As of my knowledge cutoff in early 2023, Jeni McFarland is an American author, known for her debut novel "The House of Deep Water". She holds an MFA in Fiction from the University of Houston, where she was a fiction editor for Gulf Coast magazine. McFarland's work often explores themes of race, family, and belonging, and she has been recognized for her rich character development and evocative storytelling. Prior to gaining attention as a novelist, she may have also had short stories published and possibly contributed to various literary outlets. Please note that additional accomplishments or works may have been released after my last update.