Writing (novel writing, article writing, screenwriting and TV writing), politics, literature, finding the right graduate school, traveling, volunteering with the Humane Society and Shriners Hospital for Children (scoliosis ward), film, theater, the beach, anything equine related, Absolute Write Forums, Verla Kay Forums, Broadway, film, beach
National Velvet, Moulin Rouge, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Congeniality, anything with Johnny Depp or Nicole Kidman, Something's Gotta Give, Under the Tuscan Sun, The Hours, The Illusionist, Mean Girls, all Harry Potter movies
Television
Gilmore Girls, Alias reruns, Desperate Housewives (please, get back the season one magic!), Boston Legal, Sex and the City reruns, Will and Grace reruns, Grey's Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, Men in Trees, General Hospital,
Books
Riding Lessons, Flying Changes, Harry Potter, the Horse Whisperer, Saddle Club, Thoroughbred, Cat Who series, Kate Brian, Libba Bray, Twilight series
About me: Hey! I’m Jess and I'm the author of TAKE THE REINS (Canterwood Crest #1). TAKE THE REINS is the first in a series of eight books from Simon & Schuster's Aladdin MIX.
I'm also a freelance writer for newspapers and magazines. You'll find over 100 pieces of my work in magazines such as Girls' Life, Guideposts Sweet 16 and The Writer.
I'm a former homeschooler who started college at sixteen and graduated with a BA in English from Florida State University in 2007.
I love supporting the Humane Society, Shriners Hospital for Children and horse-related charities. I had a spinal fusion at Shriners in St. Louis in 2000 and I'm president and co-founder of "Str8 Spines for Shriners" a support group for children and teens facing surgery. For several years, I volunteered with the Effingham Co. Humane Society and fostered dozens of cats and kittens.
I love the beach, movies and entertainment magazines. :)
TAKE THE REINS (CANTERWOOD CREST), follows an eighth grader from her tiny hometown to a boarding school where she competes with the equestrian elite. I blog for Teen Fiction Cafe. Visit my Website for more!
I am truly blessed with the gift of your friendship. I'm very sorry that I haven't been in touch like I should have lately. With all that has been going on with Winston I have not gotten too many chances to be online. The weeks have really gone by fast. I praise God so much that Winston is improving and is almost back to 100%. Now we’re going through an uncertain future with JJ as he remains in ICU at the animal hospital. (Details on my blog if you're interested). Hopefully everything will be fine and back to normal soon. Will you please keep our family in your prayers? Thank you for understanding and continuing to be my friend.
I just finished reading Behind the Bit a few days ago and I just wanted to tell you I think it is awesome, amazing and I am so excited for your next book to come out! :D
Hey girl, long time no chat. What's up? I've graduated!!! I'm so excited. I'm just praying about a job now. When am I going to get a copy of your book? I have some time to do some reading now. :)
Hey Jessica. Thanks for adding me. Did you get the E-Mail that I sent you with my suggestions for "Canterwood Crest" and if so what did you think of my ideas? I'm still waiting for my Autographed Canterwood Crest Poast Card. No pressure. Hope we'll get to meet each other some day.
Thank you so much for the add! Congratulations on an amazing and fun career. I am a songwriter with two children's book series in the works...neither about horses, but I too grew up with the Billy and Blaze books, the Marguerite Henry books, and collecting Breyer model Horses. I am now blessed with an eleven year old daughter who loves horses and The Saddle Club series and movies. I love watching them as much as she does! We look forward to getting to know your stories and characters, and the best of luck to you...most of all, ENJOY! -D.L. Davis
