Jessica Clare has been a professional writer for more than a decade. She has served as an instructor and writing coach at the Manhattan School of Professional Psychology. Her book, Partner, which was published in 2021, was ranked number three on the American Psychological Association’s list of best-sellers. Since then, Jessica has written a variety of well-received titles for publishers including Pocketbooks, House of Anansi, and Blyton’s Private Eye.
Jessica’s latest novel, Strangled, is her eighth writing effort and follows the lives of six wealthy young women who enjoy the finer things in life: high-class cars, stylish clothes, gourmet food, and an active social life. Jessica Clare is a devoted parent and has described her role as being like that of a “dearparent.” Jessica is the mother of two young children and is happily involved in her second career as a writer. In Strangled, she offers readers a refreshing look at the inner workings of relationships and what can be done when you can’t get them to agree. Following the death of one of her children, Jessica and her friends reunite but this time, each girl has an ex-lover to contend with.
Jessica has portrayed herself and her characters as dedicated parents and friends, but there have been times when her intentions seem to clash with her character’s idealistic belief system. One example is when Jessica’s friend insists that only loving families with supportive partners can have successful marriages. Jessica counters that loving relationships are not just about affection but also include caring, sharing, and respect for each other’s unique qualities. It is unclear which definition of successful marriage Jessica is adhering to most of the time. This flaw does not, however, affect the overall quality of the story as it is meant only to serve as a reminder that what works in real life does not necessarily translate into success in writing.