Born and raised in southern Illinois, Jesse moved to Kentucky in ‘99 to attend Murray State University. It was in his sophomore year that he decided to become a serious writer, and since then, he’s been published in numerous newspapers and magazine journals.

Jesse’s first novel, The Brown Bottle Squeeze, was published in 2016 under the nom de plume, JT Roberts. It was well-received amongst local critics and reviewers.

For close to 20 years, Jesse has lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling, bicycling in the city, and attending the various community events hosted around town.