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Jessica R. Patch

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Jessica R. Patch is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than thirty novels. Known for her pulse-pounding plots, emotionally charged characters, and signature twists, Jessica's stories explore themes of justice, resilience, and the unshakable power of hope.

Whether weaving inspirational stories of danger edged with romance or crafting chilling thrillers that probe the shadows of the human heart, Jessica delivers fiction that thrills while shining light in the darkest places.

She makes her home in Northwest Mississippi, where she enjoys life with her family, a good cup of tea, and dreaming up her next edge-of-your-seat story usually over tacos and queso.

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I'm an aspiring writer, but I'm dealing with two things: I get discouraged every single day because 96% of manuscripts are rejected, and I haven't had an idea for years, literally. There's too many people wanting to be writers, and knowing there's so much competition just kills me a little every day. When I get motivated, immediatly something appears about the industry that kills it. Any tips on how to deal with this?

Jessica R. Patch Hi Cintia!
First off, I want to say thank you for asking me this question. It can be all to easy to slip into discouragement and give up on your dream …moreHi Cintia!
First off, I want to say thank you for asking me this question. It can be all to easy to slip into discouragement and give up on your dream to write. I see that you are a Jesus Follower, so I'll speak to you through the lens of faith. :) First off, spend time in prayer and make sure that writing is a God-given passion and calling on your life. When you know that He's asked this of you, it will help your drive to keep going when things seem impossible b/c with Christ all things ARE possible! Also, pray and ask Him to give you ideas, to help you find ideas and to breathe stories to life inside you! I do this all the time! It's important to know what it going on in the industry b/c not only is writing a passion, but a business if you want to do it and make a living. BUT, even though it seems daunting, if God has called you to this, He won't fail you or let you down. I started writing in 2008 and it wasn't until 2015 that my first contract came. That's a lot of books written collecting dust. I refused to give up. I revisited people in the Bible who had great odds against them, and seeing their success and God proving faithful built my faith and kept me encouraged to keep going. Don't look at other writers as competition. In fact, don't look at them at all! Just keep focused on what you're writing and what you should be doing! Also, finding a group of writers who will critique for you, hold you accountable and be a sounding board b/c they understand is important. I have a small group of women who also write and are authors. We've journeyed this long road together, holding each other up, praying for one another and cheering each other on. I highly recommend finding a group like this! I hope this helps.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Jessica R. Patch I got the idea for Concealed Identity watching Storage Wars! Have you seen it? People bid on storage units that have been abandoned. But the catch is …moreI got the idea for Concealed Identity watching Storage Wars! Have you seen it? People bid on storage units that have been abandoned. But the catch is you can only bid based on what you see from a distance. No digging around inside first is allowed. So many ideas sprang up.(less)

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	Her Darkest Secret: A Second Chance Suspense Inspirational Romance (FBI: Strange Crimes Unit, 1) 4.23 avg rating — 1,995 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Girl Upstairs 4.05 avg rating — 1,909 ratings — published 2026 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Cry in the Dark: A Hunt for a Serial Killer Inspirational Romance (FBI: Strange Crimes Unit, 2) 4.25 avg rating — 1,749 ratings — published 2023 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Other Sister 4.11 avg rating — 1,369 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Garden Girls: A Serial Killer Thriller – An FBI Agent and Secret Child Suspense Inspirational Romance (FBI: Strange Crimes Unit, 3) 4.28 avg rating — 1,265 ratings — published 2024 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cold Case Revenge (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit #6) 4.55 avg rating — 698 ratings — published 2023 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trail of Threats (Mountain Country K-9 Unit #6) 4.62 avg rating — 448 ratings — published 2024 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Threat of Revenge (Dakota K-9 Unit #6) 4.49 avg rating — 386 ratings — published 2025 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cold Case Double Cross (Cold Case Investigators, #2) 4.39 avg rating — 374 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cold Case Takedown (Cold Case Investigators, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 376 ratings — published 2021 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Trust Him in the Deep Waters!”
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“You and me, we're like magnets from here on out.”
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“Don't worry about me, Grace. I'm a big boy and this ain't my first rodeo.”
― Jessica R. Patch, Recovered Secrets: A Clean Amnesia Inspirational Suspense Romance

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“Don't worry about me, Grace. I'm a big boy and this ain't my first rodeo.”
― Jessica R. Patch, Recovered Secrets: A Clean Amnesia Inspirational Suspense Romance

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“You and me, we're like magnets from here on out.”
― Jessica R. Patch, Final Verdict

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“He was pretty sure he didn't need a Post-it note to remind him a killer was coming. With vengeance. With death on his mind. And he was laser-focused.”
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