Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Chancellor K Jackson (1995) was born in Fulton County, Georgia, to Native American parents, grew up in Smyrna, Georgia, attended Stetson University and lived abroad in China from 2018-2019. For nine years he played football at the high school and collegiate level. His first book, “14 Days in Beijing Part I,” of the 14 Days in Beijing short story series was the number one Seller in American Dramas & Plays, Asian Dramas & Plays and Teens & Young Adult Biography eBooks, top twenty in multiple genres and ranked number seventy six on the Amazon’s top 100 Best sellers list for before its debut on April 4th, 2020. April 20th, 2021, Chancellor released the full 14 Days in Beijing novel that ranked #1 in Chinese travel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
14 Days in Beijing: The Novel
I was arrested in detained in China for 14 days. After being deported from China, I knew I wanted to do something with the story, but I had no clue what. A close friend, who happens to be an author, suggested that I write about the experience. He took my phone, went to my notes, and left a small outline that I filled in. Eight months later 14 Days in Beijing Part 1 released and ranked #1 in three different genres on Amazon
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I go ghost from social media when I’m writing a new book. Doing so allows me to lock in on my craft, and I finish faster then expected.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Accountability, The Journey Project, and The Journey Project Volume II: D.R.E.A.M.S, by DeMarko Reddins
What are you working on now?
I am currently editing other aspiring authors novels, as well as editing my first romance novel that I plan on releasing in 2021.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Instagram and other social media platforms. Mainly Instagram though.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Its a marathon to become a profound author. Stay ten toes down, and keep running your marathon. Its not a race.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The internet has changed the game as we know it. Its like the gold rush, when everybody was moving out west to mine for gold. Technology has empowered everybody. Whatever you aspire to do can be as big as you want to make it, and can go as far as you want to take it. It won’t ever be unless you make it though.
– Nipsey Hussle
What are you reading now?
nothing
What’s next for you as a writer?
This romance novel is going to be just as good as my current novel. I also have the audiobook for 14 Days coming. I aspire to turn the 14 Days in Beijing story into a film as well.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
14 Days in Beijing: The Novel
Between the World and Me
The Spook Who Sat by the Door
Contagious: Why Things Catch On
Author Websites and Profiles
Chancellor Jackson Website
Chancellor Jackson Amazon Profile
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