Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write under my pseudonym, J.A. JACKSON, my initials. My true name is Jerreece Ann Jackson. I was born in Arkansas and come from a family rich in storytellers. I was raised on the Southside of Chicago and spent many summers in Arkansas, Chicago, and the Bay Area of California. I consider Northern California home. My fondest childhood memory is sitting around on Saturday nights listening to the old stories my parents, grandparents, cousins, uncles would tell while playing dominoes or cards. I am a romantic at heart. I have written over nine novels. Currently, I am working on Book III of Lovers Players & The Seducer.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I am working on Book III of Lovers’ Players and The Seducer. I haven’t really set the title in stone yet. But it will be like the Prodigal Son returning home.
It’s inspired by Book I and Book II.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Occasionally, because I don’t do it every day, but from time to time to get my writer’s juices flowing. I have to take a long walk, around someplace with some water (lakes, streams, rivers, or oceans). I have several parks in my area that are perfect. For me, it seems that once I’m at the park, and I sit by the water and stare into it. The water becomes like hocus pocus for me and my writer’s juices start to flow and I get ideas.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many authors and books have influenced me. First on my list is Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice. Next, I know why the caged bird sings by Maya Angelou.
Third Goddess of Vengeance by Jackie Collins. These are followed by many other great books and authors that I love. A few are my other favorite influencers are Harold Robbins, Cathy Yardley, Nora Roberts, Madelyn Alt, Cecily von Ziegesar, Jude Deveraux, Beverly Jenkin, Stuart Wood, Omar Tyree, Tony Dunbar, Roxanne St. Claire, Kristi Gold, Eileen Wilks, Nalini Singh, Harold Bloom, Juli Alexander, Juliet Marillier, Diana Gabaldon, Nora Roberts, Laurell K. Hamilton, Jane Austen, Jackie Collins, Sidney Sheldon, Zora Neale Hurston, Tina McElroy-Ansa Sharyn McCrumb, Mia Caldwell, and of course Maya Angelou and many, many others.
What are you working on now?
I am working on Book III of Lovers’ Players and The Seducer. I haven’t really set the title in stone yet. But it will be like the Prodigal Son returning home.
In addition, I have a completed book called Diamond at Midnight that is finished and needs to be set for pre-sale on Amazon Kindle, also it needs a Promo Book Tour.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use a few. The most effective are Bookbub Ads and Amazon Ads. Next up for me are BKnights’ Gig, Goddess Fish Promotions, Rockstar Tours, KINDLE MOJO, Authors Marketing Club, Book Flurries, Addicted to Books as well as various Facebook -Book groups.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Persevere! Then never stop believing in yourself. Next, I would say always listen to the voice within. It is your number one fan and keep pushing yourself to completion of your novel. Because you really are more capable than you know. Believe in yourself. And finally, I would say remember NO is not fatal. Ignore the folks who say no because somebody will say yes.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Persevere! Was the best advice I ever got. Next up what I learned growing up is other up and keep moving forward. But the most important thing I ever learned or had someone say to me was the word “No!” and then they followed it up by saying the word “no” ain’t fatal. It won’t kill you and it can’t stop you. What they were saying is that if one person say “no” to your work, remember another one will say “yes” to your work.
What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m reading an old book called If Tomorrow Never Comes by Sidney Sheldon.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a finished book called Diamond at Midnight that I need to do a Pre-Sale on Amazon/Kindle. I was planning on getting this out this last in 2018. However, I haven’t had time to make the pre-sale arrangement and line up the Promo Tour. So I will make in my 2019 priority.
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?
The three books I would take with me on a desert island are the Hebrew Bible because I always wanted to read it.
Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch. And the latest book I was writing so that I could finish it and start writing its sequel.
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