| 1. After completing her studies at Newark Academy, she pursued acting courses at New York University. |
| 2. Before her writing career, she worked as a call girl for Prince Jefri Bolkiah. |
| 3. In addition to her debut book, she has published other books such as 'Pretty' (2011) and 'Everything You Ever Wanted: A Memoir' (2015). |
| 4. She contributed blog posts to The Huffington Post from 2012 until 2017. |
| 5. Jillian shared her insights on adoption and identity as a TEDx Talk speaker at Chapman University in 2014. |
| 6. Her book 'Behold the Monster: Confronting America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer' was published in 2023, featuring in-depth interviews with serial killer Samuel Little. |
| 7. Her writings have appeared in prominent magazines such as New York Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Elle, and Salon. |
| 8. Jillian has actively shared her stories through the non-profit organization, The Moth. |
| 9. She is trained in firearms shooting and enjoys the sport. |
| 10. As an animal lover, Jillian owns a poodle. |
| 11. She is skilled in horse riding. |
| 12. Maintains her fitness through regular gym workouts and kickboxing. |
