Jessica Taylor – författare

"A masterfully written tale of survival, sisters, and love." —Julie Murphy, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dumplin''In this twisting tale of loyalty, betrayal, and hope, two sisters must survive the wilds, if they can first survive each other—for fans of Pretty Little Liars, Gone Girl, and One of Us is Lying.Emma has always orbited Henri, her fierce, magnetic queen bee of an older sister, and the two have always been best friends. Until something happens that wrecks them.   I''d trusted Henri more than I''d trusted myself. Wherever she told me to go, I''d follow.   Then the unthinkable occurs—a watery nightmare off the dazzling coast. The girls wash up on shore, stranded. Their only companion is Alex, a troubled boy agonizing over his own secrets. Trapped in a gorgeous hell, Emma and Alex fall together as Emma and Henri fall catastrophically apart. To find their way home, the sisters must find their way back to each other. But there’s no map for this. Can they survive the unearthing of the past and the upheaval of the present?   For the first time, I was afraid we''d die on this shore.  "Emotionally eviscerating." —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval"Top-notch—readers will be riveted." —Publishers Weekly"If you enjoyed the twisty suspense of We Were Liars, you''ll rip through [this]." —PopSugar"A must-read." —HelloGiggles"A heart-stopping page-turner." —Jennifer Mathieu, author of The Truth About Alice“A unique glimpse at emotional and physical struggles.” —SLJ "Harrowing." —Stacey Lee, author of Under a Painted Sky"Beautifully told." —Buzzfeed"Will suck you in from the first page." —Brightly

In a world that expects near perfection from people in ministry, it is hard to be honest about struggles of being a pastor''s wife or a woman in ministry--let alone have a sense of humor about it! In their popular podcast, Pastors'' Wives Tell All, Jessica Taylor, Stephanie Gilbert, and Jenna Allen create a safe place for pastors'' wives and women in ministry to be their most authentic selves. Now they''re bringing their wit and wisdom to women through the written word.Addressing topics such as how to smash stereotypes, deal with marital issues, make friends, and overcome parenting anxiety, they remind pastors'' wives (and the people in their congregations) that God doesn''t expect them to be superhuman. They show women how to· establish and maintain healthy boundaries· seek wise counsel· confess their sins and shortcomings aloud· shed the persona of perfection· and much moreIf you''re a pastor''s wife--by calling, by choice, or by circumstance--you''ll find relief, renewal, and refreshment in the pages of this book.

"I believe in possibility. Of magic, of omens, of compasses, of love. Some of it''s a little bit true."Sixteen-year-old Tal is a Wanderer—a grifter whose life is built around the sound of wheels on the road, the customs of her camp, and the artful scams that keep her fed. With her brother, Wen, by her side, it''s the only life she''s ever known. It''s the only one she''s ever needed.Then, in a sleepy Southern town, the queen of cons picks the wrong mark when she meets Spencer Sway—the clean-cut Socially Secured boy who ends up hustling her instead of the other way around. For the first time, she sees a reason to stay. As her obligations to the camp begin to feel like a prison sentence, the pull to leave tradition behind has never been so strong.But the Wanderers live by signs, and all the signs all say that Tal and Spencer will end disaster and grief. Is a chance at freedom worth almost certain destruction?Wandering Wild is an achingly romantic journey of tradition and self-discovery—a magical debut.

In a world that expects near perfection from people in ministry, it is hard to be honest about struggles of being a pastor's wife or a woman in ministry--let alone have a sense of humor about it! In their popular podcast, Pastors' Wives Tell All, Jessica Taylor, Stephanie Gilbert, and Jenna Allen create a safe place for pastors' wives and women in ministry to be their most authentic selves. Now they're bringing their wit and wisdom to women through the written word.Addressing topics such as how to smash stereotypes, deal with marital issues, make friends, and overcome parenting anxiety, they remind pastors' wives (and the people in their congregations) that God doesn't expect them to be superhuman. They show women how to· establish and maintain healthy boundaries· seek wise counsel· confess their sins and shortcomings aloud· shed the persona of perfection· and much moreIf you're a pastor's wife--by calling, by choice, or by circumstance--you'll find relief, renewal, and refreshment in the pages of this book.