Frequently Asked Questions

 

What inspired you to start writing?
From a young age, I was captivated by the power of fiction. I spent hours reading many novels of different genres—young adult fiction, fantasy romance, gothic fiction, and more. Each book transported me to different worlds and introduced me to fascinating characters, offering an escape from my life. My love for reading evolved into a desire to create my own stories and craft worlds in which others could lose themselves, just as I had. Writing became a way for me to channel my imagination and share the joy books have always given me. 

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How do you come up with ideas for your books?
My wild imagination has helped me develop my storylines. Social media, music, films, tv shows, books, stage performances and some of my life experiences also play a huge part in my writing process.

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What genres do you write in?
I write romance, women’s fiction, and urban fiction. 

Who is your target audience?
My target audience is women - in particular, Black women. I wrote romance novels for Black women to read, enjoy and love. I pray my work helps Black women believe in love and reminds them that they are worthy of everything good in this life. I also pray that my stories always remain a safe space where Black women feel seen, cherished, and appreciated.

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How did you create the pseudonym Miss Jenesequa? 
My favorite French phrase has always been, ‘je ne sais quoi,’ meaning ‘I do not know what.’ I’ve always described myself as having a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ to my identity. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of the phrase ‘je ne sais quoi’ means something (such as an appealing quality) that cannot be adequately described or expressed. I’m sometimes hard to describe because I’m a mixture of different personalities and emotions. I’m confident, I’m proud, I’m loud, but I’m shy, and I’m sometimes quiet. I have a certain je ne sais quoi, and I believe my stories do too. 

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What is your writing motto? 
Tales all about Black women being loved in the best way! 
All my stories feature Black women because I’m a Black woman myself, and I want to share stories that showcase Black women living their best lives, being loved, admired, protected, having great sex, and yes, going through drama but coming out on top every single time. So ‘Tales all about Black women being loved in the best way!’ is my motto if I had to choose one. Just know when you think of Miss Jenesequa’s stories, you’ll experience a beautiful tale of love through the lens of a Black woman.

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How can I stay updated on your latest releases and projects?
Please subscribe to my mailing list. 

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In what order should I read your books?
There is no reading order, but I recommend checking out my catalog and starting with my standalones. 

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Where can I buy physical copies of your novels? 
You can purchase paperbacks of my novels on Amazon. 
Limited signed copies of my novels are available here.

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Where can I find your reading group? 
You can find my reading group, aka Jen’s Tribe, here. 

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What’s the best social media app to connect with you on? 
You can interact with me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok. Please don’t be afraid to reach out. I love interacting with my readers! 

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What’s the best way to reach out to you on social media?
Feel free to send me a direct message on the platforms I use or leave a comment under one of my posts. 

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Where can I interact with other readers who enjoy your novels just like I do? 
Please join My Tribe, aka my Facebook reading group. 

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What advice do you have for aspiring writers?
My advice for aspiring writers would be to never give up and always stay true to yourself. If you want to write a good story that no one has ever read, you must be confident to do so. No one can write the book for you. You’re the one who wants to bring a story to life, so you’re the person who must write it. Never give up, and always have faith in yourself. I believe in you, so you must believe in yourself, too. Don’t give up. Would I be as successful as I am today if I had decided to give up suddenly? No. Make sure you have a passion for writing, and you’re not just doing it for the funds. Trust me, the funds are nice but not worth it if you don’t have a passion for writing. Money follows passion and not the other way around.

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Why are you a faceless author? 
When I started writing, I didn’t feel the need to put a profile picture of myself. I didn’t want to use my actual name because, quite honestly, I was afraid of what my family, friends, and people who knew me would think of my writing—worried that they wouldn’t like it or say that it was rubbish. So, I decided to start writing under a pseudonym, and to this day, it’s just stuck with me.​

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When you’re not Miss Jenesequa, who are you? 
I’m a regular Black British woman from East London, working and grinding her butt off to achieve a level of happiness and peace. I’m spending time with my family & friends and living through this crazy experience called life. I’m thanking God for my blessings, my health, and my talents. And, of course, I’m always striving for better, completing goals and creating new ones.

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Do you free-write or outline when writing your novels? 
I do a bit of both. When I first started, I mostly free-wrote, but now that I’ve been writing for quite some time, I tend to outline my stories (with the occasional free-writing) so that I can picture my entire storyline from the beginning to the end.

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Do you ever run out of ideas? 
Sometimes, yes, but I always bounce back. I’m blessed to have such an imaginative mind, and as long as I keep having ideas, I’ll keep writing stories.

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What motivates you to write? 
Me, myself, and I motivate me to write. My readers do play a part, but I have to be honest: I write for myself. If Miss Jen isn’t feeling it, then Miss Jen won’t write it.

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Where can I find your book catalog? 
It’s available here. 

How can I donate to you to show my appreciation?
You can donate to me here. Thank you so much in advance for your donation!

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Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have a question that isn’t covered above.