Category Archives: Fiction

Summer Girl – An award-winning romantic short-story

Posted on December 13, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

“I won a trip to Disney World for this light-hearted humorous romance – it’s from a very youthful point of view that you will surely enjoy. Without further ado…  here is my favorite little short story… Summer Girl!“ ~ Jessica … Continue reading →

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Savage Journey 4.5 Star Read by Blogger Long and Short Reviews

Posted on September 10, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

“Aptly named, Savage Journey follows the life struggles of a small group set in the mid 1600s on the American continent. This drama is a serious novel of life; there’s romance there, of course, but also a certain grim hardiness, … Continue reading →

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Seeking The Original American Way

Posted on August 19, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

Seeking The Original American Way.

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Seeking The Original American Way

Posted on August 19, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

Original Native American Philosophy is why this Country Worked for Eons I am a romance author and although I try to keep my tales both light-hearted and positive at the core, my research often puts me in a melancholy state of mind. … Continue reading →

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Mouthwatering: An Eastern Native American Historical Recipe Guide

Posted on July 25, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

Today, I find myself…well, hungry. Researching historical fiction can be tiresome work, but as I was editing some text late last night, I discovered something of interest. My stomach was growling -literally – from the descriptions I presented in my storyline. … Continue reading →

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Historical Fiction’s New Leading Man… Nicholas Belline, Coeur de Bois

Posted on June 30, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

The French-Canadian adventurer, explorer, and trapper makes his mark on a wide, frontier land… and it’s Native inhabitants. My latest hero is my favorite… hands down folks, no regrets, sorry to the others I have left behind, but..I simply cannot help … Continue reading →

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Sidekicks, Accomplices, and Oddballs – An Author’s Guide to Creating Superb Supporting Characters

Posted on April 29, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

The birth of a unique side character is probably the most enjoyable aspect to creative storytelling, in Jessica Leigh’s opinion. Many new writers are caught up – and rightly so – in the intricate development of the hero and heroine, … Continue reading →

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The Burning One – A Short Story by Author Jessica Leigh

Posted on March 28, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

In many cultures, visitation by a divine angel can occur in varying forms. Have you ever experienced an angelic event that touched your life? ~Jessica Leigh The Burning One Moonlight slid through the open window and kissed her awake. Eva … Continue reading →

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A Romance Writer’s Tip That You Would Never Think Of

Posted on February 26, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We all know the importance of having someone else objectively beta-read and critique your work. Unfortunately, it is particularly hard for small Indie authors to accomplish without a fan club, or a bff literary wizard, or even a mom … Continue reading →

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The Lady in Red – a Historical Short Story

Posted on January 29, 2014 by writerjessicaleigh

This is a true story as told by my great-grandfather, Joseph F. Kepler. ~Written and recounted by Jessica Leigh I would never forget that morning. At the very least, until my dying day. Mayhap even longer should the Lord see … Continue reading →

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