Frequently Asked Questions

 

What inspired you to start writing?
Honestly... I was bored. And reading books at a young age provided me with a comfort that I couldn't seem to shake. I have one older brother and although I love him dearly, there’s a big age gap between us. While he was off at uni and away from home, I didn't really have anyone I could talk to or relate to. I'm really about to show my age, lol, but I was born in the late 90s. The moment I began reading, I fell in love with the power of fiction. I spent hours reading many novels of different genres — young adult fiction, fantasy romance, gothic fiction, and many more. Each book transported me to different worlds and introduced me to fascinating characters, offering an escape from my life.

Seeing words on paper inspired me to put my own words down. This is how I began writing in my diary and writing songs. When I first started writing at age seven, I was writing for ME. It was my superpower and a way for me to talk to myself. I never started writing thinking that one day people would actually read the words I put together, but I'm so grateful that I have readers who enjoy my work. 

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

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What genres do you write in?
I write urban romance and contemporary romance. You can find a list of my urban romance and contemporary romance titles here.

You're never going to get the same old story from me, regardless of it being a romance story. I write from my heart and write whatever moves me. Genres can be so limiting sometimes and I never want to feel boxed in as a writer. Yes, you'll always get romance from Miss Jenesequa. But sometimes you’ll get urban romance, sometimes contemporary romance, and sometimes elements of women’s fiction. Who knows, I might even write a romantasy one day or a paranormal romance. Watch this space. 

Just know that whatever romance story I share with you, you'll be taken on a FUN journey with emotionally rich characters. 

What inspired you to start writing romance novels?
I love LOVE. I’m a Libra aka a lovergirl so it was always written in the stars that I would write romance for a living. I fell in love with Black rom-coms from the early 2000s to the late 2010s and seeing African Americans express love on screen changed my brain chemistry in the best way possible. Watching Black rom-coms only made me want more and I was introduced to Wattpad by a friend. That’s how I dove into the world of Black romance on Wattpad in 2013. I soon discovered urban fiction and that’s when I knew, I wanted to create my own love stories. That's when I knew I wanted to craft a world in which others could escape to and fall in love with. Writing romance became a way for me to channel my imagination and share the joy romance books have always given me. 

When I first began writing at a young age, romance wasn’t my forte. (Because let’s be so real, what the heck does a seven year old know about being in love?) I was mostly writing in my diary, remixing my favourite songs and writing my own songs. Writing was for me, myself and I. But Wattpad introduced me to a whole new world and inspired me to share my stories with the world. 

Who is your target audience?
My target audience is women — in particular, Black women. I write 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. Although my primary target audience is Black women, I welcome women of all races to read and enjoy my work.

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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 read a book by me, you’ll experience a beautiful, rich, (sometimes messy), 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.

I take regular social media breaks so the best way to stay updated with me is by subscribing 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 or starting from the first phase I've created.

If you're still unsure of where to start, then check out this guide.

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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 are available here at select times throughout the year.

When is the audiobook for (insert title of most recently released book by me) going to be available?
Audiobooks take a little extra time to produce, so the release date is usually much later than the ebook and paperback. As soon as the audiobook is ready, a pre-order link will be sent to my mailing list. 
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Where can I find your reading group? 
You can find my reading group, aka Jen’s Tribe, here. 

Where can I find the character visuals for your romance books?
My character visuals are exclusively available in my Facebook reading group. You will find the visuals under the featured section in the group and/or in the media/albums section. These visuals are created to help my readers imagine the characters in my novels. Please note that these visuals are only accessible to members of the group and must not be shared outside of it. To view the visuals and join our fun discussions, you can become a member of my readers group, aka Jen’s Tribe, here. ​

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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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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 send you a donation to show my appreciation for you and your work?
You can buy me a coffee here! I love chai tea lattes, iced matcha lattes, green tea and white hot chocolates so trust and believe your donation will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much in advance for your donation!

Where can I find your old works published before 2020?
My earlier works were previously published on Amazon and I also shared some writing on Wattpad before 2015, but those pieces have since been taken down and are no longer available. They reflect a much earlier stage of my writing, and I’ve moved on creatively since then.

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