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J. Martain writes speculative fiction for women who wonder, stories rooted in ordinary lives where love, loss, family, and unanswered questions can open the door to something stranger. Blending paranormal, science fiction, mythology, and Southern Gothic atmosphere, her character-led "Daughters" series follows relatable women through alternate realities, generational secrets, and impossible connections—plus the occasional hurricane—offering engrossing escapes with plenty of heart.

A North Carolina native, J. connects with readers through in-person events, YouTube, and her newsletter, where subscribers receive early access to her work.

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	My Alien Life 4.43 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2022 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Daughters of Men: An Enthralling Speculative Novel 3.97 avg rating — 32 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forgetting the Lost : A Southern Gothic Prequel Novella 4.31 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tulip the Tugboat by J. Martain (Goodreads Author), Irene Silvino (illustrator) 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Like Moonlight on Water (Daughters Book 2) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Hello from coastal NC!

It’s been so long since I’ve emailed or shared with you. Too long, in many ways, but exactly the right amount of time in the most important of ways.

But today isn’t the day to talk about where I’ve been and why every plan I made these past eighteen months kept getting pushed aside for other things…

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J. Martain liked Annalisa Crawford's review of Daughters of Men: An Enthralling Speculative Novel: "A unique and cleverly plotted novel. There are secrets and lies and aliens, jumbled together, causing Lila to question everything she's ever known about her own life and that of her grandmother before her. The author creates tension and confusion as s" Read more of this review »
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J. Martain and 17 other people liked Srivalli Rekha's review of Photographs of Emily and Other Stories: " 4.5 Stars One Liner: Dark and intense (can be triggering) Ten years after Emily’s tragic accident, Zeb is struggling with guilt. He spent those years in counselling to overcome the image of her dead body, a result of his decision. When multiple witn" Read more of this review »
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J. Martain liked Kim Klein's review of Daughters of Men: An Enthralling Speculative Novel: "Daughters of Men grabbed me from the first page and transported me to a world I always suspected existed just beyond the stars. I love the paranormal touch and the Wilmington, NC setting. I love the characters even more! They are so real; I feel like" Read more of this review »
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