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Jessica Ryn is a former midwife and homeless resettlement worker. She has recently completed her MA in Creative Writing at CCCU, and her stories have been shortlisted for the Kimberly Chambers’ Kickstarter Award, Wordsmag and the Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing. When she’s not scribbling away, Jessica can be found meandering through the woods, reading stories that pull on the feel-strings and eating yoghurt-covered skittles. Jessica lives in Dover with her husband, two children and their high-spirited springer spaniel. The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside is her debut novel and her second book, The Imperfect Art of Caring, will be published in November.
Genres: General Fiction
Jessica Ryn recommends
Dear Emmie Blue (2020)
Lia Louis
"I loved it so much. Such a perfectly crafted story that made my heart swell. So many parts gave me a severe case of goosebumps. Emmie is fabulously funny and real, and wow - that ending was perfect. People will not be able to resist Emmie Blue."
The Illustrated Child (2020)
Polly Crosby
"Exquisitely written, stunning, totally unique. Everyone needs to read this."
Before I Saw You (2021)
Emily Houghton
"A beautiful, uplifting story with characters that made me smile on every page."
The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman (2021)
Julietta Henderson
"An absolutely wonderful book. Inspiring, hilarious and so poignant. I ADORE Norman! The book has such real, relatable characters who deal with loss in a beautifully unique way. I can't wait to read it again and I highly recommend it."
Underbelly (2021)
Anna Whitehouse
"Engrossing, fantastically written and painfully real. I laughed, sobbed and got the chills."
Everyday Kindness (2021)
LJ Ross
"I loved every page! Each story was the hug I needed, and the stories from this amazing collection of talented authors were told with poignancy. Exactly what the world needs right now."
Em & Me (2022)
Beth Morrey
"An absolute gem! Beautiful story of second chances, everyday people and love in all its forms."
The Impossible Us (2022)
Sarah Lotz
"It knocked my socks off! Such a ridiculously clever, hilarious read with characters so real, I'll never forget them. One of the best, most original love stories I've ever read."
Sunny (2022)
Sukh Ojla
"An honest, hilarious ride with a heartwarming message. Gorgeously written, and I so want Sunny to be my best friend."
The Girl on the 88 Bus (2022)
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"Heartwarming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters."
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