I enjoy creating and spreading knowledgeable content for everyone around the world and try my best not to leave even the smallest of mistakes go unnoticed.
Hartley is the author of the novel Exalted: In Northern Twilight published by White Wolf Publishing, and Little Yoshida, a novel published as an electronic serial, by Mind Storm Labs. She has been an author of, and contributing writer to, nearly forty role-playing games and game products (RPG) books from White Wolf Publishing/CCP North America, and Margaret Weis Productions, as well as the editor for several projects from Steampower Publishing and Rogue Games.
From 2002-2005, Hartley produced the ongoing feature article, Forsoothly Spoken, for Renaissance Magazine as well as doing book reviews for the publication.
In August 2009, Hartley debuted One Geek To Another, an advice, ethics and etiquette blog for the geek community. In 2010, One Geek To Another was nominated for an ENnie Award in the category of Best Blog.
Strange Alchemies (Promethean: The Created) (2006) ISBN 1-58846-607-8
Pandoras Book (Promethean: The Created) (2006) ISBN 1-58846-488-1
Compass of the Celestial Directions 1 - The Blessed Isle (Exalted) (2006) ISBN 1-58846-690-6
Skinchangers (World of Darkness) (2006) ISBN 1-58846-335-4
Predators (Werewolf: The Forsaken) (2005) ISBN 1-58846-326-5
Editing/Development Roles
Reliquary (World of Darkness for White Wolf Publishing - Developer (2008)
The Future Soldier's Battlefield Handbook for Steampower Publishing - Editor (2007)
The Lemurian Candidate for Steampower Publishing - Editor (2006)
Public Appearances
Jess Hartley has appeared in public at the following events, conventions, and conferences.
SnafuCon - Reno, NV: October 22–23, 2010 (Guest of Honor)
NeonCon - Las Vegas, NV: November 5–8, 2009 (Guest of Honor)
Fan Expo - Toronto, Ontario, CA: August 28–30, 2009 (Featured Gaming Guest)
I-Con - Stony Brook, NY: April 3–5, 2009 (Gaming Guest of Honor), March 26–28, 2010 (Gaming Guest of Honor)
RinCon - Tucson, AZ: October 31-November 2, 2008 (Guest of Honor), October 9–11, 2009 (Guest of Honor)
Phoenix ConGames - Phoenix, AZ: June 13–15, 2008 (Guest of Honor)
Anime North - Toronto, Ontario, CA: May 23–25, 2008 (Gaming Guest of Honor), May 22–24, 2009 (Gaming Guest of Honor)
Game Dayz - Mesa, AZ: November 10, 2007 (Guest of Honor)
Connecticon - Hartford, CT: July 13–15, 2007 (Gaming Guest of Honor), August 1–3, 2008 (Gaming Guest of Honor)
EconoCon - Plymouth, NH: April 6–8, 2007 (Guest of Honor)
UBcon - Buffalo, NY: April 13–15, 2007 (Guest of Honor), April 11–13, 2008 (Guest of Honor), April 9–11, 2011 (Guest of Honor)
LunaCon - Rye, NY: March 16–18, 2007 (Panelist)
ConBust - Northampton, MA: March 5, 2007 (Guest)
GenCon - Indianapolis, IN: August 10–13, 2006 (Panelist), August 14–17, 2007 (Panelist), August 13–16, 2009 (Panelist)
Origins - Columbus, OH: June 30-July 2, 2006 (Panelist)
OurCon - Amherst, MA: April 7–9, 2006 (Guest of Honor), May 4–6, 2007 (Guest of Honor)
Boskone - Boston, MA: February 17–18, 2006 (Panelist)
Arisia - Boston, MA: January 13–15, 2006 (Panelist), January 12–14, 2007 (Panelist)
GenCon SoCal - Anaheim, CA: November 18–25, 2005 (Panelist)
Media Mentions
Jess Hartley has appeared in the following newspaper and magazine articles, websites and podcasts.
Websites/Blogs
Flames Rising: Interviewed with Eddy Webb, Monica Valentinelli and Kelley Barnes on 7 April 2011; The Shattered Glass Project on 21 March 2010; Guest Blog - 13 Halloween Etiquette Tips From One Geek To Another; Interviewed on August 13, 2008 by Jeremy Jones: Jess Hartley, Freelance Author & Editor Interview
The Successful Dilettante: Interviewed on April 20, 2007 by Susan Henderson.
The Escapist: Appeared on Tell Me About Your Character on May 19, 2006.
Podcasts
RPG Countdown: Jess appeared on the following episodes: 22 April 2009 (Collection of Horrors), 15 July 2009 (Ready-Made Player Characters (Changeling: The Lost)), 12 August 2009 (City in the Sand), 9 September 2009 (Geist: The Sin-Eaters).
Tri Tac Games Podcast: Jess appeared on the following episodes: 14 March 2011 (Episode 61: Gender Issues with Jess Hartley).
Fear The Boot Jess appeared on the following episodes: 29 July 2007 (Interview Episode 4 - Changeling: The Lost)
Video Appearances
GamesU 2009: Women in Gaming panel, featuring Jess Hartley, Monica Valentinelli and Juliet Meyers, 2009
Planet Access. Live Video Interview Recorded at Connecticon 2007.