Now an author, Jessica Mansour-Nahra was a communications consultant and writer in Brisbane, London and Sydney, before tree-changing to a hamlet in Wiradjuri country, where she wrote her first novel, the gothic thriller The Farm, published by Hachette Australia in September 2025.

The Farm was shortlisted for 'Best Horror Novel' at the 2025 Aurealis Awards.

Jessica's second novel, The Burn, will be published by Hachette in the second half of 2026.

Jessica holds degrees in history and law from The University of Queensland and now lives in Tasmania with her husband and beloved dog.