J.J. Henley (Jackie Heninger)
Mom, former teacher, Bookstagrammer, and debut author publishing under the pen name J.J. Henley who completed her first romantic suspense novel by writing in short pockets of time and through a structured outlining program.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 52min
#239. Student Spotlight: How J.J. Henley Finished Her First Draft in 8 Months (With Two Kids and In 15 Minutes at a Time)
J.J. Henley (Jackie Heninger) is a mom, former teacher, Bookstagrammer turned debut romantic suspense author. She talks about finishing a first draft in 8 months by writing in 15-minute pockets. She explains how beta reading changed her mindset, why a scene-by-scene outline made stolen-moment writing possible, and how she navigated major life setbacks while completing her book.
