JENNIFER BRODY / VERA STRANGE

JENNIFER BRODY (a/k/a VERA STRANGE) is the author of the "Disney Chills" book series, "The 13th Continuum" trilogy, and "Spectre Deep 6," which was a Stoker Finalist for "Best Graphic Novel" prompting Forbes to call her “a star in the graphic novel world.” She is the co-author of "All is Found: A Frozen Anthology" and "Star Wars: Stories of Jedi & Sith," where she penned the Darth Vader story. She’s a graduate of Harvard University, a film/TV producer and writer, and a creative writing instructor. She began her career in Hollywood working for A-List directors and movie studios on many films, including "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Golden Compass," "Freddy vs. Jason" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Her forthcoming stories will appear in "Weird Tales" and among other anthologies, while her forthcoming series "A Sacrifice of Blood & Stars" sold in a 3-book deal and debuts in Fall 2024. She lives and writes in Joshua Tree, California.  

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With the tagline—“The dreams you FEAR will come true”—the Disney Chills 7-book series featuring iconic Disney villains haunting kids debuted to positive press and an excellent reception by kids, reluctant readers, and Disney fans alike. Her books have been translated and published around the world, including France, the UK, Russia, China, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, and Japan, and are available in audiobook. Many of her books and short stories are also being packaged for feature film and TV with a number of high-level industry partners. 

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LITERARY AWARDS:

Independent Publisher's Moonbeam Children's Award for The 13th Continuum

Horror Writers Association, Bram Stoker Award Finalist for Spectre Deep 6

Otherwise Award (formerly the Triptee Award) Nomination for 200: A Graphic Novel

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REPRESENTATION:

Deborah Schneider (Gelfman Schneider) for Publishing

David Server (Venture Entertainment Group) for TV/Film

 

SOCIAL MEDIA:

You can find her on Twitter and TikTok @JenniferBrody, and Instagram and Facebook @JenniferBrodyWriter