Jazzmyne Smith is a Philadelphia-born, Delaware-based author whose work is rooted in emotional honesty, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling. Whether writing memoir or fiction, she creates stories that invite readers to reflect, heal, and discover hope in unexpected places.
She is the author of the memoirs Before the Next Chapter: Surviving in the Spaces That Tried to Break Me and The Next Chapter: The Girl Who Stayed. The Woman Who Left. Through deeply personal experiences, Jazzmyne shares a journey of surviving domestic violence, reclaiming her voice, and embracing the strength found in choosing herself. Her memoirs have become more than personal stories—they are an invitation for readers to believe that even life's most difficult chapters can lead to new beginnings.
As her career continues to grow, Jazzmyne is expanding into fiction with her first dark fantasy romance novel. While her memoirs are grounded in real-life experiences, her fiction explores emotionally rich characters, morally complex worlds, and unforgettable love stories. Across every genre she writes, one thing remains the same: a commitment to creating stories that leave readers feeling something long after they turn the final page.
Jazzmyne's vision is to build a diverse literary catalog that spans memoir, fantasy, romance, and beyond—offering readers stories that entertain, inspire, challenge, and connect.
When she isn't writing, she's developing new creative projects, connecting with readers, and working to build a lasting career as an independent author. She believes every person has a story worth telling, and every ending has the potential to become the beginning of a new chapter.
Jazzmyne Smith is a Philadelphia-born, Delaware-based author whose work is rooted in emotional honesty, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling. Whether writing memoir or fiction, she creates stories that invite readers to reflect, heal, and discover hope in unexpected places.
She is the author of the memoirs Before the Next Chapter: Surviving in the Spaces That Tried to Break Me and The Next Chapter: The Girl Who Stayed. The...
People often ask what inspired me to write my first book. The truth is, it wasn't just one moment, it was years of experiences, heartbreak, healing, and rediscovering parts of myself that I thought I'd lost.
I've always been a creative soul.
As a child, my imagination never stopped. I loved creating, dreaming, and finding ways to express myself. But somewhere along the way, trauma, difficult relationships, and life slowly quieted that part of me. For a long time, survival became more important...
When I first started putting my experiences onto paper, I wasn't thinking about becoming an author. I was simply trying to give myself a place to release the emotions, memories, and lessons I had carried for so long. Writing became my safe space—a place where I could process my past, reconnect with my voice, and begin understanding the person I was becoming.
That healing journey became my first two memoirs: Before the Next...
