THE UNRAVELLING JOURNEY
BY JESSICA SIERRA
The Unravelling Journey is a seven-continent memoir, following a young woman’s fierce search to find ‘the light at the end of the tunnel’ amid the entrenching darkness that proceeds sexual assault.
The Unravelling Journey is a fusion of grunge grit, reverent softness, and fiery determination. It whole-heartedly captures us into willing surrender as Jessica’s story traverses both foreign lands and tumultuous inner terrains. As it entwines us in the gripping tapestry of transformation, we unfurl the power of hope amid despair and learn the resilience of the human spirit.
“A fusion of grunge grit and soft self-love. A gentle yet powerful reminder.”
— Molly Schmidt, 2023 Hungerford Award winner
"An intrepid travelogue interlaced with poignant poetry. Or a novel-length poem entwined with captivating interludes of unflinching, gritty reality? Either way, it is a daring adventure within and beyond the mind, body, heart, and soul of life on our spectacular planet."
— Zack Doherty, lawyer
“Sierra shows determination to serve humanity with her heart open wide.”
— James McIntosh, artist and entrepreneur
“What I like most about Jessica's projects is the authentic invitation into her life experiences, so beautifully combined with vivid prose that we find ourselves continuously informed and entertained along the way. Jessica uses her creativity to explore very personal in-depth themes that many resonate with. It's very difficult to invite others into such an intimate space, but Jess does it with such heart that we find ourselves nurtured, enthralled, and wanting to read more.”
— Blake Innes, founder of Hive Mind Press
“A gripping story with a refined writing style. Sierra is a natural storyteller. Very talented.”
— Rhianna Knight, literary critique and editor
“There is power in raw vulnerability, vividly sharing your experiences, and laying down your bare soul. That’s why The Unravelling Journey deeply connects with readers and inspires courage.”
— Hannah Gee
“Open and courageous. An inspiration to soul search.”
— Kath Grimbly
About Jessica
Jessica Sierra is an award-winning student of Behavioural Science, a traveller of 61 countries, and an international author of Elemental Echoes: Tales of Earth's Enchantment. Her writing journey began in 2013 with the commencement of The Unravelling Journey, which was picked up by HiveMind Press in 2021. At twenty-two years old, she stepped foot on her seventh continent, driven by passion to connect with different ways of life. Her curiosity about what makes people tick and commitment to making those around her feel safe and seen led to her undertaking a Bachelor of Behavioural Science at The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle in 2020. Skilled at interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and achieving excellence through critical thinking, Jessica fuses joyful play, unshakable determination and soft courage.
