PROFESSIONAL
Jennifer “JJ” Machado is a writer, marketer, and experienced Professor based in Massachusetts. She received an education at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. These days, she crafts stories rich in New England’s haunted history and supernatural forces, with a touch of creeping horror. This rich historical backdrop, particularly highlighted in her manuscripts, represents the unique atmosphere of New England and consistently adds depth and authenticity to her narratives.
Leveraging her strong platform skills and a growing social media presence, JJ shares her passion for books across multiple genres. Her viral posts demonstrate her understanding of niche markets and effective social media marketing strategies.
When not writing, she immerses herself in reading and conducts extensive research into hauntings, much to the amusement (and slight concern) of her family and friends. So far, no sinister entities have been summoned, at least, none that she’s aware of.
Jennifer’s work primarily focuses on the macabre, slightly twisted, and gentle touch of creeping horror. She was born and raised in New England, a region that holds a special place in her heart and often serves as a backdrop for her stories. JJ lives a short drive from where “Lizzie Borden took an ax and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.” This rich history and the unique atmosphere of New England often find their way into her narratives, adding depth and authenticity to her work.
Jennifer is the daughter of Portuguese immigrants from the island of St. Michael, and her family settled in Massachusetts in the 1960s. JJ is passionate about education and was educated at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Go Corsairs!). Jennifer is not just a writer but a lover of the outdoors. She finds peace in the beauty of New Hampshire, which she considers her second home. JJ loves the sea and the feeling of sand between her toes. If sitting in a hammock were considered an Olympic sport, she would be a gold medalist (Go Team USA!). Her modest following across social media platforms allows her to connect with her audience on a personal level.
“JJ” is not just a casual reader but a passionate lover of literature. She gravitates (like a moth to the flame) toward the classics, young adult horror, adult dark romance, fantasy, magical realism, sci-fi, and dystopia (YA and Adult).
This shared love for literature connects her with her readers on a deeper level. She loves a good psychological thriller, too! Her inspiration comes from legends such as H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, C.S. Lewis, and J.K. Rowling (idc what anyone says, the HP series is a damn good story).
She doesn’t “fan-girl” out, but if Jack Torrance or Neville Longbottom sat beside her, she’d probably do it.
