Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a mom and guardian to a large brood of teens. I’ve had eight book published, with more on the way. I like coffee with cream and sugar. 😉
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book. An Unlikely Duchess, releases in December 2021. I don’t remember what inspired it, but I think I’ve always wanted to write a hero who is a bit of a beast, and a lady who is not cowed by him.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No. It’s feast or famine, but if I have a deadline, I manage to write consistently.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many! I love, love Francine Rivers’ older books. I cut my teeth on Julie Garwood and as I got older, Linda Howard.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a regency historical romance about a stubborn lady who hires a Bow Street Runner to find fault with suitors. I’m also working on the fourth book in my Manatee Bay Series. Sharon from the first book had quite a traumatic past. When she has to come home, she starts to fall in love with a local martial arts instructor.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still on Facebook, though I’m trying to use IG more.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing! Be flexible and never stop learning. Trust your own voice.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The greatest commandment: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your soul. And then, the second. Love your neighbor the way you love yourself.
What are you reading now?
The Woman Left Behind by Linda Howard
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’d like to keep creating fun regency romances and I hope they are picked up by a publisher.
What is your favorite book of all time?
A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers. But I also love, love The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
Author Websites and Profiles
Jessica Nelson Website
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