Author of Orphaned Gods, writer of Shattered Spire, and editor of The Blackfeather Chronicles. You can find more of Jessica’s creations on Twitter and Goodreads.
Jessica is continuing work on revisions to Orphaned Gods Book 1, Beasts and Hunters. The first draft of this book is pretty old–won’t say how many years–so the characterization is off in lots of places, and some things about the … Continued
Just an update on Jessica’s NaNoWriMo–she’s a winner! In November she wrote just over 50,000 words of Sons and Houses, the fourth book in the Orphaned Gods series. That’s less than half of the book done, so she’s going to … Continued
A plot twist in your story can be the moment when your readers gasp in mingled horror and delight and can’t stop reading. Or it could be the moment when they set the book down in disgust. What makes a … Continued
Khai, a character from Orphaned Gods. “I . . .” Khai swallowed, and pulled a handful of black powder from the pouch at his waist. “I’m here to kill you.” Gailan gave him a long, slow look. “I know.” “You … Continued
This visual novel (an illustrated choose-your-own-adventure video game) is written by Jessica Van Oort and Ruth Lampi, coded by Ryan Gately, with art by Ruth Lampi. It’ll be suitable for ages 13 and up. You play a character who wakes … Continued
Take the Service Academy exams! Have you always dreamed of leaving the dirt behind and working among the stars? The Consortium Service Academy is your path to cutting-edge jobs in space exploration. The new Spire program needs recruits in all … Continued