I've started a new blog on writing at http://plottwister.blog.com. This blog is to share writing advice, book reviews and stories.

On Thursday 29th April, 7pm, I will be at Farnsfield Library in Nottinghamshire to talk about how I became an author and read some extracts from Child of the Hive. The event is free of charge. Refreshments will be available for a small charge. Please call the library to book a place on 01623 883917 as there is a limited number of spaces. The address is: Farnsfield Library New Hill Farnsfield Newark NG22 8JN

For those who weren't able to attend, this visual blurb is a collection of photos and video clips intended to give an impression of the story, without giving away the whole plot. It was played at the novel's launch party.

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in making this video.

Thank you to everyone who attended the launch party yesterday. The event was a great success and it was fantastic to see so many friends and family there. I found myself spread rather thinly during the event so my apologies if all I managed to say to you was, "Hello, how do you want the book dedicated?"

If you have any photos of the event, I'd love to get a copy. Please email them to me at childofthehive@live.co.uk

Child of the Hive has reached it's official publication date, which means book shops should be able to stock it. Try going into your local Waterstone's and looking for it. If you don't see it, you can still ask them to order it in.

A new extract is now available. In this extract, the character Alex is somewhere she doesn't want to be.

A new extract is now available. In this extract, the character Sophie has a meeting with a former enemy.

On the 26th September 2009, Jessica will be celebrating the launch of her novel in the Wimpole Room at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. You're welcome to join the celebration and to purchase a signed copy of the book at a special discount price.

Please contact Jessica to get details of the event and to have your name added to the guest list.