Jessica Brody

Jessica Brody is an American author known for writing young adult fiction, contemporary romance, and books on writing craft. She has published over 20 novels across multiple genres and age categories since her debut in 2008. Her most widely recognized works include the young adult sci-fi series "Unremembered" and her contemporary teen novels like "The Chaos of Standing Still" and "Better You Than Me." Her craft book "Save the Cat! Writes a Novel" has become a popular resource for fiction writers, adapting Blake Snyder's screenwriting methodology for novelists. Several of Brody's books have been optioned for film and television, including "52 Reasons to Hate My Father" and "My Life Undecided." She regularly conducts writing workshops and speaks at conferences, sharing her expertise on story structure and novel writing techniques. Before becoming a full-time author, Brody worked in brand management at MGM Studios and as a financial analyst. She currently resides in California and continues to write across multiple genres while maintaining an active schedule teaching writing workshops.

Readers consistently note Brody's ability to craft engaging young adult plots with relatable teenage characters. Her books receive 4+ star ratings across platforms. Readers appreciate: - Fast-paced storytelling that keeps pages turning - Complex female protagonists who feel authentic - Clear, accessible writing style - Incorporation of science and technology themes - Balance of romance with deeper themes Common criticisms: - Some plots follow predictable YA formulas - Secondary characters can lack depth - Romance sometimes overshadows main plot - Later books in series lose momentum Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - In Some Other Life: 3.9/5 (5.2K ratings) - The Chaos of Standing Still: 4.1/5 (3.8K ratings) - Better You Than Me: 4.2/5 (2.1K ratings) Amazon: - System Divine series: 4.5/5 average - Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: 4.8/5 (4.2K ratings) Barnes & Noble: - Average 4.3/5 across all titles

The Chaos Theory - A teen genius tries to use science and probability to fix her shattered life after her boyfriend dies.

Better You Than Me - Two twelve-year-old girls - one a famous actress, one a superfan - swap lives through a magic spell.

My Life Undecided - A fifteen-year-old girl starts letting her blog readers make all her decisions for her.

The Karma Club - Three high school friends create a secret club to take revenge on those who have wronged them.

52 Reasons to Hate My Father - An heiress must work 52 different low-wage jobs in order to receive her trust fund.

A Week of Mondays - A sixteen-year-old girl keeps reliving the same Monday until she gets it right.

In Some Other Life - A parallel-universe story about a girl who gets to see what life would have been like if she'd made a different choice.

The Geography of Lost Things - A road trip story about a girl trying to sell her late father's car with her ex-boyfriend.

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel - A guide to novel writing based on screenplay structure principles.

Fidelity Files - A woman works as an undercover fidelity inspector, testing men's loyalty to their partners.

Love Under Cover - A fidelity inspector struggles with her own relationship issues while testing other people's faithfulness.