Featured Interview With Melanie Jackson
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I live in Littleton, NH with her husband wonderful Corey and my cat Salem. My job as a licensed nursing assistant is very rewarding and gives me the opportunity learn every day. At birth I was diagnosed with a rare medical condition called FFU (Femur, Fibula, Ulna Dyspepsia); and dyslexia. I was born second oldest of seven children, was raised Amish until my mother got up the courage to leave my abusive father. My wonderful mother raised us alone and continued to home-school us straight through high school. Having dyslexia meant that reading and writing were not easily subjects. But, my mother never gave up and cultivated in me a great imagination and love of literature. I have just finished and self-published my first book: Jaden’s Heart and I am currently working on the next installment in the series: Jaden’s Choice.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I think I was around twelve years old. I started off with small poems, short stories and school essays. It is a whole different world writing novels.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I don’t have a specific genre that I read. I just love a good story. Mark Twain, J.K. Rowling, Tamora Pierce, Jane Austen, Aaron Allston, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Anne Rice only name a few. I have read every Star Wars book out there and every vampire book I could get my hands on. Anne Rice’s work is truly inspired.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Jaden’s Heart is a thrilling modern romance novel about. Jaden Hawk, a lonely, nine hundred year old Immortal, abandoned by her lover and creator. My story begins with Jaden hiding from her responsibilities in the crowded city of Los Angeles, where she meets Alexis, a homeless teen. However, as their love begins to blossom, Jaden’s old lover and creator returns and whispers of war threaten the Immortal world. Jaden’s Heart, came to me in a dream – No really – an actual dream. When I woke up, I started writing, and continued writing for a whole year and three months. The weird part is every night scene I have dreamt the same dream each a different part of the whole story. It never leaves me just like a shadow it fallows me everywhere.
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