Jessica Holmes is a prominent Australian cookbook author and recipe writer. Her first cookbook, Something Sweet, was published by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2026.
She is known for her easy, approachable and reliable baking recipes. Jessica Holmes is an experienced recipe writer who loves to share the joy of baking with everyone.
Jessica Holmes has been featured in popular food media, from live TV to the biggest magazines and lifestyle sites across Australia. Her cookbook, Something Sweet debuted at #2 on the Australian Non-Fiction charts and also reached best-selling status across Amazon Australia.
As featured in:
- Jessica Holmes Celebrates The Release of Something Sweet – Channel 7 (July 2026)
- Something Sweet: A Scrumptious Cake – The Canberra Times (July 2026)
- Better Homes and Gardens Magazine extract (issue July 2026)
- Jessica Holmes’ Fairy Bread Cupcakes – The Big Issue (Taste of Home feature – issue July 2026)
- Jessica Holmes’ Pear and Cardamom Cake – Frankie Magazine (July 2026)
- Jessica Holmes’ Jammy Marshmallow Chocolate Biscuits – Frankie Magazine (July 2026)
- Meet Jessica Holmes: The Self-Taught Baker Behind Something Sweet – Starts at Sixty (July 2026)
- Jessica Holmes’ Rhubarb Sour Cream Cake With Brown Sugar Crumble – Starts at Sixty (July 2026)
- Meet Jessica Holmes From Sweetest Menu – Baking Business (July 2026)
- 5 Rules Every Beginner Baker Should Know According To A Baking Expert – Taste (July 2026)
- Jessica Holmes Live Baking Demo on Channel 7’s The Morning Show (June 2026)
- Jessica Holmes Baking Up Sweet Success – QUT Alumni
- Developing Your Voice And Connecting With Your Readers When Writing With Jessica Holmes – Food Blogger Pro
- How Jessica Holmes Earns Six Figures From Her Baking Blog – Niche Pursuits
- 9 Copywriting Secrets With Jessica Holmes – Blogger Genius Podcast
- How To Use Words To Transform Your Brand – Tastemaker
- How To Be An Exceptional Food Writer – Eat Blog Talk
- Finding Joy As A Food Blogger – Chopped Podcast
Events and live appearances
Jessica Holmes loves to do in-person events, including baking demonstrations, interviews and book signings. Here are a few of her latest events:
- Appearance and book signing at Readings Bookstore, Melbourne (July 2026)
Jessica Holmes celebrated the release of her debut cookbook at Readings Chadstone to a sold-out crowd. Over 120 readers signed up to meet Jessica in person. She was interviewed by fellow baker and cookbook author, Emelia Jackson, before signing books and meeting readers.
- Baking demonstration at Robinson’s Bookshop, Melbourne (July 2026)
Jessica Holmes conducted a baking demonstration at Robinson’s Bookshop where she made her Brownie Cookies live. Blogger and author Daen Lia then hosted a Q&A with Jessica before an extended time of book signing.
- Live television demonstration on Channel 7’s The Morning Show, Sydney (June 2026)
Jessica performed a live baking demonstration on Channel 7’s The Morning Show with Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur. She made her famous Apple Cake and confidently chatted to the hosts about the release of her new cookbook.
- Q&A host with Emelia Jackson at Robinson’s Bookshop, Melbourne (May 2026)
Jessica hosted an engaging live interview with Emelia Jackson at Robinson’s Bookstore to celebrate the release of Emelia’s latest cookbook.
If you would like to work with Jessica, check out her Media Kit or contact Viahn Kelsey at viahn@ivytalentco.com.au