Sad News

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We here at the League spend a lot of time goofing off and joking around, but it's my sad duty today to share some very upsetting news. Urban Fantasy author Jennifer Rardin passed away on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

Jennifer was a talented author, funny lady and a class act. We at the League are devastated by the loss of our friend and colleague. There's nothing we can say to lessen the pain of this for her family or friends, except to assure them that she and they are in our thoughts.

Rest in peace, Jennifer. You're already missed.

Comments

Kelly Meding/Kelly Meade said…
Jaye said it all and more. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends (and her many, many fans).
September 22, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Ellz said…
Thought and prayers to her family, friends, and fans. She will be missed by many.
September 22, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Dakota Cassidy said…
Blessings to her family and friends, and the hope they find peace and comfort with each other.
September 22, 2010 at 2:56 PM
synde said…
She will be missed. A kind funny and talented writer..
Jaye you said it very eloquently
now time for a cry..
September 22, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Michele Writes said…
She was funny and kind and awesome. Like Jaye said, she's already missed.
September 22, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Brenda Hyde said…
I'm so upset, as I know everyone else is. I loved her books, but more than that I was struck how down to earth she was, and we'd gone back and forth a little bit about our kids. I can't imagine how they feel, and wish there was some way to lessen their pain. I know she loved being a mom so much.
September 22, 2010 at 3:22 PM
LeeO said…
May she rest in peace, knowing the pleasure and inspiration her work gave to the world.
September 22, 2010 at 3:27 PM
Suzan Harden said…
My sympathies to her family and friends.
September 22, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Jeanne Stein said…
What a shock. I'm very sorry for her family's loss.
September 22, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Jazzy's Reviews said…
I loved her books and her humor. She was an awesome lady. I will miss her. Blessing to her family and loved ones. We are very sorry for your loss.
September 22, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Mark Henry said…
We've lost a friend and a great writer. She'll live on in our hearts and her fantastic series of urban fantasies.

Goodbye Jennifer.
September 22, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Mario Acevedo said…
I met her once. Very nice person. Her passing reminds us not to take anything for granted.
September 22, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Jackie said…
There are no words that adequately express a loss like this.

Rest in peace, Jen, and be remembered with love.
September 22, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Heather Dearly said…
I knew her first as a kind and sweet social networker. I am so sad and sorry for your group's loss.
September 22, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Anonymous said…
I love Jennifer's brave and kick-ass character Jaz Parks. Her passing was such a shock! My thoughts are with her family.
September 22, 2010 at 7:04 PM
GB said…
As inadequate as it may be, my sincerest condolences go to her family, friends and collegues. She was an amazingly talented and genuinely great woman.
September 22, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Karen said…
My heart goes out to Jennifer's family. She was a fantastic writer and peron. As one of her fans, I can say I loved visiting her website where she offered up crazy short stories based on fan suggestions. It made the wait for Jaz and Vayl books more fun. I visited her blog daily. She will be missed.
September 23, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Anonymous said…
Rest in Peace, Jennifer.
You will be missed.
September 25, 2010 at 8:08 AM
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