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I am SUPER excited to announce the release of my first book: Abandoned San Diego. This book is part of a nationwide series "America Through Time" by Fonthill Media, which covers abandoned spots throughout the country. I am so honored to get to represent my hometown: San Diego! It was always a dream of mine to write my own book and I'm so proud to finally say I have!
"America Through Time" captures a strong sense of the past while demonstrating the force of change through the passage of years. The use of modern photographs in color juxtaposed with old images ignites the imagination of young and old alike. For older residents it is a small story of time gone by. For younger residents and children—a fascinating window into the past.
“In 1880, San Diego was a sleepy, dusty, western border town of about 2,500 souls. Today, it is a modern, world-class city with a greater metropolitan area population of more than three million residents (five million if the Mexican border city of Tijuana is included), a diverse economy, and tourist attractions that draw an estimated thirty-five million visitors each year. Its history was written by a fascinating group of friars, explorers, miners, entrepreneurs, educators, and inventors.
In a thriving modern city like San Diego, little stays the same for long. Today’s skyline would be virtually unrecognizable to a time traveler from the 1950s, but when you explore a little, you find fascinating vestiges of the San Diego of our great grandparents tucked away. Abandoned San Diego is a trip back in time, visiting nineteen sites that are in some level of deterioration, but still offer a glimpse into a different period in San Diego’s past. Along the way, we will take a richly illustrated journey to old mines, fading towns, burned out ruins, and pioneer cemeteries, among other fascinating places.”
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Anonymous
Wonderful
anon
congrats Jessica! cute pic
Anonymous
I can’t wait to read it. CONGRATULATIONS! I love this site.
Anonymous
I just ordered your book. Could you sign it? I am excited to order it and thank you for your work.
Beverly Boggs
Anonymous
Not sure where to notify you about signing the book so I’m doing it on both places. –
John Perez
Anonymous
I just ordered your book (Patricia H) and I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Poway Library. I would like you to sign my book, thanks!
Patti
Anonymous
Just purchased 1 copy of your book. Can you please sign it? Thank you! – Mylan E.
Anonymous
Cannot wait to explore “hidden” San Diego when I visit in May.
Anonymous
Your friggin hot.
Anonymous
Hi Jessica, just purchased your book and would love to have it signed,
Thanks,
Michael
Anonymous
Hello, I am ordering the book now, I would love it signed please. Thank you, Mike B
Anonymous
Hi Jessica, just purchased the book 🙂 Cant wait to see it!
It will be a birthday present for my dad who loves San Diego. Could you sign it for him? His name is Heinz.
Love from Germany,
Philomena
Anonymous
Odd way to present the population of a city by including the city of another country. Incongruent and irrelevant to the premise of your book. Not to mention it smacks of virtue signaling
Anonymous
What a silly comment from anon: TJ and SD have been part of the same geographic and economic space forever. The book looks wonderful and I am ordering it now!
Anonymous
It would be great if you could sign ours too.
Thanks Jessica!
Jon and Lisa
Anonymous
Hi, jessica. I just bought your book and would love to have you sign it for me! :D. thxs. David L
Anonymous
Just saw your video on facebook about your new book….super excited to get our copy and congratulations on your first book!!! Please sign our copy that we just ordered on your site. Many appreciations!!! respectfully, Kevin & Alexis
Anonymous
Autograph, please, but no dedication: this will be a gift for someone who has been looking for exactly what you have produced.
Bonnie
Anonymous
Hi! I just purchased your book and would love for you to sign it!
Thanks,
Sara W
Anonymous
Can’t wait for it to arrive. Just purchased now. Signed would be awesome. Thanks, Mike Kimball Fallbrook ca
Anonymous
Write me a funny or not-so-funny joke in my book I just purchased. Keep it up! We love following your life and adventures. Hope to catch you around o’side one of these days. You usually can find us in Anza and Daley Ranch on most cool weekends. – Bobby Mills
Anonymous
I just ordered your book and would love for you to sign it. I’ve lived here for 37 years!
Lora
Anonymous
@Anonymous,
I just received my book! Thank you! It’s signed to someone else though ?♀️? haha!
-Sara W