Jendia Gammon is the author of fantasy, science fiction, and horror novels and short stories. Jendia writes compelling characters within rich world-building. Her work is showcased in INTERZONE, SEASIDE GOTHIC, RHAPSODY OF THE SPHERES (anthology; Third Flatiron), RISE (anthology; Queer Sci-Fi), and the upcoming CYBERSALON anthology (2024). Under her former self-publishing and small press pen name, J. Dianne Dotson, she wrote THE SHADOW GALAXY (collection; Trepidatio), THE INN AT THE AMETHYST LANTERN (novel; Android Press), and the four-book SFF series THE QUESTRISON SAGA (self). Jendia conducts workshops and participates in panels on creative writing for international conventions. She holds a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Jendia is also a science writer and an artist.

Born in Southern Appalachia, Jendia now lives in Los Angeles with her family. She is married to British author Gareth L. Powell.