by Jackie | Book Review, Writing Life
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo is one of the novels I was most looking forward to reading this year. I reached out to Jill and she so kindly agreed to answer a few questions about her novel and the writing life.
by Jackie | Book Review, Why We Read
I think the vast majority of books I’ve read in the past few years have come to my attention through personal recommendations. I rely on their honest opinions to help me select my next read. There are too many great new books to waste time reading bad books. One...
by Jackie | Book Review, Why We Read
My absolute favorite books–fiction or nonfiction–are ones that transport me to another place. Or another time and place. James Herriot’s Yorkshire. Ignatius J. Reilly’s New Orleans. Twain’s Mississippi.
by Jackie | Why We Read
Sometimes I don’t want a deep, thought-provoking read. I just want to open the cover and enjoy.
by Jackie | Writing Life
I confess. I am a pantser. I know. I can hear all you plotters out there. Life is easier when you’re a plotter.