Justine Musk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Justine Musk
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| Born | Jennifer Justine Wilson September 2, 1972 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Author |
| Notable works | BloodAngel |
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| Children | 6 |
Jennifer Justine Musk (born Jennifer Justine Wilson on September 2, 1972) is a Canadian author. She is known for her fantasy novels. She was also the first wife of businessman Elon Musk.
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Early Life and Education
Justine Wilson was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. She spent most of her childhood there. She later attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. There, she earned a degree in English literature.
Justine Musk's Writing Career
After finishing college, Justine Wilson moved to Japan. She taught English as a second language (ESL) there. Later, she settled in California to focus on her writing.
Her Published Books
Justine Musk is the author of several books. Her first novel, BloodAngel, is a contemporary fantasy story. It was published in 2005.
Her second book, Uninvited, came out in 2007. This book was written for young-adult readers, like you! It is a different story from BloodAngel. A sequel to BloodAngel, called Lord of Bones, was released in 2008.
How She Writes
Justine Musk was one of the first authors to use a website like Pinterest to help plan her novels. This shows how she uses modern tools in her creative process.
In an interview from 2007, she talked about authors who inspired her. These included Margaret Atwood, George R.R. Martin, and Neil Gaiman. She also described her books as "cross-genre fiction." This means her stories mix elements from different types of fiction.
Justine Musk's Family Life
In January 2000, Justine Wilson married Elon Musk. They had six children together. Their first child was born in 2002 but sadly passed away at 10 weeks old. Later, they welcomed twins in 2004 and triplet boys in 2006.
Justine and Elon Musk divorced in September 2008. They both shared the care of their children. Justine Musk decided to keep the last name Musk for her children's sake.
In 2022, one of their twins, Vivian, changed her last name to Wilson. This was to reflect her gender identity and to no longer be associated with her father.
See also
In Spanish: Justine Musk para niños
