Jessica Shirvington

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Enticed

Biography

Jessica Shirvington lives in Sydney with her husband of nine years, FOXTEL presenter and former Olympic sprinter Matt Shirvington, and their two young daughters. She is currently a full-time mum and co-director for MPS Investments Pty Ltd. She previously founded and ran a coffee distribution company, Stella Imports, in London, and been involved in managing the restaurants Fuel Bistro, Tow Bar and MG Garage in Sydney. Embrace is her first book, with Enticed the second book to be released in March 2011.

Amoo commented on Jessica Shirvington's profile

I simply loveeeeeee thz series!!! Can't wait till October!!! Love to read more and more about Vi and Linc's relationship!!:) love them both sooo much!!:) outstanding work:) plzz keep writing!!:))

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matilda.1 commented on Jessica Shirvington's profile

What type of reader would you reccomend your books to?

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Jessica Shirvington latest blog posts

YA SCAVENGER HUNT 2012!

posted on Thursday 29th of March 2012

TIME FOR A LITTLE HUNTING…and the chance to WIN BIG! The 2012 Scavenger hunt officially begins TODAY! Don’t miss your chance to get an exclusive look at bonus material from some of your favorite authors, including deleted scenes, teaser chapters, cover reveals, book trailers and more! PLUS, pay special attention along the way as, in addition to the GRAND PRIZE, many authors will be offering their own additional personal GIVEAWAY! Thi...

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YA SCAVENGER HUNT

posted on Monday 19th of March 2012

It’s time to announce the final lineup of the Spring Scavenger Hunt! This year it will be bigger and badder than ever before with 60 count ‘em 60 YA authors! With fabulous prizes around every corner you DO NOT want to miss this! This is your chance to have heaps of fun collecting all the hunt clues at each site, and enter in a staggering number of giveaways – not to mention the major grand prizes!! Trust me – you DO NOT...

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NEW BLACK EDITION OF EMBRACE HITTING AUSSIE SHELVES!

posted on Saturday 10th of March 2012

Hey everyone, So, I know I have been pretty focused on the US release of Embrace over the last month, but I haven’t forgotten all the amazing readers in Australia who have been supporting the series since the very beginning. So a big shout out to you all! And … I have some really exciting news for those that haven’t yet managed to get their hands on a copy of Embrace because my fab Aussie publishers, Hachette, are about to relea...

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RELEASE DAY IN THE USA â¦ SQUEEEEE!!

posted on Tuesday 6th of March 2012

Time for my seriously goofy happy dance … Because Embrace is now officially for sale in the US and Canada! Yay! Here is some of the exciting feedback the books has already received in America: “Shirvington’s debut is smart, edgy and addictive—and sure to leave readers clamoring for the rest of the series . . . The story is rife with action and romance. A must-read for paranormal fans young and old.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED...

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Quotes and Research in Embrace

posted on Monday 5th of March 2012

Research is a vital tool for me, and on many levels. It serves to introduce historical anchors and provide a source of inspiration for potential story threads. It assists in achieving an element of integrity and believability. BUT in some ways – most of all – I find it a platform for confidence. Research and knowledge is a way of arming a writer with as many tools as possible. It doesn’t mean I use everything I research, in fact, I use very...

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Check out the brand new EMBRACE TRAILER:

posted on Thursday 1st of March 2012

On her 17th birthday, everything will change for Violet Eden. The boy she loves will betray her. Her enemy will save her. She will have to decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice. In stores in the US & Canada March 6, 2012! I hope you all love it as much as I do!!!...

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THE STORY ARC AND THE EMOTIONAL ARC

posted on Sunday 26th of February 2012

Generally, a book has 3 plot points and a resolution. It sounds pretty simple, right? Well, that’s not always the case. Deciding on the definitive markers of a story is very difficult. It’s not unlike a song – you need to have build ups to the climax and to do that, there must be a range of tempo and emotion throughout. It’s all about timing, the right amount of scenes to create the most believable reading, the carefully selected dram...

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