Jenny Abamu is a native of Dallas, Texas, though she has lived all over. She is an award-nominated journalist, former U.S. diplomat, and author with expertise in media and foreign policy. Her investigative reporting has been recognized by the Livingston Awards and the Investigative Reporters and Editors Awards, and she served as a Foreign Service Officer, earning honors for her leadership during the Afghan Evacuation in 2021.
She is the creator of Two Truths and a Fiction, a weekly newsletter that pairs top domestic and international headlines with a fictional escape—helping readers stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Her latest novel, The Herd, explores the dangers of media distrust and disinformation by blending fiction with real-wo
