Twenty-six year old Jessica Burkhart (aka Jess Ashley.) is a writer from Brooklyn. Obsessions: Twilight, purses, shoes, makeup, fashion, unicorns, VS PINK, pink, sparkly things, reality TV and horses. Jess was an equestrian before she started writing. Now, she pens the 20-book Canterwood Crest series for Aladdin MIX (Simon & Schuster). Her first young adult piece, TRUST IS AS IMPORTANT AS LOVE, will appear in the anthology--DEAR TEEN ME (out 10/31/12). Her untitled chapter book fantasy series (with unicorns!) debuts summer '14. She also co-owns Violet & Ruby Productions --a new online book packaging company. You’ll often find her on epic adventures with her partner in crime/BFF/writer girl/biz co-owner Kate . Jess is represented by Rubin Pfeffer of East West Literary Agency.