Jen M. Flack
Jen M. Flack is not interested in adding noise. She writes to create something alive, a story that feels both timeless and present. From the rhythm of poetry to the reach of a fable, she builds worlds that test the line between courage, beauty, and consequence.
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Poetry and Prose
As time passed, Havilah started to sense slow yet distinct changes in the garden: rare varieties of birds disappeared in favor of common species; fascinating horticulture faded as broader trees, bland shrubs, and ordinary herbs claimed root; vibrant colors of stones and pebbles became overladen with dull pigments; and the air, once deliciously refreshing, became slightly stale.
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The Guard of the Garden
A children’s fairytale that refuses to stay in the nursery. The Guard of the Garden is vivid, haunting, and strangely familiar. At its heart is Havilah, a “righteous savage” sworn to protect a magical garden. She wins battles against weeds and enemies, but the garden’s greatest danger does not come from outside. It comes from within, disguised as safety. The result is a tale that mixes fantasy with moral clarity. It is beautiful, unsettling, and impossible to forget.
A Palinode Of Life
A Palinode of Life is poetry that wrestles with the weight of hurried existence. The poet repents of a life lived too fast to embrace its meaning. Through searching questions and honest confession, the poem explores themes of Christian faith with a fresh, unflinching voice.
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Vignette of life
Designed to compliment A Palinode of Life, this poem ultimately offers a contrast to an insatiable pace of living through perfect stillness. A Vignette of Life is inspirational poetry that captures the fragile beauty. This book offers readers space for a contemplative moment to linger on life's brief joys.
Voices from Readers
I read The Guard of the Garden aloud to my kids, and it surprised me how much we all got from it in different ways. They were caught up in the adventure, while I kept thinking about the message beneath the story. It feels like the kind of tale that grows with you.
The book has a unique tone compared to what I usually see in children’s stories. It carries a seriousness at times, but not in a heavy way. The ending was not what I expected, and it made me stop and think after I finished. It is a story I believe older kids and adults can both appreciate.
What stood out most to me was the imagery. The way the garden changes over time felt almost real, and the sense of loss came through quietly but powerfully. It is not just a quick read to pass the time. It is the kind of story that lingers after you put it down.
