Jess Smith is a writer, truth-teller, and founder of Soft & Savage Publishing. Her work explores healing, self-discovery, and the courage to live from truth — blending emotional honesty with spiritual insight. After living for years with anxiety and emetophobia, Jess transformed her pain into purpose through writing. Her deeply personal memoir Emetophobia and Me — along with Finding Peace and Unmasked — reflects her belief that even our darkest experiences can become catalysts for awakening, freedom, and self-love. Married with two grown-up sons she adores, Jess finds peace in the quiet company of animals and the beauty of nature. A lifelong lover of horses, she is passionate about improving the care and management of ridden horses and advocates for their right to freedom, movement, and companionship at all times. Through her books, journals, and coaching, Jess inspires others to reconnect with their truth, trust their inner wisdom, and remember that healing is always possible. If her story touched your heart, please take a moment to leave a review — your words help others find hope in theirs.