Jessica Rosenberg

Paranormal Women's Fiction Author | The Queen of #FriendshipCore Fiction

Jessica Rosenberg writes cozy paranormal women's fiction about midlife women discovering magic, friendship, and belonging. Known as "The Queen of #FriendshipCore fiction," she creates stories where friendship isn't a subplot—it's the heart of the adventure.

What Jessica Writes

Jessica specializes in uplifting stories featuring women over 30 (and often over 40) who discover unexpected magical powers and find their true communities. Her books celebrate second chances, found family, and the transformative power of finally discovering where you belong.

Signature Elements:

Midlife magic and transformation

Deep, authentic female friendships

Found family dynamics

Small-town magical communities

Cozy fantasy with emotional depth

Happy endings and hopeful themes

The Portney Universe

Most of Jessica's series are set in Portney, a magical beach town where witches run bakeries, bookshops, and diners, and newcomers always find their place. While each series stands alone, characters cross paths and share the same warm, welcoming magical community.

Complete Series:

Baking Up a Magical Midlife (4 books) - Cassie inherits a magical bakery and discovers she's a witch

Wyrd Words & Witchcraft (3 books) - Anxious bookshop owner Juliette becomes an unlikely magical heroine

Ongoing Series:

Midlife Magic on the Menu - Women finding fresh starts at Portney's legendary retro diner

Mid-Shift - Werewolf romance and pack dynamics (connected universe)

Other Work

Jessica also writes contemporary romance, including the award-winning standalone Aloha Also Means Goodbye, which won a Silver Independent Publisher Book Award in 2013.

About Jessica

Jessica has lived equally in France and the United States, bringing a transatlantic perspective to her storytelling. She lives in California with two dogs and an orange cat whose photos are beloved by her newsletter readers. When she's not writing about magical midlife transformations, she's exploring new settings for future stories—including an upcoming Scottish witch romance series.

Perfect For Readers Who Love

Annabel Chase, K.F. Breene, Shannon Mayer, Linzi Day, Kristen Painter, Iris Beaglehole, cozy fantasy, magical realism, witch fiction, found family stories, and tales of women finding their power and purpose at any age.

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What Readers Are Saying

"Jessica Rosenberg's books are like coming home to your best friends."

"The perfect blend of magic, friendship, and midlife empowerment."

"Finally, a series where friendship is the main storyline!"