Jennifer Rardin
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Jennifer Rardin was an American author
. Rardin lived in Robinson, Illinois
and had a bachelor's degree
in English Literature from Eastern Illinois University
. She is best known for the Jaz Parks series
of urban fantasy
novels. Additionally, she is the sister to American author, Erin Pringle
.
Prior to becoming a professional author, she worked for a television station, as a child care provider, and a grant writer but always felt that writing was her calling. She completed three unpublished novels that she did not believe were up to a professional standard, but said, "I do believe they needed to be written. You can't perfect this craft if you don't practice it."
During a playful conversation with her husband one day, she confided that she "really liked vampires." His suggestion was that she should write about them. Rardin had not expected a serious reply, as she felt that it had "all been written" and that there was "nothing more to say." After further encouragement from her husband, she began her fourth attempt at a serious work of fiction.
Rardin died unexpectedly on September 20, 2010. Her final work in the Jaz Parks series, which concluded the story, was released in June 2011.
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. Rardin lived in Robinson, Illinois
Robinson, Illinois
Robinson is a city in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,822 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Crawford County.-Geography:Robinson is located at ....
and had a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in English Literature from Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a state university located in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1895 as the Eastern Illinois State Normal School, a teacher's college offering a two-year degree, Eastern Illinois University gradually expanded into a comprehensive university with a...
. She is best known for the Jaz Parks series
Jaz Parks series
The Jaz Parks series is an urban fantasy collection of spy-fi novels by American author Jennifer Rardin. The story presents a contemporary world in which mythological beings such as vampires and several less famous creatures are real, and follows the efforts of the Central Intelligence Agency to...
of urban fantasy
Urban fantasy
Urban fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy defined by place; the fantastic narrative has an urban setting. Many urban fantasies are set in contemporary times and contain supernatural elements. However, the stories can take place in historical, modern, or futuristic periods...
novels. Additionally, she is the sister to American author, Erin Pringle
Erin Pringle
Erin Pringle is a United States fiction writer. She grew up in Casey, Illinois and has her bachelor's degree from Indiana State University and her Master of Fine Arts from Texas State University....
.
Prior to becoming a professional author, she worked for a television station, as a child care provider, and a grant writer but always felt that writing was her calling. She completed three unpublished novels that she did not believe were up to a professional standard, but said, "I do believe they needed to be written. You can't perfect this craft if you don't practice it."
During a playful conversation with her husband one day, she confided that she "really liked vampires." His suggestion was that she should write about them. Rardin had not expected a serious reply, as she felt that it had "all been written" and that there was "nothing more to say." After further encouragement from her husband, she began her fourth attempt at a serious work of fiction.
Rardin died unexpectedly on September 20, 2010. Her final work in the Jaz Parks series, which concluded the story, was released in June 2011.