Jess Cannon is the pseudonym of a failed academic who never made tenure but still manages to sleep great at night. She spends her days writing award-winning journalism and her nights plotting fictional murders. She lives with her family and an irascible blue heeler in Austin, Texas, where her funky community is a constant source of joy (and writing material). She has a PhD in literature from the University of Texas, teaches fiction and nonfiction at Wilkes University, and has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Teen Vogue, among others. She also co-hosts ""The Beautiful and Banned"" podcast with Christine Renee Miller.
“With a cozy setting, surprising twists, and the perfect amount of snark, A Zoom with a View is everything I want in a mystery! Jess Cannon’s voice is fresh and fun and extremely witty, and I found myself laughing every few pages. The cast of characters are incredible, and I’m thoroughly invested in their overarching story. I cannot wait to return to Blue Oak!” —Naina Kumar, national bestselling author of Say You’ll Be Mine and Flirting with Disaster “This is one packed piece of crime fiction, certain to bedazzle any and all mystery readers.” —Brian Kenney, First Clue Reviews