Jess L. M. Anderson

Jess L. M. Anderson Fantasy Author and Artist located in Tifton, GA who loves sharing the world of The Source Keepers. The tears of my readers make me stronger.

Jess grew up with a love for storytelling. From a young age, she was entering writing competitions and filmed short videos with friends and family in her hometown of Red Bud, IL. She used her love of storytelling as a way to cope with the grief she experienced in her teenage years and early 20s. She began writing as her main form of expression in 2015 with the encouragement of her family and late

friend Cloe Beck. After losing Cloe, unexpectedly in 2017, Jess stepped away from her writing to focus on obtaining her graduate degree. Following her graduation from DePaul University in 2019, where she completed her Masters in Cinema Post Production, she began using her free time to write again. This was after a professor voiced how much he enjoyed the original story ideas presented in his class. He encouraged her to pick up the keyboard again and bring them to fruition. One of those ideas was Mercy's Light, which she had been working on since she was 12 years old. In that year Jess completed several projects that she shelved for the future, but in 2020 she decided it was time to follow her childhood dream and publish her work. ​

With the support of her friends, family, and the followers of her social media accounts under stressinabox, Jess has found herself ready to take that leap by self-publishing her debut novel Mercy's Light which has led to the continuation of the Source Keepers Series. Today, Jess resides in Tifton, GA, where she works on her novels in her spare time as she continues the series.

These just hit my website after a busy December! I'll be updating book hooks next week so keep an eye out. My art funds ...
12/22/2024

These just hit my website after a busy December! I'll be updating book hooks next week so keep an eye out. My art funds the series, so please grab anything, big or small!

My last table of 2024 was yesterday. This year I was at 18 different events and locations! What a record! You can see my...
12/22/2024

My last table of 2024 was yesterday. This year I was at 18 different events and locations! What a record! You can see my outdoor vending space really evolve from June 1 to Dec 2024. Thank you to everyone who came to these events and fell in love with my series and my art. Let’s double it for 2025? If you met me at one of these events, raise a hand in the comments! Find my current list of 2025 events at https://www.thesourcekeepers.com/event-list

Out in Atlanta, GA today at the Cryptid Creatives Winter Solstice Market! Stop by and say hi. ❤️
12/21/2024

Out in Atlanta, GA today at the Cryptid Creatives Winter Solstice Market! Stop by and say hi. ❤️

Catch me here this weekend! Last event of 2024! Then I’ll be taking a break for January to restock and relax. I’ll be ba...
12/19/2024

Catch me here this weekend! Last event of 2024! Then I’ll be taking a break for January to restock and relax. I’ll be back in February with multiple events.

One week away! Let’s gooooo!

Just a quick note to bookstore owners—my books are available for wholesale directly through me! As an indie author, I ca...
12/14/2024

Just a quick note to bookstore owners—my books are available for wholesale directly through me! As an indie author, I can offer better deals than other platforms, and ordering directly helps support my journey even more. Let’s connect!

The Twilight Bazaar is upon us Panama City, FL! Make sure to stop by and support your local artist, authors, and more! F...
12/13/2024

The Twilight Bazaar is upon us Panama City, FL! Make sure to stop by and support your local artist, authors, and more! Find the night market at 111 W Beach Dr, Panama City!

I’ll be back at the Twilight Bazaar tomorrow night for the Twilight Before Christmas in Panama City, FL! I’ll be low on ...
12/12/2024

I’ll be back at the Twilight Bazaar tomorrow night for the Twilight Before Christmas in Panama City, FL! I’ll be low on sequels, but will have plenty of Mercy’s Light, Bookish Bugs, dice, and other whimsical items. See you soon everyone!

So excited to share I’ll be a ProGuest at Dragon Con again for 2025! I look forward to this convention every year! Not o...
12/11/2024

So excited to share I’ll be a ProGuest at Dragon Con again for 2025! I look forward to this convention every year! Not only because I get to meet so many of my followers and readers, but because the volunteers and staff at DC always know how to make me smile. What cosplays should I bring to DC 2025?

Person at event: "You're sold out? When will you be back in the area so I can try again?"Me: "I'm not sure, but you can ...
12/11/2024

Person at event: "You're sold out? When will you be back in the area so I can try again?"
Me: "I'm not sure, but you can always check my website!"

YES! I have a page catered specifically to stalking this indie author and artist. Events go up on there as soon as they're booked! Find out when I'll be back in your area with the click of your mouse! https://www.thesourcekeepers.com/event-list

Not to mention you can shop online via Jess's Workshop and grab signed copies there to have shipped to your door! :D

Bookish Bugs have been updated after this crazy weekend! I’ll be adding more throughout the week as I prep for the Twili...
12/10/2024

Bookish Bugs have been updated after this crazy weekend! I’ll be adding more throughout the week as I prep for the Twilight Bazaar. Book hooks will be unavailable until the end of the December table run. I can’t keep up! I apologize but promise there will be some up in January. Happy shopping! https://www.thesourcekeepers.com/online-store/Bookish-Bugs-c174551758

Ready to go at Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid Brewery & Distillery in Avondale Estates, GA! I don’t have all my good...
12/08/2024

Ready to go at Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid Brewery & Distillery in Avondale Estates, GA! I don’t have all my goodies out, but feel free to ask. ❤️ I’ll be here from noon until 6pm!

It was a honor to vend at at The Middle Georgia Whimsical Masquerade Ball tonight! What an amazing group of coordinators...
12/07/2024

It was a honor to vend at at The Middle Georgia Whimsical Masquerade Ball tonight! What an amazing group of coordinators, cast, and attendees. Y’all showed up and showed out for this indie author with another record breaking night! ❤️

What to expect from my booth at The Middle Georgia Whimsical Masquerade Ball this Friday! I’ll have my fantasy series, b...
12/02/2024

What to expect from my booth at The Middle Georgia Whimsical Masquerade Ball this Friday! I’ll have my fantasy series, bookish bugs, ornaments, book hooks, dice, AND MORE! Make sure to stop by. I’ll also happily hold onto your purchase until after your done dancing the night away. All you have to do is ask. Can’t wait to see you all this weekend!

Some sneak peeks at the beauties who will be at The Middle Georgia Whimsical Masquerade Ball next Friday! I’ll be there ...
11/30/2024

Some sneak peeks at the beauties who will be at The Middle Georgia Whimsical Masquerade Ball next Friday! I’ll be there with my fantasy books, bookish bugs, hand made book hooks, and MORE! All books used in my items come from misprints and proofs of my self published fantasy series. And remember that no matter what you purchase, from a $1 sticker to a custom piece of bug art, you are not only supporting my dreams as an author, but supporting all the creatives who work on the series with me. From audiobooks to art! Can’t wait to see everyone next month with a jam packed December! I do have a small selection of book hooks and bugs up on the website right now so grab those before they fly away! https://www.thesourcekeepers.com/online-store

Coming to an event near you! I’ll have these at my December tables while supplies last. Ornaments made with book pages, ...
11/29/2024

Coming to an event near you! I’ll have these at my December tables while supplies last. Ornaments made with book pages, moss, and glittery wrapping just for you!

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