After being asked for almost two decades to write a book to chronicle the crazy antics that J.K. Lynch would share over work emails, Google Chats and Facebook, it’s finally here! You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Stories of a Tired Former Teacher is now available on Amazon and will be on other platforms by mid-June. If you live in Virginia and wish to purchase directly from the author, please email the author at jklynchwrites@gmail.com for pre-orders. Paperbacks will be in central Virginia by June 7th. The audiobook will be ready by the first of July. GET YOUR COPY TODAY!
Welcome to My World of Stories
For 20 years, I collected stories about my students and my colleagues—some so crazy, you’d swear they were fiction. My upcoming book, You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Stories of a Tired Former Teacher, brings those moments to life and act as a time capsule for former colleagues and students. It also acts as a memorial for friends and students who are no longer living. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just love a good tale, there’s something here for you.
About J.K. Lynch
A native of Richmond, Virginia, J.K. Lynch spent 20 years as a Social Studies teacher, shaping minds in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. Known for his passion and storytelling, he’s finally put pen to paper to share the highs (mostly) and lows of teaching in his debut book, You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Stories of a Tired Former Teacher, set for release Soon.
My Journey
A proud graduate of Richmond, Public Schools, I left high school with a bit of a dilemma. I loved working with kids, but I didn’t see a lucrative future working with them. Instead, I started college at the University of Maryland, College Park, studying Computer Science. I had a moment of honesty pretty early on- computers weren’t my niche; working with kids was.
When I’m not writing or reminiscing about teaching, I’m traveling, diving into suspense films, or geeking out at cultural festivals and museums across the U.S. and abroad. Family and friends keep me grounded, and a good book or nerdy adventure keeps me inspired.
Welcome to my blog
Stories from the Classroom and Beyond
Where I will share tales that didn’t make it in the book (and some wild ones that some of my colleagues experienced), thoughts on writing You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Stories of a Tired Former Teacher, and reflections on what’s next. Check back for new posts, and feel free to drop me a line with your own stories!
