Jen Fraser
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| Born | Jennifer Lynn Fraser August 14, 1975 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Citizenship | Australia; United Kingdom (from 2012) |
| Occupation | Author, illustrator, inventor, speaker |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Originality training, creative problem solving, innovation |
Notable work | Everyone’s a Genius; CopyCat |
| Spouse(s) | Stephen Parsons (m. 2001) |
| Website | www |
Jen Fraser (born Jennifer Lynn Fraser, 14 August 1975) is a British–Australian non-fiction author, illustrator, inventor, and speaker. Her work focuses on originality, creative problem solving, and innovation. She is the founder of Outthinx, an Australian training business centered on originality as a contemporary professional skill. As the author and illustrator of multiple books, Fraser's work has received independent publishing awards and international distribution.
Early Life and Background
Fraser was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She spent her early life in Brisbane before relocating to the United Kingdom, where she lived in London between 2006 and 2013. She later returned to Australia and currently resides in Goodna, a suburb of Ipswich, Queensland. She holds Australian citizenship and acquired British citizenship in 2012.
Career
Fraser began her professional publishing career in 2014 with the release of her debut non-fiction book, Everyone’s a Genius – Simple Tips to Boost Your Brilliance Now.[1][2] The book was published on 9 November 2014, coinciding with the centenary of inventor and actress Hedy Lamarr’s birth. The publication features more than 50 original illustrations by Fraser and includes endorsements from authors and commentators including Seth Godin, Piers Anthony, Lynette Nusbacher, and Andrew Griffiths.
In addition to writing, Fraser has worked as a speaker and trainer in originality and creative thinking. She founded Outthinx, an Australia-based organization that provides training and educational programs related to originality and innovation in professional and educational contexts.
In 2018, Fraser undertook practical experimentation related to originality methodologies, which later resulted in the development of a mechanical invention. This work led to the filing of patent applications in Australia and internationally.
On 24 December 2025, Fraser published CopyCat: How to Escape Status Quo Thinking and Lead the Field. The first edition includes approximately 80 illustrations by the author and features a foreword by aerospace scientist Dr. Patrick “Paddy” Neumann of Neumann Space. A teaser edition was released concurrently, designed to function as a themed colouring book.
Invention and Patents
Fraser is listed as the inventor on a mechanical actuator mechanism.[3][4] A provisional patent application was submitted in Australia on 11 May 2021 under application number 2021901395. A subsequent international patent application was filed on 5 May 2022 through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), under application number PCT/AU2022/050422.
The invention is described as a mechanical lever system that alters conventional directional force application. According to Fraser’s published description, the mechanism introduces an alternative force axis while maintaining mechanical advantage. The invention remains under patent examination in Australia.
Publications
Fraser is the author and illustrator of the following works:
- Everyone’s a Genius – Simple Tips to Boost Your Brilliance Now (2014), Ideation Training Pty Ltd, ISBN 9780994171511[5]
- CopyCat: How to Escape Status Quo Thinking and Lead the Field (2025), Ideation Training Pty Ltd, ISBN 9780994171597
Both books are distributed internationally through standard book distribution networks and are available in multiple countries.
Awards and Recognition
Fraser’s work has received several awards and recognitions, including:
- Silver Medal, Axiom Business Book Awards (2015), Business Reference category
- Shelf Unbound Indie Award, Notable 100 list (2015)
- Indie Book of the Day (2 June 2015)
- E-Book Cover Design Award (April 2015), Nonfiction category[6]
- World Record Holder (2014) for the smallest handwritten request, measuring 11 square millimetres[7]
Personal Life
Fraser is married to Stephen Parsons, whom she wed in 2001. She lives in Queensland, Australia. Further details of her personal life are not widely publicized.
References
- ↑ "Everyone's a Genius: Simple Tips to Boost Your Brilliance Now by Jennifer Lynn Fraser and Piers Anthony". Dymocks. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "Everyone's Genius: Thông số sách Everyone's a Genius bởi Jennifer Lynn". SapnaOnline. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "Patent AU2021901395 – Actuator mechanism (IP Australia patent search)". IP Australia. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "Patent WO2022236360A1 – Actuator mechanism". WIPO Patentscope. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "Everyone's a Genius by Jen Fraser — Archived review on Indie Book of the Day". Internet Archive. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "E-Book Cover Design Awards – April 2015". TheBookDesigner.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "Smallest Handwritten Request – World Record on RecordSetter". RecordSetter. Retrieved 13 January 2026.