I always love to hear from people who have visited my site, and am happy to answer questions if I can.  However, many answers can be found in the Passionate Pen web pages already. 

Before you post a question please make sure you have:

  • Read through the FAQ -- There are many tidbits about me and my writing in the FAQ including how long I've written, what I write and where to find information about genres outside of romance.
  • Read through the Articles for Writers Section -- This section includes the articles I've written over the years, including ones about craft and formatting your manuscript.
  • Check the Agent FAQ -- This section is a Question and Answer section that talks about why you need an agent and how to find a good one.
  • Check through my Diary -- This section is a nearly weekly diary of my progress toward publication and will give you the answers on where my manuscript has been and who has seen it, as well as what I'm up to personally and professionally.
  • Here are some things I am NOT: a copyeditor (don't know anything about it), an editor (I cannot buy your book), an agent (I cannot pitch your book), a book reviewer (there haven't been book reviews at Passionate Pen for YEARS). If you are looking to contact any of the above and pitch to them, please don't pitch to me. I can't help you. And honestly, you'll probably get an irritated response because I'll know you made no attempt to actually look at this site.
  • Please be aware that I only link to sites that are personally helpful or interesting to me.  My links to author sites are limited to authors who I personally love to read or are friends of mine.  I don't link to dating services, RWA chapters or authors who I do not read.  I don't publish lists of contests (RWA or otherwise).

Still have questions?  Want to make a comment?  Want to send fabulous gifts?  Please feel free to contact me in either of the following ways:

Jess Michaels/Jenna Petersen
P.O. Box 6205
Bloomington, IL 61702-6205