The author lives in the Cariboo Chilcotin region of Williams Lake, British Columbia, with her husband, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter. She is self-taught and a self-starter in many of her creative talents. Born and raised in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, the author naturally developed her artistic abilities through passion and dedication.Jessie has traveled across Canada, capturing photographs throughout her journeys. Her photography is featured in her memoir, Working Like a Man - Revised & Updated Personal Edition (2024), as well as in The Autobody Repair Man - Memoir by George L. Phillips. Jessie also illustrated her children's book and audiobook, Run Away and Hide: Hiding.Her latest published books include Are You There Mr. Pear? - New Edition (2026), Zippy and Other Stuffy Friends (2025), Little Missy Jungle Girl: Exploring Nature (Photo Book, 2024), Be Kind, Be Helpful: Little Missy Helper (2024), Little Missy Foodie (2024), and From Where Grandma Sits (2024), a companion series to Run Away and Hide.Jessie's photography has also been published on online platforms such as Shutterstock, Getty Images/iStock, and Dreamstime. In addition to her books, her published writing includes anthologies featured in poetry collections.