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My First Full-Length Novel Contract!

I am thrilled to be under contract with Three Worlds Press for "Forced Perspective," which will be my first full-length novel to be accepted for publication. As you may know, Three Worlds also published my romantic ghost story, "Breathless" as part of their Sea Mist Series.

"Forced Perspective" will be part of Three World's River Bend Series. River Bend, Missouri is the kind of town where everybody wants to live, and her stories will be full of romance and paranormal fun. I'll be keeping you p...

New Leap Books Contract

I'm under contract with Leap Books! Again!
"Fright before Christmas" to be released fall, 2015. I'm so excited! June has been a great month for me.

My short story,"Breathless"was released byThree Worlds Pressjust as the month rolled in.My story, "The Ship," was accepted for publication in the online literary magazine,Theme of Absence. And, just yesterday, I was notified that my short story, "The Carol," a silly tale of Christmas terror, was accepted into the upcomingLeap BooksAnthology, "Fr...

Like we need any more reason to read ...

Coming Soon: "The Ship" in Theme of Absence Literary Magazine

I am so excited! My first piece of flash fiction has been accepted for publication in Theme of Absence: An Online Magazine of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction, a beautiful FREE literary magazine.

The Editor, Jason Bougger, is committed to providing access to free stories for readers and to supporting authors via his beautiful publication.

Look for my story, "The Ship," and an interview by Jason, on the Theme of Absence website on July 17th.

In the meantime, check out the dozens of super...

"Breathless" Cover

Isn't it dreamy? A HUGE than you to Magali Frechette for her incredible work on my first solo release cover.

Look for "Breathless," one story from the Sea Mist Series by from Three Worlds Press, on May 28th with pre-orders available approximately one week before.

Be Like the Bird

Beware the Little White Rabbit the Audiobook

What?

You heard me. For those who attended the Author Spring Fling on Facebook a couple weeks ago, I promised you some very interesting news from Leap Books. Well, now you have it. This collection of thirteen diverse takes on Alice's Adventures is going to be produced in audiobook format. Happy dance time! Have you made a trip down the Rabbit Hole yet? The 5 STAR reviews are coming in! CLICK HEREto purchase "Beware the Little White Rabbit" 5 STAR REVIEW! Amazing Twists on Al...

Print Edition for "Beware the Little White Rabbit" is Now Available

You've waited patiently, but the wait for the print edition of "Beware the Little White Rabbit" is over. Now we just have to wait for the audio edition ... sigh.

In the meantime, check out this excerpt of my story. If you're interested in more teasers, you can find them on the Leap Books Blog. Alice in Wilderland
By Jessica Bayliss Alice snapped off another shot and checked the image in her camera’s viewfinder. The light was wrong. She adjusted some settings and brushed a
fur...

Now that's some wisdom.

My New Favorite Months

To think, I used to hate March and April. The cold, the rain, the bleak wait for spring.Well, not anymore. Yeah, sure there's still the cold, the rain, and the wait for spring, but this year, it won't be bleak.

Why? Three reasons.

March 2nd was the day I signed my contract with Three Worlds Press for my short, romantic ghost story, "Breathless."

Issue 31 of Sanitarium Magazinecomes out March 20th where you can find my short horror story, "The Muse."

And, April 14th is the book birthday of the Le...