Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Jackie Lawson. I was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. I moved to Peoria, Illinois, in 2008, live in Bartonville, Illinois, with my husband, son, and two dogs, Bailey and Ember. I graduated from Western Illinois University with a Master’s in English Literature. Originally, I wanted to teach postsecondary English, but fell into a workforce development position for a local youth-based non-profit organization and absolutely love it. Book one in The Amulets Trilogy was my debut novel. I enjoys reading almost every kind of fiction out there, but fantasy is my favorite. I also have a craft business where my partner and I take donations of damaged books and turn their pages into flowers in arrangements, wreathes, bouquets, etc.
How did you hear about this event?
This will be my third year participating! I heard about it long ago through other book enthusiasts and never felt confident I could cut it in such a large, established event. I’m so glad I eventually took the chance to apply as I absolutely love everyone I’ve met through the process from organizers, to other authors, and especially the readers!
How many years have you attended?
This will be my third year!
What genres do you write?
Modern and paranormal fantasy, LGBTQ+, and humor memoir
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
Peculiar Lessons: Semester One
What is one fun fact about you?
I can say the alphabet backwards just as fast as I can forward
What are your social links?
Website: www.authorjlawson.com
Facebook:AuthorJ.Lawson
Instagram: authorjlawson
What are you buy links?
https://www.amazon.com/author/j.lawson
