume :)

    Jerry Ratch – Oct 26, 2010

    Thanks, Jen!

    Kari Nguyen – Oct 26, 2010

    Jen, thank you so much for finding Requirement. Your comments made my day. I’ve only just recently discovered Amy Hempel’s work and she’s fantastic. Her story here at Fictionaut is one of my very favorites.

    Sara – Oct 26, 2010

    Jen, Thanks so much for reading and for your kind note on Tomorrowland. I really appreciate it.

    Kim Hutchinson – Oct 25, 2010

    Thanks for the comment on The Point, Jen. I appreciate the read!

    Cherise Wolas – Oct 24, 2010

    Thanks so much Jen for your kind, kind words on Ante Meridiem and the fav, and for finding it! The truth is, I typically write multiples of thousands of words longer, but I am enjoying playing around with micro-fiction. I think this is my third short piece on fictionaut, but the shortest by a lot! Thank you again, and I look forward to reading your work.

    Bill Yarrow – Oct 23, 2010

    Thanks, Jen, for the fave of "Knot Eye." I appreciate it very much. I'm glad you liked the poem.

    re: the use of "lumpy."
    Peter Richter wrote me, "I question the use of lumpy. It's not that it ruins the piece, it does however stand out."
    My reply: Kind of like a knot in a piece of string, eh?
    (also "lumpy" as related to gravy at Thanksgiving ...)

    But maybe you and Cherise are right. Maybe it is the wrong word here. Thanks for pointing it out. I'll keep rethinking it.

    Darryl Price – Oct 22, 2010

    Hello Jen. We're glad to have you with us. Welcome.

    Sly V. Rourke – Oct 21, 2010

    Hi Jen! Thanks for your note. I actually went to school at OWU, in Delaware, but no one knows where Delaware is so I say Columbus.

    And, ha, regarding the masses line. I worked in a law firm and one guy there said he wanted to be a teacher b/c he wanted to reach the masses. The way he said it was extremely creepy and has stayed with me even 20 years later!

    Thanks for checking in. David

    Sara – Oct 21, 2010

    Jen, I'm so glad that Girl worked for you. I actually lived in Dallas for a few years (though I can't say I miss it.) Welcome, here. I look forward to getting to know you through your work.

    Kim Hutchinson – Oct 20, 2010

    Thanks so much for your generous comment on 4P28. I appreciate the read.

    Kathy Fish – Oct 20, 2010

    Jen, thanks so much for the kind feedback for my stories. I am looking forward to reading more of yours, too.

    Sly V. Rourke – Oct 20, 2010

    I went to college/grad school in Ohio (Columbus/Cincy) and grew up in Dallas (also lived for periods in Houston and Austin).

    Tobias Wolff is one of my favorites, especially "Back in the World."

    Robert Vaughan – Oct 19, 2010

    Hi Jen, welcome to Fictionaut! Psyched to read your work.

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