I’ve been working on my secret project for 92 days now. 8 more days to 100 and then I’ll be able to tell you about it in full.
What I’ve been learning over this super-secret experiment helped me realize it was time for a public name change. Jessica Conoley is officially getting updated to Writer Witch Jess across all my platforms.
Why update my name?
1) My last name is impossible to spell & no one will ever get it right by guessing. Writer, Witch, & Jess are all easy words to spell and string together.
2) To repel people who think I’m delusional or demonic for having intuitive skills. I can’t change my synesthesia or inner-knowings, and refuse to spend any more of my life justifying my lived experiences to people who choose to make judgements about a neurodivergent population.
3) Witch is easy to brand around. I consider myself a writer and intuitive, but witch scratches at the intuitive angle. People love alliteration; Writer Witch Jess is catchy and people can remember it.
(If you’re on Instagram or TikTok you’ll find me @writerwitchjess in both places.)
Class for WRITERS everywhere:
Mid-continent Public Library is having me in to teach The Business of Writing and Authorship on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. CST.
Class description: A sustainable writing career requires more than good writing; it requires an understanding of the industry and a consistent investment of time in your writing business. This workshop lays a foundation of effective, sustainable, long-term business practices for writers. Author Jessica Conoley will discuss an authorpreneur’s mindset, time-blocking, marketing efficiently, and business basics. This program will be held virtually using Zoom. Registration with a valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link. All start times are Central Time.
FREE in-person intuitive readings Leawood, KS:
Smitten Booktique is bringing me in on Halloween from 1-3 p.m. CST to do in-person readings.
The bookstore is super cute, carries my favorite journals & some other really cool book-ish swag, and my personal favorite section is their banned books section.
Smitten Booktique’s Halloween Bash
October 31, 20269:00 AM – 3:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Chicago
Throw on your favorite costume & join us on Halloween as we celebrate with 3 of our favorite local authors!
SA Burd is bringing all the New Orleans vampire & demon vibes
Lexy Night is celebrating the release of her newest vmpire fantasy
Maggie White will carry us into the underworld!
We’ll have candy, wtich’s brew sangria, spooky vibes
& discounts for those in costume! Why leave the fun for just the kids?!
Come let loose with us!