Jessica Mizia is a Minnesota-based author whose writing explores grief, healing, family, resilience, and the transformative power of love.

Inspired by the landscapes, relationships, and life experiences that have shaped her journey, Jessica creates emotionally driven stories that invite readers to sit with difficult emotions while finding hope on the other side. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is rarely linear and that even in our darkest moments, connection can help light the way forward.

Her debut novel, Tell Me Why You Are Here, follows Ava as she navigates the loss of her mother, complicated family relationships, and the unexpected ways love can emerge during the healing process. Through deeply human characters and heartfelt storytelling, Jessica explores what it means to forgive, to grow, and to carry the people we love with us.

Jessica writes from her home in Minnesota, where the state's lakes, seasons, and close-knit communities often inspire the settings and emotions found throughout her work. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, finding inspiration in everyday conversations, and connecting with readers who have found pieces of themselves within her stories.

Whether you're here because you've loved and lost, are searching for hope, or simply enjoy stories that stay with you long after the final page, Jessica is grateful you're here.

Thank you for being part of the journey.