Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee

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Once upon a time—somewhere between laundry piles and bedtime stories—Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee fell in love with fairy tales and the belief that they still matter. She reimagines classic stories through the lens of real life, where courage and love are the truest magic of all.

Her debut novel, Ella, received the Silver Quill Award from the League of Utah Writers, and her third novel, Finding Beauty in the Beast, earned the Gold Quill Award, both in YA Fiction. A passionate advocate for young writers, Jessilyn loves encouraging youth to pursue their creative dreams and has visited schools throughout Utah and surrounding states. A graduate of Brigham Young University with a BA in English, Jessilyn grew up in Southern California in a family of m
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Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee Hi Cayla! It's so great to hear from you! Thank you for your question. (I'm sorry it took me a while to see it!) Here is a link to the kindle version …moreHi Cayla! It's so great to hear from you! Thank you for your question. (I'm sorry it took me a while to see it!) Here is a link to the kindle version of Ella's Will. For some reason this one has been trickier to find in this format. It doesn't just show up like my other books, so I'm so glad you asked. Let me know if you have any more questions. Happy reading!
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Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee Hello Ella (What a beautiful name. :)) You are so sweet! I think you are on the right track with focusing on story line and characters. Those are the …moreHello Ella (What a beautiful name. :)) You are so sweet! I think you are on the right track with focusing on story line and characters. Those are the foundation of the story and are critical. Those are what I focus on first, making sure my characters are real and that the story line is compelling. I add descriptions later to make the story come alive. :) I try to immerse myself in the scene--what is the character seeing, feeling, hearing, etc.? When have I been in a similar situation and what did I see, hear, and feel? When I ask myself questions like that, I can hopefully convey those things on the page and hopefully the reader feels them too. A lot of the time, the descriptive phrases come to my mind when I'm not writing, just living life, which is when we really feel things anyway. Pay attention to those moments and write down those phrases and words that come to mind while you're really experiencing life, then fit them into your story. The more you experience, the more you can describe. I hope that answered your question. It was great to hear from you! (less)
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Ella by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee
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Wow! This was such a beautiful and unique retelling of Cinderella and I absolutely loved it! It was amazing and definitely one of the best Cinderella retellings I’ve ever read! It might even be my favorite one! Also, the cover is a" Read more of this review »
Finding Beauty in the Beast by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee
"Spot on!

Loved this retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I loved all the characters and Jessilyn's writing is exceptional. She is a story teller that wraps around you and won't let go. Until the last page. Well done! "
Awake at Widmore Manor by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee
"Lost loves are one of my favorite types of stories, and this is such a wonderful sweet book. I laughed, cried and got a heart full of happiness. Love, love love it. "
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"Sunshine in my heart

Loved this book. Loved this authors writing. So fitting for the Regency period. This book just radiated peace and love, amidst the story of heartache, loss and then redemption."
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This is an impeccably researched book. It is relatable and thought-provoking for all ages. The perfect companion to your study of the Book of Mormon war chapters.
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“I never cared too much about my appearance, but I certainly didn't want to look like someone who never cared.”
Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee, Ella

“But your mother used to have a saying: "Pretty is pretty for a little while, but true beauty is beautiful forever."
Ella pursed her lips. "How do you know if you're pretty or if you're beautiful?"
"I'll give you a hint." He reaches out to playfully touch the tip of her nose. "You can't see beauty in a mirror.”
Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee, Ella

“Sometimes the most important things in our lives are the things we can't see."
"like what?" I whispered through my tears
"Like kindness and joy and faith and love. What would we do without those things? Where would we be? They give life meaning.”
Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee, Ella

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