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Jessica Shirvington

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Jessica Shirvington is the author of THE VIOLET EDEN CHAPTERS also known as THE EMBRACE SERIES. An entrepreneur, author, and mother living in Sydney, Australia, Jessica is also a 2011 finalist for Cosmopolitan’s annual Fun, Fearless Female Award. She’s also one of the lucky few who met the love of her life at age seventeen: Matt Shirvington, a former Olympian and current sports broadcaster for FOXTEL and Sky News. Married for almost eleven years with two beautiful daughters, Sienna and Winter, Jessica knows her early age romance and its longevity has definitely contributed to how she tackles relationships in her YA novels. Previously, she founded a coffee distribution company, Stella Imports, in London, and before that was involved in the m...more


So, I have to start by apologising for taking so long to post this blog. I know this is a total cliché – but something came up and I had to drop everything for a couple of weeks. Now I’m back at my computer and trying to catch up on emails and commitments. I have a firm belief that if you take the time to reach out to me, the least I can do is give you a wave back! Therefore, to anyone I may ha... read more »
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“Love will kill us all." He said sadly. "First it makes us lie furiously so we can be what me must in order to appear deserving. Then, it tears us apart with raw truth. Whether we are man, exile or angel - It doesn't matter. For us all, the nature of truth is unforgiving.”
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“Did you ever think we would be anything other than unbelievable?”
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“Would you die for her?'
I almost stopped breathing.
I could feel his eyes on me.
'I do. Every day.”
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message 44: by Renee

Renee C Hey Jess,
When does Endless come out? On your website it says August, on Goodreads it says September and you posted it was October...If it's August, Yay only 3 and a bit months to go!!
Can't wait :) <3


message 43: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Renee wrote: "OH MY GOD!!! Jess I just found the new trailers for emblaze and endless and I was soooo happy and excited and people probably get scared, but they were amazing!!! I cannot wait for September! 4 MON..."

Hi Renee, Glad you like them! And, no, I didn't have any involvement in making the trailers. The publishers took care of everything!
Can't wait to share Endless with everyone. :)


message 42: by Renee

Renee C OH MY GOD!!! Jess I just found the new trailers for emblaze and endless and I was soooo happy and excited and people probably get scared, but they were amazing!!! I cannot wait for September! 4 MONTHS!!
Did you help make the trailers? I love them! Thankyou for writing such an inspirational, mysterious, amazing, and magical story, with a few hot guys in there...<3
Lots of love
Renee


Katherine Jessica wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Hi Jessica,

Feel a bit like an embarrassed fangirl, however I just wanted to say I really love your books! People don't give positive feedback enough :) I recently thought I'd re..."


Thanks so much for getting back to me Jess, and for those suggestions! I've read a few of those series and loved them so will give the others a go too.

Absolutely can't wait until the next book, I'll keep hooking my friends into the story until then! :)
xx


message 40: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Maryam wrote: "Hey! It's Maryam!. Wow I can't believe I'm talking to an author? I so glad you accepted the friend request. I can't wait to read the rest of your books!"

Hi Maryam,
Thanks so much for your message - sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you!! I look forward to chatting books with you and feel free to drop by anytime and say hi!
Jess xx


message 39: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Lily wrote: "Thank you for the the friend add. I really enjoyed Reading Embrace looking forward to reading the other books from the Violet Eden series. Any book recommendation would be great and of course I lov..."

Hi Lily, You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed Embrace and I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the rest of the series as it is released. Is there anything particular you are enjoying reading at the moment? I just read Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi and thought is was a great read! xx


message 38: by Lily

Lily Thank you for the the friend add. I really enjoyed Reading Embrace looking forward to reading the other books from the Violet Eden series. Any book recommendation would be great and of course I love to talk about books any time. Thank you for your time Take Care.
-Lily :)


message 37: by Maryam

Maryam Hey! It's Maryam!. Wow I can't believe I'm talking to an author? I so glad you accepted the friend request. I can't wait to read the rest of your books!


message 36: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Katherine wrote: "Hi Jessica,

Feel a bit like an embarrassed fangirl, however I just wanted to say I really love your books! People don't give positive feedback enough :) I recently thought I'd re-skim the Violet E..."


Hi Katherine,
Don't be embarrassed, I love hearing from readers! Really! And thank you so much for your kind words, it is always great to get positive feedback and it is awesome that you connected with Violet's character and found yourself on an emotional ride - that's what I was going for!!
Now, as for other books I'd recommend... If you're into dystopian, I just read Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi and I really liked it. And I'd also suggest Divergent by Veronica Roth.
I think there are a few good books out about magic with strong heroines, but I particularly like an adult series, The Allie Beckstrom novels, by Devon Monk, and I love The Magic Study series by Maria V Snyder (They are YA and well worth a read).
If you haven't read the Vampire Academy books by Richelle Mead, I think they're great. And while we are on the subject of vampires, Chole Neill's series, the Chicagoland Vampire Novels, are awesome (adult series).
If you are looking for books that come under the angel theme, I have to admit, I haven't read a lot of them as I try to steer clear. However, I have read Unearthly by Cynthia Hand and I thought that was great - not heaps of action, but great characters and fab storytelling. I haven't read the second one yet, but I intend to.
That should keep you going. Let me know what you think if you get around to reading any of them. :)
Very best,
Jess xx


message 35: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Mara wrote: "Hello Jessica! I am a big BIG fan of yours now (you and your books) and I can't WAIT to read all the books you have to come in the future :) I have read a lot of young adult books-some of them not ..."

Hi Mara,
Thanks so much for taking the time so send me a message! It is so great that you have been enjoying the series. I hope you continue to!
Very best,
Jess


Katherine Hi Jessica,

Feel a bit like an embarrassed fangirl, however I just wanted to say I really love your books! People don't give positive feedback enough :) I recently thought I'd re-skim the Violet Eden Chapters (and ended up completely re-reading them) and fell in love with the amazing stories and characters all over again. I fall head over heels into Violet's emotional roller coaster (and woah what an emotional ride that is!) with each and every word, and it's a feat very few authors can pull off. Which leads me to ask, are there any books you can suggest that I might like, that are similar to yours in that regard? I'm determined to read less quantity and more quality this year! :)

Glad I jumped on board this series from the get-go in Oz and so happy to see how it's taken off OS, and so it should. Cannot wait (literally, it's eating me away inside) for the next adventure. Keep up the fantastic work!!

Kindest,
Katherine


message 33: by Mara

Mara Jayne Hello Jessica! I am a big BIG fan of yours now (you and your books) and I can't WAIT to read all the books you have to come in the future :) I have read a lot of young adult books-some of them not very well put together- but I REALLY enjoy yours :) :) :) Thank you for creating such engrossing books!!!
Lots of fellow Australian love :)
Mara


message 32: by Maria

Maria I think i am stalking you over here I promice this would be the last comment.. Better move on Twitter I just had to say that Emblaze was heart breaking and soo amazing specially the scene when Linc express his feeling at last.. Okay i have to admit i left a tear during that scene!Plus i feel honour to see that the scene moved to Santorini Really beautiful Island (I am Greek and i still felt joy reading about it) Thaaank you!!


message 31: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Marianna wrote: "Hi Jessica! Thanks for accepting the request. Is Embrace available on Kindle? Thx! :)"

Hi Marianna,
Yes, Embrace is available on Kindle from Amazon.com. :-)


message 30: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Maria wrote: "Hi Jessica Thank you so much for accepting m friend request1 I really like the series I actually finished the 2rd book and i am about to begin the 3rd one! I am #TeamLinc all the way Can we put Jo..."

Hi Maria,
You're welcome. I look forward to chatting in the future. So gald you are enjoying the series. Josh Dallas is a great choice for Linc - and, yes, I remember we chatted on twitter!
Hope you enjoy Emblaze! xx


message 29: by Maria

Maria Hi Jessica Thank you so much for accepting m friend request1 I really like the series I actually finished the 2rd book and i am about to begin the 3rd one! I am #TeamLinc all the way Can we put Josh Dallas for Linc please??!! (You might remember me from twitter i have a thing for Linc and Josh Dallas lol)


message 28: by Ms. L

Ms. L Thanks for the add Jessica! Looking forward to reading your books :)


message 27: by Georgia

Georgia Jessica wrote: "Georgia wrote: "Hi Jessica, I was just wondering when the Endless will be coming out in Australia? I can't wait! xx"

Hi Georgia, ENDLESS will be out in Australia Oct, 2012. xx"


Awesome! I cannot wait! thank you x


message 26: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Georgia wrote: "Hi Jessica, I was just wondering when the Endless will be coming out in Australia? I can't wait! xx"

Hi Georgia, ENDLESS will be out in Australia Oct, 2012. xx


message 25: by Georgia

Georgia Hi Jessica, I was just wondering when the Endless will be coming out in Australia? I can't wait! xx


message 24: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Роза (that's Russian for Rose) wrote: "Hey Jessica, again.
I'm coming close to haunting your page. Sorry.
Anyway, I was wondering how many books in the Violet Eden Chapters you'll write. Will Endless be the last or will you write more?"


Hi Rose! I've just finished writing Endless. It is pretty safe to say it won't be the last one. I can tell you there will be no more than 6 in the series. xx


Роза (that's Russian for Rose) Jude Hey Jessica, again.
I'm coming close to haunting your page. Sorry.
Anyway, I was wondering how many books in the Violet Eden Chapters you'll write. Will Endless be the last or will you write more?


message 22: by Nikki

Nikki Hi Jessica, thanks for the add... just returned from "Black Hand Ball" event in Sydney (Hush Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick). Please please please do an event for your books... we have our costumes already organised and ideas to paint tatoos on wrists etc!!! And of course we are dying to meet you!!!


message 21: by Fabi

Fabi Hi Jessica
Thanks for the add =]


Роза (that's Russian for Rose) Jude Monica wrote: "I am finding it so hard to get your second novel! I am in the process of reading Embrace and can't put it down. I must have Enticed but everywhere I go is 'unavailable' and I swear everyone in NZ i..."

Hey, Monica, it IS out in NZ cos I found it in a little library MONTHS ago and I live in NZ. I've never seen it in any of the bookstores though. Which is annoying as I want my own copy.


message 19: by Lola (last edited Oct 19, 2011 05:41am)

Lola Hey Jessica,

When you wrote Emblaze,
(Without giving too much away for the overseas kids)
"He smelled of Lilies only, And she knew- Lilies held all the power" Is that meant to be a figure of speech because he is The Sole or is it something more?

Obviously I picked up on the other clue, that because James smelt of vanilla, thats why when Violet uses her power she smells like vanilla to Linc. Inherited.

So, it had me thinking about inheritence, clearly she has The Sole's essence and he smelt like Lilies and she likes Lilies - Could there be another reason there for Violet because "They hold all the power"?

Lola x


message 18: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Anagina wrote: "I've wanted to read your book soo badly for a long time now! but I can't find it anywhere where I live, in Sweden. :("

Hi Anagina,
If you are happy to read in english you can now buy embrace on amazon.co.uk or bookdepository.co.uk and I think they both come with free delivery! Enticed will be out feb/march 2012 :) Hope you get a copy soon! x


message 17: by Ariana

Ariana I've wanted to read your book soo badly for a long time now! but I can't find it anywhere where I live, in Sweden. :(


Brittany M. Jess - I'm FINALLY getting to read Emblaze this week and, at 60 pages in I must say - IT'S PERFECT SO FAR. I don't know how you always manage to deliver, but you do! Hopefully (well, no doubt...) I will devour it quickly and post my review!


message 15: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Rose wrote: "Okay, now read Enticed and eagerly waiting for Emblaze! The first two books are brilliant!"

Yay, Rose! So glad you are enjoying them!! :)


message 14: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Monica wrote: "I am finding it so hard to get your second novel! I am in the process of reading Embrace and can't put it down. I must have Enticed but everywhere I go is 'unavailable' and I swear everyone in NZ i..."

Hi Monica,
You're not the first Kiwi to ask this question so I am ready with an answer. Fingers crossed! Try ordering online at:
http://www.seekbooks.co.nz/booksearch...
As far as I can see they are selling all the books and have stock.
Good luck !!:)
Jess x


message 13: by Monica

Monica I am finding it so hard to get your second novel! I am in the process of reading Embrace and can't put it down. I must have Enticed but everywhere I go is 'unavailable' and I swear everyone in NZ is telling me its coming out next year...What the?? I keep telling them its already out! Its crazy...and I can't wait till Emblaze comes out either!


Роза (that's Russian for Rose) Jude Okay, now read Enticed and eagerly waiting for Emblaze! The first two books are brilliant!


message 11: by Ellen

Ellen congratulations on selling Embrace and Enticed rights to the US and UK! i hope this means we get an aussie book tour soon :D i can't wait for Emblaze. xo


message 10: by Jessica

Jessica Shirvington Shadow Rose wrote: "Hello Jessica. Thanks for accepting my friend request. Also, I REALLY loved Embrace and I can't wait for Enticed to come out.
Keep writing!"


Hi Shadow Rose, thanks for the message. Drop by anytime! So great to hear from people who have enjoyed EMBRACE. Chat soon, Jess x


Роза (that's Russian for Rose) Jude Hello Jessica. Thanks for accepting my friend request. Also, I REALLY loved Embrace and I can't wait for Enticed to come out.
Keep writing!


Jessica Shirvington Danielle wrote: "may I just say, i really enjoyed Embrace, & CANNOT wait till enticed arrives in stores!! :)
oh & loved the book trailer"


Hi Danielle,
Thanks for you lovely message! I am so pleased you enjoyed EMBRACE. It is the absolute best thing for an author to hear.
Book trailers are heaps of fun. I'm glad you liked the one for EMBRACE. There should be one up in the near future for ENTICED - so keep an eye out! Would love to know what you think of it.


message 7: by « Dani » (last edited Jan 10, 2011 10:52pm)

« Dani » may I just say, i really enjoyed Embrace, & CANNOT wait till enticed arrives in stores!! :)
oh & loved the book trailer


Jessica The cover for Enticed looks great! Can't wait to read it!!!


♥ ĸαяα ♥ Jessica wrote: "Just had a first look at the artwork for ENTICED cover.
It's amazing! The designers have done a stunning job!

Will post it as soon as all the final touches are finished."


yay! Can't wait for enticed!!!! :D


Jessica Shirvington Just had a first look at the artwork for ENTICED cover.
It's amazing! The designers have done a stunning job!

Will post it as soon as all the final touches are finished.


Brittany M. Oh, I can't wait for both! I will most certainly help you if you ever need it! Good luck :D!


Jessica Shirvington Brittany wrote: "Hi Jessica! Thank you for sending me a friend request, I appreciate it! I'm glad you're now on goodreads! Once again, I can't wait for Entice and will be MORE than happy to review your fantastic bo..."

Thanks Brittany, great to have you as a new friend. I am just getting everything set up on goodreads and simultaneously with my author website which will launch soon. I am fairly backward at the whole blogging thing etc. You do such a great job, I will have to stop by and ask for pointers!
Glad you are looking forward to Enticed. It will be released in first half of 2011 which is really exciting!
Jess xo


Brittany M. Hi Jessica! Thank you for sending me a friend request, I appreciate it! I'm glad you're now on goodreads! Once again, I can't wait for Entice and will be MORE than happy to review your fantastic book once again!

Brittany


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