Bridge welcomes Jessica Bell

If Jessica Bell could choose only one creative mentor, she’d give the role to Euterope, the Greek muse of music and lyrics.

And not because she currently lives in Greece, either.

The Australian-native author certainly has her roots firmly planted in music, and admits inspiration often stems from lyrics she’s written. The daughter of a semi-famous rock and roll duo, Jessica grew up surrounded by song – it seems logical she would travel a similar path. Over the year’s she’s written, and recorded, dozens of songs…but that’s where the similarities with her mom and dad end.

Jessica has no aspirations of being a rock-and-roll legend.

But she will be known for her writing.

She began her career as a poet, drawing from her musical background and etching her thoughts and feelings onto a lined notepad with a freshly sharpened pencil. Those stanzas soon turned into sentences and paragraphs, and in November 2011, Jessica’s debut novel, String Bridge, will be published by Lucky Press, Inc. Two months ago, she self-published a collection of raw, edgy poems called, Twisted Velvet Chains.

You only have to read one poem, or the first chapter of her novel, to understand how music has magically influenced her fiction. Her prose has a wonderful lyrical quality that transcends preconceived (and often incorrect) literary boundaries. As Jessica would concede, every word, every sentence, every paragraph is written and re-written until the page sings.

And what a voice she offers. Nevermind the astounding soundtrack of haunting original tracks Jessica has produced for her debut novel, her author voice is sharp, witty, and positively dripping with talent.

Jessica’s work overflows with exquisite description, perfect metaphors, tight dialogue, and brilliant use of sensory detail. Somehow she has the ability to take a seemingly ordinary three-chord type story and turn it into a mainstage event.

But isn’t that what being a songwriter -  a poet - a storyteller - is all about?

Want to connect with Jessica? Who wouldn't! Guess what? She's fully connected on the social media network:
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And check out this incredible trailer for String Bridge, published November 2011 by Lucky Press, LLC