Meet the Storyteller

Jackie is a science fiction, fantasy, and horror geek through and through, and it reveals itself in her novels and screenplays. She has won numerous national awards for her narrative fiction, and her scripts have produced film from feature-length movies to merchandise and program commercials, fundraising promos, and narrative short films. Her approach to directing reflects her fiction; driving the story to reveal itself through its characters. Her films have showcased in festivals from the Mid-South to Boston and New York.

Jackie’s other artistic pursuits usually make her messy; in the studio splashing paint, or using her beloved needle and thread to make fabric into something else.

Jackie’s love for creativity is at the heart of her message. She has taught workshops and seminars around the country, and organized writers' conferences in the southeast.

She’s also a gamer girl from the days of Atari. Her favorite sort of Saturday is spent with a stack of books, a cup of tea, and couch time with her boxer, Effie.