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Jessica A. Tanner

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Young Adult, Fantasy, Christian

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When she isn’t writing stories full of vivid characters and creatures, Jessica A. Tanner enjoys a view of the Rocky Mountains, takes long walks, and hangs with her many critters. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Realm Makers, and Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network (WCCWN).

Jessica has a short story ("The Missing Book" under her short-lived penname Silver Mist) and a short piece (“His Words, Our Words”) published in LOOKING AT LIFE, a collection by WCCWN; a testimony in TWENTY-THREE JOURNEYS TO CHRIST compiled by Gregg Heid; three stories ("Zombie Turkey;" "Icy Snow, Towropes, and Divine Intervention;" and "Ditches, Hillsides, and Prayer") in A BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: A COLLECTION OF EVERYDAY MIRACLES compiled ...more

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	Peaflower: A Princess and the Pea Retelling 3.91 avg rating — 32 ratings — 3 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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	The Invisible Files: Stories based on The Invisible Man from literature and flim. (Classic Monsters Anthology Book 4) by Deborah Smith, H.L. Burke (Goodreads Author), Jessica A. Tanner (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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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There's been so much interest that Friday Night Fantasy Frightfest has expanded hours! 6PM to 11PM!

🍁Friday Night Fantasy Frightfest🍁 is happening on Friday, October 30th, 2026 on Facebook! It'll be 6PM to 11PM Central time. AND I'm one of the many authors popping on to say "hello" to readers, answers a few questions, share a little about me and my writing, and maybe do a giveaway ;) I hope to see you there! (I'll be on about 9PM Central OR 8 PM MDT - just in case you're wondering.)

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Sonji

by Jessica A. Tanner (Goodreads Author)

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Jessica Tanner said: " Feb 15, 2026 - update

Slowly but surely, Sonji is getting turned into an audiobook thanks to my publisher Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. - and the talented voices of narrators Keena J. Herman (from Pen2Plot Podcast) and Daniel Holt. So crazy hearing the st ...more "

Aug 11, 2026 12:46PM · see review

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Beyond Imagination: Alien Life and Death

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What a treat! I'd read this as a kid and enjoyed - and getting to re-read it and the series is SO much fun! This one had dragons, witches, Mighty Tasks, an enchanted stone, and evil elves :) I look forward to diving into Book 4 soon! *This is an early ...more
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“Lightning slashed the sky like a cat's claws across curtains.”
― Jessica A. Tanner, Peaflower: A Princess and the Pea Retelling

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“The Creator loves his children. All are special - none are forgotten.”
― Jessica A. Tanner, Sonji

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“You must know human approval is finicky.”
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“Today I am not the girl who's parents didn't love her. Or the women who's crazy. Or the aunt who can't keep a job.
I am the girl who can see what no one else can.
I matter, At least this once.”
― Kara Swanson, The Girl Who Could See

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“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa

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“I have value and worth because I am made by the Creator. He is the one who gives me value, not them. Nothing he makes is worthless, and that applies to his children as well.”
― Sarah Beran, The Swan and the Slipper

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“If the Creator of the Universe can form a whole world out of nothing, then surely He is capable of creating beauty out of brokenness.”
― Sarah Beran, Beauty from the Beast

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“It’s only too late if we don’t try,”
― Rosie Grymm, Riddle of Hearts

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