Why did mom break the bathtub?
And why is dad facedown on the hardwoods…again?
Dear Children is a collection of honest and humorous poems for parents who know their children will grow up and hate them. And it’s okay because Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death, taxes, and hating your parents.”
If my own parents are reading this, they should swap out the words "hate me" for "seek my approval."
The Little Blue Rocket Ship:
A Story About Postpartum Depression
"As a perinatal mental health clinician, I was so happy to discover this book. 1 in 6 women experiences postpartum depression/anxiety and there are not nearly enough resources out there, especially for second time moms concerned about how another potential bout of depression/anxiety might impact her family. This is a lovely resource to assist parents in starting conversations with their young children about how things might go after a new sibling arrives. It gets ahead of any confusion and anxiety that might occur if mom does go through a rough patch postpartum and reassures both children and adults that things will be okay. Whether or not the rough patch occurs, it's a great resource to help children develop empathy and understand emotions that any of us can experience. Thanks, Jessica, for helping to fill the gap in postpartum resources for families!" - Verified Purchase on Amazon
Unpublished Works In Development
HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE PEOPLE
Aimless and adrift after her mom leaves, 18-year-old Charlotte takes a job as a teacher's aide and falls deeply for her female principal, Abby. A coming-of-age darkly funny story about queer desire, self-discovery and healing. If My Dark Vanessa, Queenie, and Normal People had a messy, sapphic baby.
For inquiries about my works in progress, please contact me by email at JessicaWendiAbel@gmail.com
EVERYTHING HERE IS GREAT AND OTHER LIES ABOUT EDUCATION: A MEMOIR
What happens when educators stop holding each other accountable?
What happens when the self-serving interests of adults in power are prioritized over student progress?
How is the education system rigged against those who speak up about the mistreatment of students?
How are modern educational practices contributing to teacher shortages?
DARK HORSE W
When Emmy’s therapist pushes her to try FDA-approved Virtual Reality (VR) therapy for her OCD and writer’s block, Emmy becomes instantly hooked. She stands up to her toxic boss and promptly loses her job along with access to healthcare benefits. Believing she has no other choice, Emmy joins a dark web community promising to help women regain power and control over their lives through virtual wish fulfillment experiences, risking not only her personal data, finances and marriage, but her life.
Let's fixate together.
© 2026 Jessica Wendi Abel
