Jessica M Ayala

My journey as an author began in 2021 with the release of my debut memoir, My Beautiful Mistakes. It was the first time I laid bare the truth of my life—the good, the bad, and the moments that nearly broke me. Just days later, I followed with I WAS THE SIDECHICK IN MY OWN RELATIONSHIP, a raw and unfiltered account of betrayal and self-discovery. By the end of that same year, I closed out what became an unplanned trilogy with God’s Gift; Becoming, a book that marked a turning point in both my healing and my growth.

Those early works set the foundation for my voice as an author: honest, vulnerable, and deeply rooted in real experiences.

From there, I expanded my storytelling through poetry, beginning with E V E; every vast emotion, a love letter to those who have been misled by love, and Tainted Fish, a reflection on my journey through the modern dating world. Collections like Poetry in Motion, Unbreakable, and Through the Chaos became outlets for processing inner battles, heartbreak, resilience, and the beauty that can emerge from life’s messiest seasons. Each poem was a piece of my soul on the page, resonating with readers who, like me, were searching for meaning and strength in the midst of pain.

In time, my writing grew beyond personal reflection and toward connection. What Women Want was written as a guide for men, an honest attempt to bridge understanding between hearts. HAPPILY ever after explored the power of turning inward to discover that the love we seek so desperately in others first begins within ourselves. Most recently, A D A M: always dancing around memories has brought me full circle, returning to poetry as I navigate love, loss, and memory.

What began in 2021 as a way to share my truth has grown into eleven books—each a chapter of my life, but also a mirror for anyone who has ever struggled, loved, or longed for healing. And I am not done yet.

If you want to follow my journey in real time, find me on Instagram and let's connect. You can find me under pieces2pages