The Blog
The Worth of a Penny
Of all my books, then one I was most nervous to write and release was The Worth of a Penny. I introduced the character Dominic MacKenna is my first book - The Guilt of a Sparrow - and had fun writing his funny, flirty personality. He was always meant to be Maggie's...
The Ripped Bodice
I had the opportunity to visit The Ripped Bodice while traveling near Los Angeles, and it was a dream come true! Of course I follow the store online, and love what they’re doing, but living on the east coast, I didn’t have much chance to visit in person. Then I was...
Fierce Grace
My second published book was Fierce Grace, a love story about learning to trust, and overcoming your past. Did you know I actually wrote Fierce Grace before I wrote my first published book, The Guilt of a Sparrow? When I first started writing, I was a "starter."...
Fifth Book Release
My husband recently asked me if book release day had become “old hat” at this point. My fifth book came out on Valentine’s Day, and in many ways, it was just another day. I’m still in awe with every book I write and put out into the world, but in some ways he wasn’t...
Meet the Author
Hi. My name is Jess, and I write love stories. I'm all about flawed characters, strong emotions, and happy endings! My first book, The Guilt of a Sparrow, was released through Crooked Cat Books July 2018. I published my next two books, Fierce Grace and The Worth...
Looking for Alaska
John Green. You've read (or at least heard of) The Fault in Our Stars? That's how I found him, too. Since then, I've read every book of his, listened fanatically to the vlogbrothers, and must admit I drink the John Green kool-aid. Looking for Alaska is my...
reach for the stars
Please, download and use these images. Share them with your friends and followers. Tag: @authorjessb These are my favorite sort of Instagram posts, so I made these for YOU to use and share. Tag:...
the rise of indie
Before becoming an author, I had never considered how books got published. Traditional. Indie. Somewhere in between. I bought books in stores and online from a variety of retailers and authors, never paying much mind. But let's back up a few years. I worked in a...
wishlist: fringe
I have been coveting the products at Fringe. Do you ever do this? Frequent a website, marking all your favorite products, and create a wishlist? For me wishlist = pin all the things! (Have I mentioned how much I love Pinterest?). They have this Rise Up set which...
who’s buying books
As an author, I put thought into who is buying books, and where they're buying them. (Not too much thought, mind you, or I'd go insane). According to Penguin Random House: Amid a flattish ebook market, independent bookstores are showing signs of resurgence. What...
stay sane
One of the most difficult parts about becoming an author has been learning to promote myself. I've had to navigate building a website - something it's taken me a year to feel like I've gotten good at doing. I've had to dive into the world of marketing, finding what...
strawberry aesthetic
You may have noticed the pink and berry-sweet upgrade to my website. It's true, I'm obsessed with fruit, and especially strawberries! They're my favorite to eat, too. I found these lovely collection of watercolor graphics on etsy, at the rosabebe store. I've...
I use Pinterest for everything. Recipes.Decorating.Clothes.Pets.Art. My characters have their own boards! This is how much I love it! Follow...
readers welcome
If you've found me, I assume you are a reader. A fellow book lover. Welcome. I'm so happy you've stopped by, and I hope you enjoy a romp around my new website. I write romance (mostly). I am an artist (sort of). Reading is my...
coming soon
The "coming soon" portion of my site is going to be large for a while yet. But let's focus on the books rather than the website building. My third novel, The Worth of a Penny, releases on March 29. Blurb: Sweetheart Penelope Davies is what her daddy calls gullible,...