Jenny Lawson author biography, plus links to books by Jenny Lawson.

Jenny Lawson

Jenny Lawson (aka the Bloggess), is an award-winning humor writer and activist best known for her inspiring candor in sharing her struggle with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Her books Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Furiously Happy, You Are Here, and Broken, are all New York Times bestsellers. She is the owner and proprietress of Nowhere Bookshop, a beloved independent bookstore and bar in San Antonio, Texas. She's been writing her popular, award-winning blog (thebloggess.com) for over fifteen years and continues to write and speak openly about her struggles while celebrating her often hilarious victories. She currently lives in Texas with her husband, child, dog, and cats.

This biography was last updated on 03/31/2026.

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