About Us
Hannah Magness
INTJ, Enneagram 8, Pisces Sun, Libra Moon, Scorpio Rising. Will probably make you a custom playlist. Advocate for PawPaw walks
After earning degrees in government and international relations, with a focus on the Middle East, Hannah spent over a decade working in the nonprofit sector, supporting refugees, families in poverty, and education initiatives across the region.
While that work will always be part of her, in 2024, Hannah made the decision to move into a full-time writing career. Today, she channels the passion, discipline, and perspective gained from years of nonprofit work into the art of writing.
As a co-host of The Fiction Lounge podcast, she loves helping new writers break down the writing process, interviewing authors and publishing professionals across the industry spectrum, and building a space where writers can feel informed, supported, and less alone.
Hannah lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband and two cats. When she’s not writing, you can find her building a playlist for her current WIP, trying new recipes, or getting lost in a book world.
More information about Hannah and all of her links can be found on her website.
Jessica Collins
INFP, Enneagram 4, Virgo Sun, Scorpio Moon, Capricorn Rising. Neat handwriting extraordinaire. Will turn your rags to riches, editing edition
Writing has been a constant in Jess’ life for as long as she can remember. She was the kind of kid inventing her own language in their diary and quickly realizing words were her currency.
Today, Jess writes across multiple forms, including short stories, essays, poetry, and novels, oven exploring relationships, personal experiences, and the quiet ordinary moments that shape us. Her work is grounded in the belief that even the smallest moments can carry powerful stories.
After many years working in Communications, Jess shifted her focus to pursue both writing and editing professionally. She is a USCD-licensed copyeditor and brings a trained, detail-oriented eye to her client’s stories.
As co-host of The Fiction Lounge podcast, Jess loves sharing practical insights on writing and publishing, interviewing authors at every stage of their careers, and helping writers navigate the path to authorship with clarity and confidence.
Jess lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her husband, child, and a dog named after two classic authors.
You can find all her links and info on her website.