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Jackie Watson
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom (the)
Genres: Commercial Fiction, General Fiction, Womens Fiction
Skills: Performance/Spoken Word, Press/Media Interview, Reading/Literary Event, Speaking Engagement/Lecture
Jackie was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and is an outdoor enthusiast. Living close to the banks of the River Tyne she is often found striding around the countryside with her partner and their extremely cute and characterful Miniature Schnauzer, pottering in their allotment, running or occasionally cycling. Over the years there have been many travelling adventures from far-flung destinations to close-by getaways.
After a twenty-year marketing career, Jackie took a leap of faith and embarked on a new life as a women’s contemporary fiction author. However, writing is not a new love, but an ongoing passion. The forthcoming Apokeri Bay trilogy was born from a recurring dream about a feisty female protagonist who unexpectedly falls in love with a quaint seaside village on the Greek island of Lefkada.
In her uplifting and thought-provoking writing, Jackie weaves in what we all love about great fiction – the chance to step into the world of somebody else and share in their story. But she certainly doesn’t give her characters an easy life. They must overcome family frictions, dark secrets, guilt and betrayal to discover life-changing friendships, love and hope. And ultimately, learn how to embrace and overcome everything life throws at them.
Keep in touch with Jackie at www.jackiewatsonwrites.com, at facebook.com/jackiewatsonwrites or on Twitter @JackiewWrites
Jackie Watson's books
Apokeri Bay
Escape to Greece with an irresistible page-turner about love, friendship and heart-wrenching decisions that will keep you guessing to the very end.
Five days tucked away on a Greek island. Time enough for Anna Jenkinson to determine her future. And then return home.
But when this feisty young woman unexpectedly falls in love with the quaint seaside village of Apokeri, she seizes the chance for a new life. Away from her friends, former lover and a critical father.
However, this beach lovers' paradise is not always what it seems. And Anna unwittingly becomes embroiled in a host of other people's plans – including a matchmaking café owner, a laid-back bike rental employee and a man desperate to escape island life.
Over a sun-drenched summer, Anna negotiates her way through a village full of colourful characters, hidden agendas, family sagas and destructive secrets. But, she inadvertently triggers a series of life-changing events for some residents. And brought face-to-face with her own questionable actions, Anna must decide – how far will she go to protect her new love?
Apokeri Bay is one of the debut novels of 2023 and the first part in a trilogy. If you love women’s contemporary fiction, grab your copy soon and be transported to Anna’s world in beautiful Lefkada.