Jessica Kristie | Author

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Barbed-Wire Butterflies by Jessica Kristie

PUBLISHED: Jan.23.2013

Released January 23, 2013: Elani Benjamin had never imagined the level of fear and uncertainty that was now a demoralizing part of her everyday life. With freedom ripped from her world, Elani must stand alongside the hundreds of other women forced into slave labor by the mysterious organization that runs The Hub. At only thirteen years of age, she must decide if she will give in to...

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PUBLISHED: Mar.22.2012

Threads of Life

Enter the astonishingly honest world of American poet Jessica Kristie. Her new book, Threads of Life, is a crushing testament to the pain and anguish surrounding dysfunctional relationships. This author of the award winning and Pushcart Prize nominated volume, Dreaming in Darkness, has gone deeper into the human soul, revealing a fascinating understanding of those who are forced to...

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PUBLISHED: Oct.03.2011

Dreaming in Darkness

Dreaming in Darkness is the contemplative collection of poetry from writer Jessica Kristie. Share the passion and anguish, the acceptance and regret that life imposes on us all. Feel the validation of your pain and discover empowerment through understanding. A light always exists when you are Dreaming in Darkness.

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PUBLISHED: Oct.01.2011

Inspiration Speaks Volume 1

Inspiration Speaks is a perfect coalescence of the beautiful worlds of art and literature by the not-for-profit organization ArtPlatform.org. Step inside these pages where heartfelt emotional writing collides with breathtaking art to produce a captivating world of imagination. A large portion of all profits will be going to benefit ColaLife; dedicated to helping remote communities...

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Oct.04.2012 - 2:38 pm

Heavy On My Heart: Road to Advocacy & Book Cover

At the beginning of this year I sat down determined to write and complete my first novel. With a pen in hand I found a quiet place and began writing ideas, when...

Jan.02.2012 - 1:16 pm

Measurements

I cannot measure my happiness by my monetary make up;the make up of my happiness speaks, touches and feels. I cannot measure my wealth by my assets;my greatest assets...

Dec.06.2011 - 3:11 pm

In Your Hands

Sitting on the crook of my neckis the warmth from your soft kiss.The tingle beneath my skinis brought on from your embrace. You speak of rainbows,without moving your lips.A...

Nov.29.2011 - 3:29 pm

Threads of Life Book Cover

This March I have my second collection being released entitled Threads of Life. This is very different from my first book Dreaming in Darkness which was more of a...

Comments from Jessica

Nov.17.2011 - 12:50 pm

In response to: Moonlit Nights

Thank you Cherie. I appreicate you reading. :)

Nov.16.2011 - 1:31 pm

In response to: Formerly Unsaid

Thank you so much!

Nov.09.2011 - 4:21 pm

In response to: Sheltering Memories

Thank you

I am glad you stopped by Rina and so honored that my words connected with you. Take Care, Jessica xoxo

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Dec.21.2012

Barbed-Wire Butterflies

Published by Huffington Post

On first glance, Jessica Kristie's debut novel has a distinct Dickens' like narrative: Kidnapped pre-teen children living out a meager existence as slave labor of a shadowy...

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Video: Dreaming in Darkness ~ Book Trailer

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About Jessica

Jessica Kristie is an award winning author, a writer, and a lover of poetry. She is an advocate for art, an activist against human trafficking, and a soulful contributor to the strengthening of our creative communities. Barbed-Wire Butterflies, her first...

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