Jessica McCann

Historical Novelist and Creative Nonfiction Author

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Writing on the Spectrum

Leave a comment January 9, 2025 Jessica McCann

My latest article at WritersDigest.com highlights why neurodiversity adds richness to literature and life, with tips to creating authentic characters on the autism spectrum.

Writing on the Spectrum: The Importance of Stories by and about People with Autism

The article also highlights the Arizona Author Book Festival taking place in Phoenix, April 27, 2025. I volunteered to coordinate the festival to help raise awareness and funds for SEEDs for Autism, an education, social skills and vocational training programs for young adults on the spectrum. Learn more at the festival website, save the date, and join us!


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  • Historical Fiction Spotlight – The Last Assignment
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  • My Debut on the Peculiar Book Club Podcast
  • History Through Fiction to Republish Jessica McCann’s Award-Winning Novel
  • Memoir Spotlight: Three Wild Dogs (and the truth)

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Check out this special box curated by my publisher for the anniversary edition of my novel All Different Kinds of Free. Includes a signed hardcover and a collection of bookish and story-inspired items to make your read even more immersive and special. 📦📖😍 Save the date and join me at the inaugural @historythroughfiction Virtual Book Festival, Saturday, November 14, 2026. Free & Online! Bringing together readers and authors from around the world for live conversations, interactive panels, and community like only historical fiction lovers can create. Includes a Community Read book club discussion of All Different Kinds of Free featuring yours truly and moderated by @ellereadslibrarybooks. My latest #BookLove e-news has a hardback historical novel giveaway, my favorite books on writing, and the Oxford University library cat. Dust storms and dusty air like we've been experiencing in Phoenix the past week always make me pause and think about the people I researched when writing my Dust Bowl novel. Monday morning vibe. #dogsofauthors #authorsofinstagram #needcoffee
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