Alex Jennings was born in Wiesbaden (Germany) and raised in Gaborone (Botswana), Paramaribo (Surinam), and Tunis (Tunisia) as well as the United States. He is a graduate of Clarion West and the University of New Orleans. He is now a teacher, author, and performer living in New Orleans. His writing has appeared in strangehorizons.com, podcastle, The Peauxdunque Review, Obsidian Lit, the Locus- Award-winning Luminescent. He is an afternoon person.
Wild, witty, and profound. . . a cosmic storm of talent -- Victor LaValle A hallucinatory wonder of a debut' -- Walter Mosley An enchanting, energetic, wild ride of a story set to a staccato melody. The electric prose leaps off the page in a riot of colours and sounds -- Leslye Penelope A wild, dark and joyful love song to New Orleans, the power of stories, and hope in the face of destruction -- H. G. Parry His lyrical prose dances to a rhythm all its own -- Stina Leich An unforgettable story -- Rion Amilcar Scott The Ballad of Perilous Graves is not only an engrossing adventure but a potent homage to the beating heart of one of the world's most magical cities -- Ladee Hubbard Scary, sweet, lyrical, and real -- Poppy Z. Brite I ached to live in their world. A stunning debut that is sure to become a classic -- Elizabeth Hand Alex Jennings writes with an energy and a profusion of imagination and vividness that carries you off. Brilliant! -- Katherine Addison A beautiful song full of magic and rhythm, darkness and delight. A profoundly gorgeous debut -- Christina Henry