“ It is even impossible to be everyone's cup of tea; that's why you don't force yourself to impress everyone. Impress yourself. Nobody really cares anyways. “
Quotes by Jennifer Rieger
Introducing Jennifer Rieger
Jennifer Rieger is a dedicated public educator and college professor based in the Philadelphia area, renowned for her commitment to empowering students and graduates through reading, writing, and acts of love. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Arts in English Literature, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.
In 2022, Minerva Rising Press published her debut memoir, Burning Sage, a collection of lyrical essays that explore themes of unconventional motherhood, teaching, and unconditional love. The essays traverse various landscapes—from small-town childhood summers to experiences in the Pacific Northwest, New England, Oxford University, and Italy—ultimately returning to the reflective space of a writer seeking purpose
Jennifer's literary contributions have been recognized with nominations for the Pushcart Prize for Literature in both 2020 and 2022. Her work has appeared in publications such as Chautauqua Literary Journal, Wisconsin Review, BUST Magazine, Philadelphia Stories 15th Anniversary Anthology, and Minerva Rising's 10th Anniversary "Now and Then" Anthology.
In 2022, Minerva Rising Press published her debut memoir, Burning Sage, a collection of lyrical essays that explore themes of unconventional motherhood, teaching, and unconditional love. The essays traverse various landscapes—from small-town childhood summers to experiences in the Pacific Northwest, New England, Oxford University, and Italy—ultimately returning to the reflective space of a writer seeking purpose
Jennifer's literary contributions have been recognized with nominations for the Pushcart Prize for Literature in both 2020 and 2022. Her work has appeared in publications such as Chautauqua Literary Journal, Wisconsin Review, BUST Magazine, Philadelphia Stories 15th Anniversary Anthology, and Minerva Rising's 10th Anniversary "Now and Then" Anthology.