HeyJaredJessica Overend- Author
I write about the dark side of human nature - and the messy, beautiful chaos of creating while raising a family. If you love chilling twists, raw honesty, and a peek behind the pages, you're in the right place.
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Final Days of Summer (opens the original)
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August hasn’t been very kind to me and my family, but we’re getting things figured out! We had a really bad flood in July that messed up my gas appliances, so I’ve been busy moving in with my Mom/Personal Assistant until we can raise funds to make the proper repairs. Preparations for our Ag Days sale made the last week even more busy.Ag Days is the town celebration for Spring Valley, Minnesota, my hometown. And thankfully, this event did not disappoint!<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img
Back To Reality (opens the original)
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Now that my vacation has officially come to an end, it’s time to return to the wonderful grind of everyday life. As much as I enjoyed the break, reality has a way of reminding us that laundry, schedules, and responsibilities are patiently waiting when we get home!This month, my oldest daughter turned 9 years old, so we celebrated her birthday on Sunday. She had several friends join her for the celebration, and she received some wonderful gifts. Most importantly, she had a fantastic time. It’s ha
Where I've been the last two weeks: (opens the original)
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I hope everyone is doing well! After returning from a wonderful anniversary trip, I'm excited to get back to spending time with the kids, writing my next book, and promoting my published novels.The next few months are shaping up to be busy, with several exciting events on the calendar. I also have a few new projects in the works, and I look forward to sharing more details with you soon. My trip to Salem, Mass was so fun and invigorating! Not only did I get a nice reprieve from my regular routine
Anniversary Adventures and Upcoming Events (opens the original)
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Life has certainly been busy lately. Between ongoing car troubles and a full schedule, it feels like every time I solve one challenge, another one appears. While it has been a stressful season, I'm choosing to focus on the exciting experiences ahead.My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary with a trip to Salem, Massachusetts, a destination I've wanted to visit for years. I'm looking forward to exploring its rich history, unique charm, and, of course, all things "witchy." We also plan to
The Adult Book Fair (opens the original)
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After ending last weekend on crutches, I wasn’t exactly looking forward to attending this weekend’s event. Knowing it would be a large venue, I anticipated doing a lot of walking and navigating the event with crutches didn’t sound like much fun.We stayed in an interesting historic hotel. While the building showed its age, the room was clean and the beds were comfortable. After checking in, we headed to the venue to set up the night before the event.Thankfully, we were able to drive right up to t
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