Jill describes herself as a word weaver, storyteller, truth-seeker; who finds solace in putting her thoughts to words and sharing with all those who would listen. Writing professionally since 2000, Jill has received multiple awards for her fiction and poetry, as well as being featured in several literary publications. She currently has five novels, one book of poetry and two anthologies to her credit. A genuine love of the craft and a satisfying creative outlet is what keeps her turning out one book after another. Her natural ability to light a fire of compassion as well as heart-pounding excitement has been extolled time and again by reviewers and readers alike. All books by are written under pen name J.A. Terry and are available worldwide, wherever books are sold. -->

2004 Royal Palm Literary Award Winner - 1st Place Paranormal / MACUMBA

Vice President of the First Coast Poets Association, a local chapter of the Florida State Poets Association, Inc.

Member of the Florida Writer's Asociation, Romance Writer's of America, National Association of Women Writers, First Coast Poets Society, Florida State Poets Association, Inc. and the National Federation of State Poetry Societies.