Jess Michaels (Jesse Petersen) is the author of nearly 100 romances. She is a 10-Time USA Today Bestseller. She ran The Passionate Pen website, which was a top resource for writers from 1999-2010. She’s also traveled the country teaching other writers through workshops and industry intensives. Finally, she hosts a twice-monthly podcast, Journeys of Romance, where she discusses writing, publishing and individual paths to success with other authors.

She firmly believes that success is not like pie, there is plenty to go around for everyone and if she can help, she’ll do it.

Her drive for success, impact and consistent improvement led her to the Better Faster Academy in 2019 as a student. It was like waking up after a long sleep. Discovering how her own brain works has been one of the most important experiences of her life. It has changed her relationship with her career, her spouse and her family, in all the best ways. As a Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, she’d love to help you do the same and unlock the unique superpowers your strengths give you.

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Jess lives in the heart of Dallas, TX with her amazing husband and their dog, Elton. She plays video games, reads books and watches a LOT of murder shows.