Writer · Journalist · Creative Storyteller

Jessica
DeMoss.

Stories about the places we go, the lives we build, and the moments that stay with us.

A Western Maryland–based writer and media professional exploring family, travel, celebrations, creativity, and the stories behind everyday life.

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Jessica DeMoss · Western Maryland

A Note From the Author

I believe the most memorable stories begin with real life—an unexpected adventure, a meaningful celebration, a creative idea, or a moment worth remembering.

Selected Work

Writing & creative projects

Three distinct spaces for the subjects I return to most: personal storytelling, wedding inspiration, and discovering the world.

Jessica's Media lifestyle and family stories
01 / Personal Essays & Lifestyle

Jessica’s Media

Family, motherhood, local discoveries, home, recipes, celebrations, and personal stories from life as it unfolds.

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Petals Planners wedding inspiration
02 / Weddings & Editorial Resources

Petals Planners

Wedding planning advice, thoughtful details, vendor resources, and ideas informed by hands-on event experience.

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Travel inspiration for Beyond the Boarding Pass
03 / Travel Writing

Beyond the Boarding Pass

Destination stories, cruises, food, local experiences, scenic escapes, and practical inspiration for curious travelers.

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Jessica, founder of Jessica's Media
Behind the Byline

Journalism roots.
A storyteller’s perspective.

I’m Jessica, a writer, blogger, wedding planner, and creative storyteller based in Western Maryland. With a background in broadcast journalism and communication arts, I’ve always been drawn to the people, places, and experiences that make a story worth telling.

Today, I bring that perspective to lifestyle writing, travel content, wedding planning resources, and visual media—alongside the real-life experiences of marriage, motherhood, and building creative businesses.

Background & Experience

The work behind the words

Education

B.S. Broadcast Journalism

Bowie State University

A.A.S. Communication Arts

Allegany College of Maryland

Editorial Focus

Writing & digital media

Lifestyle and family storytelling, travel writing, wedding resources, blogging, photography, and video projects.

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Independent Projects

Founder & creator

Jessica’s Media and Petals Planners, with travel content featured through Beyond the Boarding Pass.

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Every story starts somewhere.

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