About the Author

Stories shaped by the shore, faith, and second chances.

J.M. Kinley

Hi, I’m J.M. Kinley — a writer from the Philadelphia area who finds constant inspiration in the quiet magic of the Shore. 

Most days, I’m writing personal novellas—intimate, one-of-a-kind stories shaped around a person, a relationship, or a meaningful season of life. These are quiet, heartfelt narratives meant to be kept, reread, and treasured, capturing moments that deserve more than a few pages or a passing memory.

I also create personalized keepsake stories for children and write coastal fiction rooted in hope, family, and life’s small, meaningful moments. Whether it’s a child seeing their own name in a story or a seaside tale meant to linger, I write with warmth, care, and heart.

Warmly,
J.M. Kinley