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I grew up in Greenville, MS, United States
I currently live in
Lake Village, Arkansas,
I was raised in English. (languages)
I read and write in English. (languages)
I write Fiction, Novels, Short_stories. (genres)
I write for
friends, private.
Reason why I write: Helps me remember people, places and experiences that I have and want to be able to reflect on. Help people understand me.
My favourite authors are Robert Whitlow, John Grisham, John Steinbeck, Edgar Allen Poe.
My favourite stories on The GOAT PoL include On the Lam (Part 3 of 3) , On the Lam (Part 2 of 3) , On the Lam (Part 1 of 3) , Mississippi Just Us I: The DA Runs to the Judge ,
My favourite subject(s) to write about include My Experiences.
The most difficult part I find about writing is Finding Time
Most rewarding moment as a writer for me is Passing out my first book to the men I dedicated it to.
Bio:
Stephen Jernigan is a physical therapist, businessman, and author from the Mississippi Delta. For some time, his work and ministry inside the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman have shaped his writing and perspective on mercy, justice, and redemption. He is the author of The Long Mercy, a contemplative novel inspired by the people and experiences that have deeply influenced his life. Through essays, reflections, and storytelling, he seeks to offer readers a closer look at humanity, grace, and the power of proximity to change perception.
Work Published on The GOAT PoL
August 17, 2026J. Patri, A Friend Behind the Walls
June 11, 202617 and The Long Mercy
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17 and The Long Mercy17 and The Long Mercy is a reflective piece drawn from real experiences inside Unit 17 at the Mississippi State...
May 13, 2026
I grew up in Greenville, MS, United States
I currently live in Lake Village, Arkansas,
I was raised in English. (languages)
I read and write in English. (languages)
I write Fiction, Novels, Short_stories. (genres)
I write for friends, private.
Reason why I write: Helps me remember people, places and experiences that I have and want to be able to reflect on. Help people understand me.
My favourite authors are Robert Whitlow, John Grisham, John Steinbeck, Edgar Allen Poe.
My favourite stories on The GOAT PoL include On the Lam (Part 3 of 3) , On the Lam (Part 2 of 3) , On the Lam (Part 1 of 3) , Mississippi Just Us I: The DA Runs to the Judge ,
My favourite subject(s) to write about include My Experiences.
The most difficult part I find about writing is Finding Time
Most rewarding moment as a writer for me is Passing out my first book to the men I dedicated it to.
Bio:
Stephen Jernigan is a physical therapist, businessman, and author from the Mississippi Delta. For some time, his work and ministry inside the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman have shaped his writing and perspective on mercy, justice, and redemption. He is the author of The Long Mercy, a contemplative novel inspired by the people and experiences that have deeply influenced his life. Through essays, reflections, and storytelling, he seeks to offer readers a closer look at humanity, grace, and the power of proximity to change perception.
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17 and The Long Mercy is a reflective piece drawn from real experiences inside Unit 17 at the Mississippi State...
May 13, 2026
