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Jessica Berger Gross
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My debut novel Hazel Says No is out with Hanover Square Press/HarperCollins in June ‘25. I live in Maine. (But I grew up on Long Island…)
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In our latest podcast episode, we talk with @jessicabergergross.bsky.social about Hazel Says No, where the Blum family leaves Brooklyn for a quiet Maine college town—expecting a fresh start, until a shocking event on Hazel’s first day of senior year shakes everything. kplmo.org/books-and-me...
July 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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“Beyond all the hard work, maybe this was made possible by the earned life experience, the years of rejection and passes, the menopausal self-confidence.” @jessicabergergross.bsky.social on the special euphoria of debuting as a novelist in her 50s.
Jessica Berger Gross on the Special Euphoria of Debuting as a Novelist in Her 50s
Five years ago, when I mentioned the idea for my novel Hazel Says No over avocado toast to my now editor John Glynn, he said, “I love it! And you’ll be a debut!” I practically spit out …
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July 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We are thrilled to welcome @jessicabergergross.bsky.social here to present HAZEL SAYS NO, in conversation with Mira Ptacin on Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm here at Print!
June 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Celebrate the release of "Hazel Says No" with writer Jessica Berger Gross (@jessicabergergross.bsky.social‬) On Wednesday, June 11 at the Beth Israel Congregation, 291 Main St, Waterville! On sale June 17, 2025!
#booksky #HazelSaysNo #JessicaBergerGross #debutnovel #MaineAuthor
May 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Hazel Says No Summer Book Tour!
April 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Winter Institute with @americanbookseller.bsky.social was EPIC.
@jessicabergergross.bsky.social lit up the room at the Winter Institute last night. What a wonderful spotlight for HAZEL SAYS NO and its amazing author!
February 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Just stress purchased sweatpants
January 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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January 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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December 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Not a fan of this particular holiday, but I *was* able to cancel (and get refunded!) for our Wicked tix. So we get to stay home and watch movies with doggie on sectional making me feel like I earned this mug my teenager bought me off the street in Brooklyn for $1 from a chic woman moving to Norway?
November 28, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Okay I’ll play
November 26, 2024 at 7:11 PM
You don’t have to go back this Thanksgiving. Or, ever.
November 21, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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I've created a starter pack for the estranged: of counselors, writers, and other professionals who speak ethically about estrangement. Reply to be added/taken off.

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November 20, 2024 at 2:25 AM
I loved this
November 18, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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For the @nytimes.com I wrote about how Enough is Enough with the incumbent president and his cabinet of folly and let’s stop coddling Trump voters and be real clear-eyed about what lies ahead. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...
Opinion | Enough
To suggest we should yield even a little to Trump’s odious politics is unacceptable. Even if we did, it would never be enough.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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Permanently got rid of “X” today. If the rumors about a merger with Truth Social have any truth, good riddance!
November 14, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Sitting with my teenager as we both delete that bad place and start following people here. Counts as wholesome in our year of the lord 2024?
November 14, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Decided to get my shingles vaccine 2 this week since how much worse can it get?? Culte or Station Eleven rewatch?
November 13, 2024 at 7:16 PM