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Jessica Martinez
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Jessica Martinez

Jessica Martinez lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband, her two children, and her violin. She spends her days writing, running, and teaching her children to be music lovers. She is the author of Virtuosity, The Space Between Us, and The Vow.... Read full bio

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Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain?
A. I've been staring at this question for a half hour. I think that means it's time to admit I don't have one. It also means I have time management issues.
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My life in 8 words: "Multi-tasking gone terribly awry. Where are my kids?"
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The Vow will be released on October 15, 2013 in Hardcover, eBook
Jun 15, 2013
The Space Between Us will be released on September 24, 2013 in Trade Paperback
Jun 15, 2013
The Space Between Us will be released on October 16, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 16, 2012
The Space Between Us is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 16, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from The Space Between Us
Oct 06, 2012
Virtuosity will be released on September 18, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Sep 18, 2012
Virtuosity is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 18, 2012
News:
Virtuosity has won an award
Apr 14, 2012
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Love & Music
Jan 05, 2012
News:
Virtuosity has won an award
Nov 29, 2011
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Nov 09, 2011
Virtuosity will be released on October 18, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 18, 2011
Virtuosity is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 18, 2011
New Teen Voices will be released on October 04, 2011 in
Oct 04, 2011
New Teen Voices is now available in
Oct 04, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Virtuosity
Sep 24, 2011

Jessica Martinez Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Be kind to yourself. (My mom says it to me all the time, possibly because she knows I need permission.) Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. Alexander Fleming.  I'm fascinated with scientific discoveries.  They're the most incredible mix of creativity and discipline and genius and dumb luck. 

I guess I'd ask him what kind of sandwich he left out.  I'd like to think we owe the discovery of penicillin to a good old PB&J, but he was Scottish so I think it was more likely some gnarly cheese and marmite thing.  Oh well. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Honestly, writing. I still can't believe how lucky I am. But after that, Ben and Jerry's taste tester, all the way. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. I'd be my husband, because then I'd still be us, but I wouldn't have to be me. It's complicated. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. Sorry folks, this is going to be long, but I love all genres of music (except that New Age crap they play on NPR on Saturday night, because clearly that is not music) so I have to make multiple lists. Classical: Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, Mozart Requiem, Bach Chaconne, Borodin String Quartet No. 2, Sibelius Violin Concerto. Next list--Songs I sing with my kids: O Canada, America the Beautiful, anything by Anne Murray or Sharon, Lois & Bram. (Incidentally, number one artist requested by my kids that I refuse to play or sing: Lady Gaga.) Last list--Songs that make me smile and turn up the volume: King of New Orleans by Better Than Ezra, The Only Exception by The Paramores, Rolling in the Deep by Adele, Sk8er Boi by Avril Lavigne (don't judge me), I Want it That Way by Backstreet Boys (I said don't judge me). I could go on with the lists, but instead I think I'll end with the number one song most likely to make me punch somebody in the face: Crimson and Clover by I don't know who and I refuse to google it. Learn more about Jessica Martinez

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Parkinson's patient to speak at support group at East Jefferson General Hospital
NOLA Live, December 20, 2012
...Barry, Charley Cancienne, Renee Boudreaux, Maliya Martinez, Kate Dantagnan, Lindsey Battaglia, Adriana Milano, Alyssa Harris, Mia Ceravolp and Jessica Martinez. Earl Hodges can be contacted at earlhodged@msn.com or 504.887.4731...
Catching up on Latino lit and culture at the Miami International Book Festival
Examiner.com, November 13, 2012
...m.) and Sandra Cisneros (Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.), as well as up-and-coming teen-lit authors like Jessica Martinez (Thursday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m.) Christina Diaz Gonzalez (Thursday, Nov. 15 at 12:30 p.m.) and Malin Alegria (Friday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a...
Dayton High School honors seniors with awards and scholarships
Cleveland Advocate, June 1, 2013
...Lamar University, Justin Doolittle, Derek Fregia, and Garrett Glatfelter; Hardin-Simmons University, Rosie Foreman and Benjamin Stouffer; Elmira College, Jessica Martinez; Barry University, Hernan Medrano; Northwestern State University, Aaron Rogers;...
All-district softball teams: Coronado's Monique Garcia, Eva Holland take home district awards; Frenship leads the way in District 4-4A
Lubbock Online, June 1, 2013
...Gloria, who was one of two Lady Matadors given the nod for first-team honors, the other being infielder Jessica Martinez. Four Lady Pirates were named to the first team: catcher Alyssa Hughes, first baseman Bailee Cowan, outfielder Roxanne Euresti and...
Lyons Township High School students learn the ropes of refereeing
Doings LaGrange, May 31, 2013
...challenges of being a referee. “I have more respect now for what they do,” said LaGrange Park junior Jessica Martinez. “It’s harder than you think.” Martinez also said it was harder to call a softball game than a volleyball match. ...
Randolph High School lists honor roll students for third marking period
Randolph Reporter, May 31, 2013
...Coby Levine, Jo-Hyun Liew, Timothy Lindquist, Marianne Loeken, Olivia Lofaro, Constance Long, Emma Lowery, Mattew Ludwig, Ryan Mahoney, Jessica Martinez, Lauren Mastropierro, Julia Mattson, Patrick May, Collin McAlmont, Morgan McArthur, Bridget...
BACK ON TRACK: Service restored on No. 1 train after evening rush hour derailment
New York Daily News, May 30, 2013
...cause of the mishap was a broken running rail. “We heard a loud bang, like a bomb,” said Jessica Martinez, 24, a nanny from Washington Heights. “The train just stopped. I was so anxious I was light-headed. I avoid trains at all costs.” There...
No. 1 resumes service after train derailed during rush hour, stranding hundreds
New York Daily News, May 30, 2013
...cause of the mishap was a broken running rail. “We heard a loud bang, like a bomb,” said Jessica Martinez, 24, a nanny from Washington Heights. “The train just stopped. I was so anxious I was light-headed. I avoid trains at all costs.” There...
BACK ON TRACK: Service restored on No. 1 train after evening rush hour derailment in Morningside Heights
New York Daily News, May 30, 2013
...cause of the mishap was a broken running rail. “We heard a loud bang, like a bomb,” said Jessica Martinez, 24, a nanny from Washington Heights. “The train just stopped. I was so anxious I was light-headed. I avoid trains at all costs.” There...