Jessica represents fiction across the literary and commercial spectrum, journalistic nonfiction, and select pop culture and criticism. On the fiction side, she is drawn to intimate narratives that examine complicated relationships – whether romantic, familial, or platonic – and are imbued with empathy and humor. She is also looking for great love stories, immersive fantasy worlds, and propulsive plots grounded by unforgettable characters. She loves a dark, edgy, hilarious novel that will take her to places she never expected to go. In terms of nonfiction, she is looking for fresh, thoroughly-reported narratives that examine systemic injustice and focus on the individuals who are impacted by it, in arenas including climate change, women’s rights, mental health, and race relations. She always gravitates towards stories that promise a new angle on a complicated idea, are informed by profound sociological or philosophical questions, and are completely engrossing to read.

Jessica began her publishing career at William Morris Endeavor, where she spent four years before joining Janklow & Nesbit as a literary agent in 2023. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, and has lived in New York City since moving there to attend Columbia University.

Some of Jessica’s favorite books include: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin; Writers & Lovers by Lily King; Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi; Big Swiss by Jen Beagin; Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro; The Secret History by Donna Tartt; Vladimir by Julia May Jonas; Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros; Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld; Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton; Strangers to Ourselves by Rachel Aviv; Evicted by Matthew Desmond; Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe