Author Archives: Jennifer Rohn

About Jennifer Rohn

Scientist, novelist, rock chick

In which Cat Zero arrives on the scene; plus some other literary shenanigans

Posted on 1 June 2018 by Jennifer Rohn

It’s nearly showtime: my third lab lit novel Cat Zero is about to be published! After a several-month delay due to issues of US distribution, I am pleased to confirm an official publication date of Tuesday 5 June! Yes, that’s … Continue reading →

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In which a new Doctor is born

Posted on 18 May 2018 by Jennifer Rohn

No, not that Doctor. (Besides, I’m not sure any graduate student would care to regenerate and repeat the experience for all eternity!) My first PhD candidate, Harry Horsley, recently had his viva. Here he is, about an hour before the … Continue reading →

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In which science imitates life, number 365: zones of death in public transport

Posted on 3 May 2018 by Jennifer Rohn

I was waiting for the bus this past weekend, ridiculously early to get my son to his swimming lesson across town. Or so I thought. We waited, and waited, and Joshua jumped up and down anxiously, looking adorable with his … Continue reading →

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In which age is no impediment to scientific discourse

Posted on 13 March 2018 by Jennifer Rohn

Joshua has had quite a few vaccinations in his four-and-a-half years – the usual routine inoculations for standard childhood illnesses and a couple (chicken pox and meningitis B) that are not on the NHS menu. The last time I took … Continue reading →

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In which I get the blues (a tale of miracle surgery)

Posted on 22 February 2018 by Jennifer Rohn

I have a good excuse for not writing for a while: eye surgery in the new year, which made reading or writing of any kind difficult. Only now am I starting to get back to my old literary self. I … Continue reading →

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In which we look back at top 2017(ish) lab lit fiction

Posted on 31 December 2017 by Jennifer Rohn

As the old year dribbles to a close under heavy grey skies and relentless rain here in southeast England, just a quick note to point you towards a recent interview of me on US National Public Radio, chatting to host … Continue reading →

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In which we wind down

Posted on 22 December 2017 by Jennifer Rohn

I’ve been off work for a few days, but the incompatible clash of exhaustion and adrenalin which characterizes my life in academia has yet to ebb. These days it takes a full week to come down from the jaw-clenched crush … Continue reading →

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In which we’re in business: Cat Zero officially for sale!

Posted on 8 November 2017 by Jennifer Rohn

Just a quick note to say that my upcoming third lab lit novel, Cat Zero, is now available for pre-order on Amazons near and far (UK and USA)! Still with placeholder cover featuring the neighbour’s cat Sergei! There should be … Continue reading →

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In which life slips past

Posted on 12 October 2017 by Jennifer Rohn

Time is passing. My baby son has somehow turned four years old, and a very significant birthday approaches in a month’s time for me as well. Birthday Boy The seasons are changing.

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In which I present my third lab lit novel, Cat Zero – out soon!

Posted on 29 August 2017 by Jennifer Rohn

Placeholder cover art…with thanks to Sergei, the neighbour’s photogenic felineI’m pleased to announce the imminent publication of my third lab lit novel, Cat Zero, with Bitingduck Press, a science-friendly indie imprint out of Altadena, California. I have always wanted to … Continue reading →

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