Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Jeff Jackson, I am a former professional baseball player. I was drafted in the 1st round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Draft straight out of Neal F. Simeon H.S. on the south side of Chicago, at the age of 17. This is the first book that I have written with the help of my co-author Dana Jones. I wrote this book because ” For years I set back and let the media re-account to the world their rendition of what they considered to be the truth about my career, without knowing the facts. I grew tired of reading negative comments about myself, and my time with the Phillies in sports blogs on the internet, so I decided it was finally time I changed the narrative of my baseball career, and share my true story ”
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Gift and the Curse” The Jeff Jackson Story is the name of my latest book…I would have to say my inspiration came from my mother and my kids. My family means everything to me and I just wanted to make them proud of me, and to show them that you can do whatever you put your mind to if you have the will, courage, and faith.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write late at night or early in the morning while everyone is still asleep
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Napoleon Hill ” Think and Grow Rich”
What are you working on now?
I’m really just focused on this project at the moment…I would first like to have some success with this book before I move on to another book or project.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
right now I just promote from my facebook fan page…but looking to expand other promotional opportunities..
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice would be don’t give up when it seems to get hard or rough and/or maybe hit a brick wall. Just keeping pushing thru and you will be happy that you did once the project is finished…
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To be honest, the best advice I ever heard is simple, and that treat people like you would want them to treat you!
What are you reading now?
nothing at the moment just focused on my own book and brand for now!
What’s next for you as a writer?
well, I would like to turn my book into a script. I think my story would translate into a great film in my humble opinion.
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?
you have me stumped with this question, but it would be books that dealt with spirituality for sure…
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