Historical Work

Along with writing clean small-town romance, Jess is a local historian, researcher and writer. She has lent her vast skills towards several local projects over the years.

Local Historian, Researcher, Author

Jess authored Images of America: Smyrna, Clayton, and Woodland Beach after years of personal research.

Jess lent her talents to the Town of Smyrna to help celebrate their 250th Anniversary by writing the town’s history for their commemorative book.

Some of her coastal town research was used to create signs at the Aquatic Resources Education Center along their walking trail.

Other bits of local research showed up in two of 302 Stories’ wonderful documentaries: Duck Creek to Delaware Bay and Growing Up Segregated in Delaware

Services

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Historical Research

Interested to know more about your historic home or area? More than just researching, you are putting the pieces of a puzzle together. Jess can do research for you or can teach you how to do it yourself.

Everyone wants to know their roots. Need help getting started with yours? Stay tuned for her free ebook about getting started.

Jess is obsessed with preserving history for later generations. She will work with you to ensure you are using proper archival care of all your mementos, photos, and newspaper clippings.

Historical Writing

Preserving the history of your company or organization is imperative for your future! Whether you are celebrating an anniversary or have old boxes filled with aging photos, contact Jess to discuss putting your history in writing, today.