Jessie Mihalik has a degree in Computer Science and a love of all things geeky. A software engineer by trade, Jessie now writes full-time from her home in Central Texas. When she's not writing, she can be found playing co-op video games with her husband, trying out new board games, hiking, or reading. Polaris Rising is her debut novel.
An intoxicating journey through the galaxy. -- <em>Entertainment Weekly</em> on<em> Polaris Rising</em> Polaris Rising is space opera at its best, intense and addictive, a story of honor, courage, betrayal, and love. Jessie Mihalik is an author to watch. -- Ilona Andrews, #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author The badass space princess adventure we deserve. -- Kit Rocha, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author, on <em>Polaris Rising</em> Heart-pounding futuristic action and scorching chemistry make Polaris Rising a thrilling ride. A gripping and sexy space adventure! -- Amanda Bouchet, <em>USA Today </em>bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles I loved everything about this story...when I finished and the story left me craving more of this world and characters. Highly recommend! -- Jeffe Kennedy, RITA Award winning author, on <em>Polaris Rising</em> Mihalik wraps up her action-packed, spacefaring Consortium Rebellion trilogy with a resoundingly romantic conclusion. -- <em>Booklist</em> Read this book. Right now. Immediately. -- Smart Bitches, Trashy Books Aurora Blazing is a standout, memorable book that oozes crossover appeal. Prefer action and adventure? One spaceship heist coming up! Find court intrigue and politics to be irresistible? Two ruling houses are at war, with a third desperately trying to remain neutral. Sucker for a happy ending? Well, it's a romance, so there's definitely that. Mihalik fills the void for every Star Wars fan who wished the franchise had more kissing. -- <em>BookPage</em>