Jessica Harkins’ first book of poems, The Paled Guest, was published by Kelsay. Additional poems, translations, and articles of literary criticism have appeared in journals such as Versodove (Italy), Agenda (UK), SALT Magazine, Copper Nickel, Exchanges Literary Journal, The Chaucer Review, Cimarron Review, The Adirondack Review, and The Comstock Review, among other US journals.

Jessica Harkins's work featured in Stand Magazine comprises two contributions of poetry, over a period of 10 years.