Here’s the 3rd-person blurb:
Jessica Vealitzek is a former communications director for a gubernatorial candidate, an exhibit writer, and reporter. But all of that was an excuse to avoid doing what she’d always wanted to do: write a book.
Her first novel, The Rooms Are Filled, was published on April 22, 2014.
She also writes for Great New Books and PDXX Collective and has been published in the anthologies The HerStories Project and Three Minus One. Her articles have appeared in The Chicago Sun-Times and The Detroit Free-Press, and her posts have been featured on Scary Mommy, Mamapedia and Bon Bon Break.
Here’s the ad for the personals:
I am moved by many things, including, but not limited to:
- Music by Mumford & Sons, Nathaniel Rateliff, Dixie Chicks, marching bands, CCR, most bluegrass, and practically any music that’s live;
- The sounds of guitar, violin, bagpipes, wind (preferably in trees with leaves), wolves, mourning doves, my son’s lisp;
- John Steinbeck, To Kill a Mockingbird, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, In Cold Blood, Anne of Green Gables;
- Bull Durham, Dances with Wolves, Field of Dreams, A Perfect World (I am not ashamed of this Kevin Costner trend), Brokeback Mountain, Braveheart, Steel Magnolias, Glory, In the Heat of the Night, It’s a Wonderful Life;
- Abraham Lincoln, Ricky Gervais, Barack Obama (still);
- The natural world in every form, back massages, Cuban food, genealogy, road trips anywhere;
- And, to a lesser degree, brownies without nuts and the Monster Trail Mix from Target.
You can reach me at ONE OF THESE PLACES.
WHOO HOO! So proud of you Jess! I love this blog. I love the tone, it’s so you. Welcome to the blogosphere my friend. So excited. 😀
Thank you for leading the way!
That picture looks JUST LIKE YOU!! WOW! So cute then and still.
Aw, thanks. Except now I have hands.
Jess- Off to such a fabulous start!!!!! I’ve really enjoyed reading and laughing with you here. (And p.s.–this is my first reply to a blog…so what century do I live in!!! Can’t wait to read more from you. Love, the other Babs
This is my first blog reply as well.
Love,
Your dream daughter.
Thanks, Babs!
Love love love. I shared it on Facebook… you’re official now. XOXOXOXOXOXO (couldn’t resist)
XOXOOOOOO
Who’s that adorable little girl in the Cubs jacket?
Congratulations on your blog! You are an extremely talented writer and I look forward to reading all of your amazing and insightful true STORIES.
Thanks, sista.
Awesome blog Jess! So proud of you! Welcome to the blogging world! Looking forward to learning, laughing and crying with you! Hugs!
Thanks – you, too!
Well done, Jess! I am so excited for your work to come, and proud of what you have done already!
Thanks, Heather. I so appreciate it!
Have enjoyed wandering through your blog. Lots of interesting posts. Glad I dropped by
Thanks – come again!
Jess, I love the blog! The stories on here are great, and I can’t wait to read more. Congrats to you! XO
Thanks, Shannon. I’m glad you like it!
Beautiful, funny, and smooth. Brass-backbone brave, too. Could read your work all day. Will one day boast I knew you when you started. More, please.
Ok, you win the favorite-comment contest.
I just made it about myself. My own least favorite trait. Back to you: you are so ready to blow up (does that still mean to hit it big?) . Get to work. You have fans now.
I too am just entering the 21st century by reading and responding to my 1st blog. Well done Jess, can’t wait to read more. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for reading, Michelle!
Jess – I love your stories – your writing is awesome – really keeps your interest and so fun. I recognize those adorable little girls on the beach. The funny thing is they still look very much the same – so cute!
Keep it up!
Love,
Carolyn
Thanks, Carolyn – I appreciate it!
Jess,
Love your writing! Glad you are official and online for everyone to take part in your work. Great stuff!! Keep it coming…….
JoJo
Thanks so much for taking the time to read!
I see we are moved by many of the same things, people, music, books, etc., although, I actually like my brownies with nuts. Pecans and/or walnuts, will do just fine. 🙂
Ha – I guess if that’s the only difference then you must be a fabulous person!
You are so talented! I love your creative writing and the tone you set…I kept reading and reading….way past my bed time. 🙂 I look forward to reading more…and sharing. Kim
Thanks so much for reading, Kim! And for sending me your thoughts. I really appreciate it.
Good stuff here Jess! I rarely have a moment to just play around without having to do “work” at night. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Nitti. So glad to give you a chance to play! Thanks for reading.
Hi Jessica! Thank you for visiting my blog. Your blog here looks delightful. Stories are magical…and more!
Yes they are. Thank you, Kathy!
Thanks for the visit to Play a Good Knife and Fork, Jessica – looks like you are doing some important work here & telling some great stories that need to be told. Cheers,
PK
Thanks for stopping by, PK.
Firstly, Mumford & Sons, The Civil Wars, guitars, violins, the wind, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, ‘Anne of Green Gables’, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, nature… these are all incredible things – I love them (plus a tonne more)! Next, your blog is fantastic, I feel myself quickly becoming addicted to it. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the nice comments! I can tell you have good taste.
Hey, Jessica,
I’m a PTHS friend of your mother’s. I love what you said in your blog. Along with when the dog bites and the bee stings, those are a few of my favorite things. I seeyou like Civil War stuff. I just wrote an article on the Civil War in Sonoma County (CA) that you might enjoy. I’ll try to find it on our website and send it to you.
Keep up the good work. I like your style.
Yours,
Chuck Lucas
Thanks for reading, Chuck! Yes, please do send it on, would love to read it.
I enjoyed discovering you blog, and thanks for discovering mine. I look forward to more of your posts.
Thanks for coming by!
Greetings Jessica
Great to see that you’re actually doing what your heart has always known. It takes great courage to heed ones calling. I sincerely wish you all the best.
God bless
Thanks very much for your kind thoughts.
You are most welcome, your children look so cute. Wishing you and your lovely family all the best for the future. 🙂
God bless you and your family
Hello and many thanks for finding and energy to visit my blog: glad you found something that you liked.
Best wishes and good luck with this blog and the book.
Hi Jessica, I nominated you for THE SHINE ON AWARD. Check it out at http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2013/09/19/the-shine-on-award/.
Please let me know when your book comes out. I would love to read it.
Will do – thanks very much!
Just happened to run into your blog. You have got a beautiful space running here. Loved your write-ups. Its very subtle . I guess I will be hanging around here a lot. 🙂 Happy blogging.
Thank you for your kind words–they were very nice to read. I’m glad you bumped into me!
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Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Blog of the Year Award 2013.
You can read more about this nomination is at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2013/12/08/blog-of-the-year-2013-award/
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award.
You can read more about this nomination is at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2013/12/08/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for 4 awards.
You can read more about this nomination at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/new-awards/
Happy New Year!
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award.
You can read more about this nomination is at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/dragons-loyalty-award/
Hope you have a wonderful day!
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Congratulations Jessica!
I have nominated your blog for The Field of Flowers Award.
You can read more about this nomination at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/the-field-of-flowers-award/
You’ve worked very hard on your blog and you and your blog are very worthy of this accolade.
Have a wonderful day!
Thanks so much, Michelle. I appreciate it.
Congratulations Jessica!
I have nominated your blog for the The Versatile Blogger Award.
You can read more about this nomination at:
http://michelleclementsjames.com/2014/04/06/the-versatile-blogger-award/
You’ve worked very hard on your blog and you and your blog are very worthy of this accolade.
Have a wonderful day!
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the The Lighthouse Award.
You can read more about this nomination at:
http://michelleclementsjames.com/2014/04/06/the-lighthouse-award/
You’ve worked very hard on your blog and you and your blog are very worthy of this accolade.
Have a wonderful day!
Hi Jessica. If you haven’t already been tagged for the Writing Process Blog Tour and would like to participate, please let me know. I’ve been tagged and would be honored to include you as one of the 3 people I tag.
Deborah
That’s so nice, Deborah, thank you. I have been tagged but I’ve declined–due to various matters, I can’t swing it right now. But thanks for thinking of me, and please do so in the future!