About Me

Hi! I’m Jessica Lawlor, a twenty-something reading fanatic and aspiring author from Philadelphia.

Reading

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved reading. When I was three years old, I received a  basket of books for Christmas, and refused to open my other presents until I was finished reading each and every book.

As I’ve grown older, my love of reading has only increased. I particularly enjoy reading  young adult, contemporary and women’s literature (okay, okay, call it chick lit.)

When I started blogging about books in August 2009, I was amazed to find that there was a whole community of bookworms just like me. Through my blog, I’ve met other readers, aspiring writers and I’ve been introduced to many books and authors that I previously knew nothing about. Through writing book reviews, I now take a more critical look at the art of writing and take away tips and tricks for my own novel.

Writing

I’ve also always loved to write. In first grade, I scribbled page after page during journal time. In third grade, I wrote silly stories that the teacher laminated and placed on the class bookshelf.  I blogged my way through college, writing personal essays and stories. Now, I’m penning my first novel.

Public Relations

After graduating from college in May 2010, I accepted a job working on the PR team of a hospital in Philadelphia. Along with reading and writing, PR is one of my passions. There’s nothing I love more than spreading the word about something I care about believe in. That’s why I also offer freelance PR services for authors and small businesses. Learn more about that here.

About Cover to Cover

Cover to Cover is your one-stop shop for book reviews, book chat, author interviews, giveaways,  writing and publishing news and much more. Of course, I’ll be chronicling my journey writing a novel as I attempt to go from writer to author.

If you’re interested in having me review your novel, please see my review policy.