Step by Step: From Fiction to Digital ID #DigitalID #SciFiBooks #IndieAuthor #BookQuotes #PrivacyMatters

‘When I made the Committee, it was meant to be a tool, a safeguard against chaos. It gave order, nothing more. But order is never enough for those who wield it. They asked for more control, then more still, until the tool became the master, and I let it happen.’ Aldarn’s all-black gaze dimmed. ‘Remember, it does not come in a storm. It comes step by step, so small no one notices. By the time you do, it is too late. Choice will have gone, and the people believe it was never theirs.’

If you think this sounds familiar, the UK Government is already laying the groundwork with its digital ID plans. They call it efficiency, but function creep is real. 'Step by step', what begins as convenience can become control, until you wake up one day and find choice has gone.

The Committee is here already, I just didn't realise it at the time of writing Jelvia: Not Human!

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When Your Family Reads the Naughty Bits #rudebits

So, here we are. The Jelvia: Not Human series is complete, published, and out there for anyone to buy, read, and (gulp) review. You’d think the scariest part of publishing would be waiting for strangers’ feedback. Wrong.

The real fear? Family.

It’s one thing for a reviewer on Amazon to say 'gripping story, a little too steamy for my taste.' I can live with that. What’s harder to live with is imagining my grown-up son or daughter-in-law reading the same scene and then looking at me across the dinner table. Or worse — giving me a knowing wink.

Because here’s the thing: when you write romance, or even just sprinkle in a bit of spice, you know full well that people you love and respect are going to read it. Parents. Adult children. In-laws. That nice cousin who still calls you “our Lou.” All of them, potentially, turning the page and finding themselves somewhere they’d rather not be with me.

I tell myself they’ll skim over those parts. I tell myself they’ll be too busy admiring my clever plotting and alien world-building. But deep down, I know the truth: nothing sticks in a reader’s mind like a well-written sex scene. And when the reader is your own son or your daughter-in-law, you start wishing you’d written a sweet, wholesome book about hedgehogs instead.

But here’s the other truth: those scenes belong in the story. They’re not there for titillation (well, not only). They’re part of the characters’ journey, their vulnerability, their connection. To cut them out would be dishonest. And I’d rather my son and daughter-in-law squirm a bit than cheat my characters of their truth.

So yes, I worry. I worry about reviews, and I worry about family reactions. But at the end of the day, I wrote the story I needed to tell. If my son or his wife reads a page that makes them blush… well, at least it proves they were paying attention.

And if they really can’t handle it, there are five other books in the series with aliens, explosions, betrayals, and plenty of commas to argue about.

As for me? I’ll be hiding behind a cushion at every family gathering, praying no one says the words: 'Mum, about that scene…'

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You Read My Books but Won’t Give Me Your Email? Rude. #SupportYourSassyAuthor #AliensAreLessJudgy #MailchimpRegret

 I Swear I’m Not Trying to Take Over the World (But Sign Up Anyway)

So here’s the thing: I write books.

Not just any books. These are books where aliens have questionable motives, humans make worse decisions than a cat in a cardboard box, and romance happens in the middle of it all because, well, hormones don’t care about planetary politics.

You might be thinking, “Why should I give you my email address?”

Fair question.

Maybe you enjoy bonus content like deleted scenes, secret character files, or sneak peeks before anyone else sees them.
Maybe you like reading updates from authors who are 73% caffeine and 27% internet rage.
Or maybe—just maybe—you want to be prepared for when the alien committee finally takes over and I’m the only one sending out coded warnings via newsletter.

Either way, you should sign up.

I don’t bombard your inbox—mostly because I barely know how this Mailchimp thing works. If I manage to send one email a month, I’m basically a tech goddess.

But I will occasionally send goodies, exclusive content, new releases, and maybe a giveaway or two. You know. The usual bribery.

So go on. Do the thing:
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Your inbox deserves a little chaos.

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Still not convinced?

Here’s the kind of subject line you could receive if you join:
‘A Jelvia just broke into my flat. He’s armed, half-naked, and demanding answers… Should I make tea or take off my clothes?’

Priorities.

See you in your inbox,

Louise Wise / T. E. Kessler
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And Then There Were Six—My Final Jelvia Book Is Ready #booklaunch #Jelviabook #romancebooks

And so it happens… I’ve finished the Jelvia: Not Human series. Books 1 to 6. Phew.

It began back in 2016, before Covid, before the AI controversy, before the world decided to get even stranger than fiction. I had this idea bubbling away—what if aliens didn’t invade with laser guns, but with paperwork, manipulation, and control disguised as help? What if they were already here, and we just didn’t know it?

Fast forward a few years (and a few rewrites) and Holding Out for a Hero was born. That book kicked off what I thought might be a tidy trilogy. Ha. You’d think I’d have known better. The characters had other ideas, naturally.

Macy and Narcifer led the charge with chaos, chemistry, and more problems than they knew what to do with. Then came Courtney and Aldarn, dragging their emotional damage and impossible love into the spotlight. And of course, Phil, Oliver, Calder and the rest refused to sit quietly in the background. They all demanded to be heard. And honestly, I loved every minute of it.

That said, writing the final book—‘Til the World Falls Apart—was hard. Properly hard. Not just because it had to tie everything together, but because life got in the way in the most personal and painful way imaginable. I lost my dad while finishing this book. Watching him slip away as I wrote the ending changed me. It changed the story. It made everything more raw, more real, more honest.

So here we are. The series is complete. Six books, countless twists, a few broken hearts (mine included), and a lot of late nights.

If you’ve been following along, thank you. Truly. If you’re just discovering the series now, welcome. I hope you fall into this world the way I did.

‘Til the World Falls Apart is available now.

Now excuse me while I go lie down in a dark room and wonder what on earth I’m going to write next.

Available digitally at the moment from 6th June. Will be available in all other formats after I’ve completed the sacred ritual of uploading, checking, deleting, re-uploading, and swearing.

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Celebrating the Completion of the Jelvia: Not Human Series!

To mark the conclusion of the Jelvia: Not Human series, I’m thrilled to unveil a brand new cover for the first book, Holding Out for a Hero. This fresh look symbolises the journey we’ve embarked on from the very beginning, and what a ride it has been!

The final book in the series, 'Til Forever Falls Apart, is set for release spring 2025. Brace yourselves for an explosive conclusion to this epic saga. I recommend having tissues at hand, along with a quiet room, a glass of Pinot, and a box of chocolates as you dive into the final chapters of this thrilling journey.

Stay tuned, and thank you for joining me on this incredible adventure.

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As a writer I like to picture my characters, maybe find a lookalike in a magazine. How do you picture yours? #writerslife #writingcommunity #scifi #books

My characters are normal, everyday people (apart from the aliens!). And as a writer I like to picture my characters, maybe find a lookalike in a magazine, but can never capture a true likeness.

I'll describe them here, but I've asked ChatGPT to draw them, and it's come up with Charlie's Angles!! How I see them in my head is so different to how they've come out. 😂😂😂

Anyhoo, let me introduce you to the main protagonist in Jelvia: Not Human--Macy Shaw.

At 24, Macy’s life has been shaped by both tragedy and determination. Losing her mother to murder when she was only twelve, she found herself cocooned by her guardians, Lisa and Dillian, who did their best to shield her from further heartbreak. 

But Macy was always ready to break out on her own. She left behind the quiet of Cornwall for the buzz of London, beginning as a gofer in the cutthroat world of journalism. She’s since hustled her way into a role as a celebrity journalist, yet she dreams of something more. Determined and ambitious, Macy wants to shed the glitz of celebrity stories and earn her place in serious journalism, where real, impactful stories await.

Nurse, Courtney Day is the daughter of Macy's guardians. 

Watching how deeply her parents cared for Macy stirred a bit of jealousy in her as a child, but in time, those feelings faded.

 Now, she and Macy share a deep bond, their friendship blossoming as they grow older. Perhaps because of those early doubts about her parents’ love, Courtney has a tendency to fall for people too quickly, often wearing her heart on her sleeve. But despite her vulnerability, her loyalty to Macy and those she loves is unwavering.

And my favourite... Phil! 

She was a joy to write. Real name Li Jing Zmin is a complex fiery presence with a mind that races in all directions. Autistic, bipolar, and managing ADHD, she’s known for her bluntness and unfiltered honesty, qualities that sometimes catch people off guard. 

Her love for Oliver is fierce and consuming (as his is for her), though it runs nearly parallel to her intense fixation on revealing the truth of the alien invasion to a world still in the dark with her Wake Up Movement protests.

Her passion and relentless pursuit of justice fuel her every move, making her a force to be reckoned with.

Jelvia: Not Human

Holding out for a Hero #1

Surviving her Dominant #2

Spider #3

Moon and Back #4

Nemesis #5

Til the World falls Apart #6

This is a story where humans unknowingly coexist with the Jelvias—a powerful alien race exiled to Earth with a mission to cleanse their home of the unwanted. Disease-resistant, imposing, and venomous, the Jelvias embedded themselves into our world.

It was meant as a quiet takeover, but a fractured command system leaves the Jelvias believing they belong here, sparking a conflict that engulfs both species.

In this thrilling saga, each character—Macy, a journalist drawn into a dangerous romance; Courtney, whose fears become entangled with an alien's obsession; and Phil, a fervent activist forced to confront her own beliefs—finds themselves on the frontlines of an emerging war. Their intertwined fates lead to a final battle that could upend human existence or redefine it.

Across love, betrayal, and survival, Jelvia: Not Human explores what happens when humanity no longer holds its own in a world transformed.

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Jelvia: Not Human - The Shadow of Itor #SciFi #MindControl #FuturisticSociety #JelviaNotHuman

Jelvia: Not Human

A sci-fi saga of inter-species friendship, love and the battle for Earth's ownership

Itor was a place no one ever truly left. Coming to Earth had been a one-way journey, but even here, escape was nothing more than an illusion.

For the Wardens, the Committee’s control was absolute, seeping into every thought, a silent, ever-present reminder of subjugation. Workers had a privilege Wardens could only envy—they could disappear into the shadows, becoming runaways, forming hidden communities where the Committee’s reach didn’t quite extend. 

Wardens were chosen at birth, their futures dictated by their genetic strength. Cloned from superior lines, they were never meant for freedom.

Families were a rarity, and bonds were dangerous. Only the runaways dared to form connections, slipping through the cracks of a system built to crush individuality.

Becoming a Warden was a brutal ordeal. The trials weren’t meant to test but to break. Failure wasn’t just a disgrace—it was a death sentence, or worse, a life discarded into insignificance. Those who survived didn’t simply endure; they were reshaped into instruments of control, serving the Committee’s will without question.

But the stories of the New World offered a flicker of hope. Panspermia missions were seen as a way out, even if the cost was death. 

Itor itself was a world of cold, lifeless cities, where every structure, every action, was designed for one purpose: control. 

Where people survived, but no one truly lived.

When the mission to Earth faltered after the leader became injured, control began to unravel… distort.

The Simulation Reality, designed to preserve their sanity, started to blur with the real world. Even their injured leader fell victim to its effects, leaving them, for a few brief and wondrous years, free.

But the Committee never relented. It slowly pulled the Wardens back, forcing them to remember—until they did.

Their awakening was a nightmare.

"Til the World Falls Apart", Book 6, is the conclusion to the Jelvia: Not Human series and is set to be released in 2025, bringing the epic story to its thrilling finale.