Jess Haines is a highly regarded American novelist, known for her work in the paranormal romance and urban fantasy genres. She is the author of the H&W Investigations series, which is set in a world where supernatural beings have revealed themselves following the 9/11 attacks. Haines, who was born in New York, currently resides in Southern California.
Haines' writing career began in 2010 with the publication of her debut novel, "Hunted by the Others." In addition to her work on the H&W Investigations series, she has also written short stories and has started a young adult/contemporary fantasy series called the Black Hollow Academy series. Haines has cited a number of influential authors as inspiration for her writing, including Piers Anthony, Jim Butcher, Laurell K Hamilton, Bill Watterson, Kim Harrison, and Stephen King.
In the H&W Investigations series, Haines introduces readers to the character of Shiarra Waynest, a human living in a world filled with vampires and werewolves. This alternate universe setting is a departure from many urban fantasy novels, which often feature main characters with paranormal powers. Haines' ability to create compelling human characters in a supernatural world has helped to make the H&W Investigations series a success.
In addition to her talent as a writer, Haines is also known for her sense of humor and her appreciation for the obscure and fantastical. She currently resides in Tampa, Florida, where she is working on her next H&W Investigations book and the Black Hollow Academy series. Readers can learn more about Haines and her work by visiting her website and joining her mailing list.