Interview With Author Jackie Haley
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Jackie Haley is a nationally recognized, award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur. She’s appeared on CBS, NBC, among many other major media outlets and traveled the country representing her books.
Her first novel, Crystal Beach received many powerful endorsements following it’s release in 2012, including one from the Des Moines Register as follows: “With an eye for detail and a nose for romance, Haley imagines what might happen if the girl next door stumbled into a James Bond movie. Smuggled diamonds, mafia thugs, a tall dark stranger-Crystal Beach has the makings of a Hollywood hit. -Michael Morain, The Des Moines Register.
Jackie didn’t stop there. In 2017, Jackie published her sequel, Truce Island and continued to speak and hold book signing events across the country.
Shortly after, was approached by David Schmitz to write his family’s truly inspiring story about his late wife that left a gift for him which he received two years after she passed from ovarian cancer. Brenda’s Wish was released in 2020 with several excellent endorsements including two national foundations and many incredible reviews.
Jackie has a passion for writing, for making a difference and for helping others with similar passions.
Jackie launched a new entity Dream to Author to help aspiring writers become published, providing assistance through online training and coaching services.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Brenda’s Wish is a true story about a cancer-stricken woman that, in her final precious months, wrote a letter and gave it to a friend. She said when my husband finds a new wife to take care of our four boys, send this letter to the radio station Christmas Wish program. Two years after she passed away, David, the husband, goes to the radio station and hears the words of his late wife for the first time. Here is the interview with 4.6M views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG-xGNh3diw
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I break my chapters down into an outline and manageable tasks. Not considered unusual, but highly effective for me in my writing process.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jane Austen, Stephanie Meyer, James Patterson, Nicholas Sparks cross several genres that I enjoy reading. Any author that can place the reader into the story and connect is a gifted author that has influenced me.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a book on “How to Write a Book” as well as my third fiction book of my series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I appreciate the opportunity to post on social media platforms that match my target audience reader. LinkedIn for business books, Facebook for fiction books, etc.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. If you keep working at it and don’t give up, all that’s left is success. Keep at it and when you need help, don’t be afraid to ask.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading a memoir of Congressman Jim Ross Lightfoot called “Climbing Mountains with God”
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ll keep working on my business book and fiction book between my client work.
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?
Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen
The Client, John Grisham
The Host, Stephanie Meyer
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