Jessica Avery
"Jessica has been a voracious reader since she was old enough to hold chapter books right side up. She has an MA in English from the University of Maine, and has been writing about books online since 2015. She started out writing about the Romance genre, but in recent years she has rekindled her love for Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy, with an emphasis on works of queer fiction. You can follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram.
Reading Pathways: Dawn Kurtagich Books
Jessica Avery
February 21, 2020
Get to know Dawn Kertagich books, just in time for Women in Horror Month.
We Have History: 15 Historical Romance Novels About Estranged Lovers
Jessica Avery
November 22, 2019
Dive deep into these drama-free (hah!) historical romances about estranged lovers.
10 Creepy, Captivating Horror Poetry Collections
Jessica Avery
October 31, 2019
Combo your love for horror with your love for poetry with these horror poetry collections, with works by new and established writers and from indie presses.
15 Authors Like Stephen King You Need to Add to Your TBR
Jessica Avery
October 21, 2019
These authors like Stephen King will appeal to his fans, but each is still doing their own thing and making their own mark on the horror genre.
14 Space Horror Books for Those Who Dare to Believe
Jessica Avery
October 11, 2019
Buckle up, engage thrusters, and let's warp our way to some of the darkest corners of the universe with these adult and YA space horror books.
Why I Gave Up ARCs to Be a Happier Reader
Jessica Avery
September 30, 2019
ARCs can be coveted perks for book bloggers, but what if Advance Review Copies also contribute to a readers' sense of guilt?
Ecce Homo: Sex and the Passion in Tiffany Reisz’s THE PRINCE
Jessica Avery
September 25, 2019
A deep dive into a scene from THE PRINCE, from Tiffany Reisz's erotic romance series Original Sinners, and its parallels with Christ's passion.
10 Standalone Romance Series You Can Read in Any Order
Jessica Avery
Want to get lost in a romance series without the commitment of having to read the books in order? Check out these standalone romance series.
15 Stephen King Quotes About Writing for Early NaNo Preppers
Jessica Avery
September 22, 2019
In the super early stages of planning for NaNoWriMo? These Stephen King quotes from ON WRITING will help inspire your preparation.
Why Edgar Allan Poe Makes a Cameo in Anya Seton’s DRAGONWYCK
Jessica Avery
September 10, 2019
We're taking a close look at the appearance and influence of Edgar Allan Poe in DRAGONWYCK, Anya Seton's classic Gothic romance.