One of the prayers my family and I say together every night is the Our Father, also known as The Lord’s Prayer. My kids have heard this prayer hundreds and hundreds of times. They are both amazing at memorizing random facts and can flawlessly repeat much longer and lesser known prayers, but they both consistently... Continue Reading →
I was privileged to be a guest on the Courageously Go! podcast. It can be found on all of the typical podcast sites, so if you have a favorite be sure to check it out there! If not, click here to start listening. It was a lot of fun and after the first few minutes... Continue Reading →
The kindle version of Into the Embers, accidentally, went live yesterday. It's tricky to get the timing right and I was about 8 hours off. Once that happened I quickly sent an email to those readers who are my biggest supporters. Here's the link to join that mailing list. And just from that small portion... Continue Reading →
I'm so excited to finally be able to share this with you!! One week from today and Into the Embers will be here!! Preorders are available on Barnes and Noble, Apple, and Kobo
When I was in high school, my American Government teacher, Mr. Wagner, stopped my friend Nina and me as we went into his class. I can’t remember what brought on this conversation, but he asked us how many friends we had. We responded, in true high school fashion, that we had at least fifty, maybe... Continue Reading →
Okay, so grownups don’t actually get summer vacation, but I thought I would answer the question anyway 😊 Here’s a quick rundown of the last two months: My boys and I did an amazing fossil dig in Gainesville, Florida. It just does not get any cooler than finding million-year-old sharks’ teeth in a spring fed... Continue Reading →
Those who know me, have read my bio, or have read my books probably know that I have worked with girls and young women who have been incarcerated. All of the women and girls I met through this work taught me something about myself and the world, and though there were some who clearly should... Continue Reading →
I have a reusable grocery bag with the words “Do what makes you happy” printed on it. I have never used it. Why? It would be a lie! When I am at the grocery store I am not doing what makes me happy. So instead of using the bag, I look at it with disdain... Continue Reading →
Book 3 of The Light Series is here! I totally hope you love it and then review it, so others will have the chance to love it too 🙂 You are all amazing and you are an incredible support to me - even those of you I have never met. Thank you! Truly, thank you... Continue Reading →
The Light is 99 cents for the next five days. If you haven't read it, here is your chance to get it super cheap. If you have read it, here is your chance to tell all your friends to read it 😉 Here's the link. Have an awesome day!! Jacqueline
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending my cousin’s wedding. Family from all over the country gathered in Missouri, where the cooler temperatures and lack of hurricane debris made for a lovely weekend escape. Seeing my extended family was, of course, the highlight, and it got me thinking about the value of family... Continue Reading →
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If you’ve read my bio you know that Psychology is my first professional love and Writing my second. So when I speak to groups, I often get the question “Are your characters based on your clients?” What’s funny (to me at least, maybe not to you) is that the answer is a resounding No. They... Continue Reading →
I was talking to a friend the other day. Like me, she is a psychologist and novelist. We were talking about the very broad genre of romance novels. This genre encompasses everything from my novels to 50 Shades of something or other and everything in between. What is interesting to both of us is the... Continue Reading →
I remember dating in high school and college and I can’t recall there being any sacrifice, irritation yes, but sacrifice no. It was for the most part all about short-term fun. Then (many years later) I became a mom and my life was suddenly filled with sacrifice, but something curious happened. With that sacrifice came... Continue Reading →
I wanted to let you all know that The Light has a new cover! Hope you like it! Have a Blessed Good Friday and Beautiful Easter! ~ Jacqueline
I recently reviewed a report that detailed the tragic death of a young girl in foster care. What struck me most about the girl’s life was the degree that she was unwanted and was made to feel like a burden. We don’t like to think about children being devalued in this way, or at least... Continue Reading →
Over 1100 people downloaded The Light during the free download weekend. This is thanks to each of you who shared my social media posts, shared the blog post, told your friends and family about The Light or reviewed The Light on Amazon or Goodreads. Thank you so much for helping to spread the word! Have... Continue Reading →
The Light is a free a download on Amazon this weekend (March 18-19). This is a great time to introduce others to the characters you love. Here is the Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/Light-become-when-world-falls-ebook/dp/B01I2IRIY2/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1479914214&sr=1-1 Additionally, if any of you have not yet reviewed The Light you can use this link, click on customer reviews and then click... Continue Reading →
It’s spring, which means if Floridians have any hope of working outside without being attacked by numerous flying, crawling, and slithering creatures, now is the time to do it. In my yard, I have an area that has been ignored for many years. As the weather is warming and I am spending more time outside... Continue Reading →
For those who need to hold a book in their hands Through the Ashes is now available in paperback. https://www.amazon.com/Through-Ashes-Light-Jacqueline-Brown/dp/0998653306/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Through the Ashes is officially published and available on Amazon. Here is the link to begin reading. It is a free read for those of you with Amazon Prime. If you are like many of the people in my life and need to feel the actual book in your hands, then you have to wait... Continue Reading →
I have been trying to think of a way to say thank you. I view each of you as someone on this journey with me, and on days when I doubt myself I remember that there are actual people, the vast majority of whom I have never met, who are cheering me on. You will... Continue Reading →
I am happy to announce Through the Ashes: Book Two of The Light series will be released on January 31st. https://youtu.be/T6BMccpEM6E Preorder your copy here https://www.amazon.com/Through-Ashes-Light-Book-2-ebook/dp/B01MTC5K2D/ref=cm_sw_em_r_dp_w_da_IWmIybK8V2VAP_tt
I couldn't wait any longer to share this with you. Through the Ashes is almost here!
I recently spoke with a woman who, like many, is mourning the loss of a loved one this Christmas season. Behind her pain was the conviction that he was in a better place. I offered her my quick assurances that she was right, but as I left, I couldn’t help asking myself if he was... Continue Reading →
I am strict, really strict when it comes to the amount of time my kids spend in front of screens. Anytime I, or others, question my reason for this I think of The Jed Song, also known as the theme song of the Beverly Hillbillies. It is a staple bedtime song in my house. Why?... Continue Reading →
The memory of these words, told to me long ago by someone struggling to find joy, entered my mind last night as I drove to meet my husband at the hospital. He had a virus and without realizing it became dehydrated. The result was his eyes rolling back in his head, his skin turning a... Continue Reading →
It has been almost 6 weeks since I last wrote a post, and I have to say I have missed it! The biggest event of the last 6 weeks was hands down Hurricane Matthew. We were in a mandatory evacuation zone and decided not to be “those people” who stayed despite the warning. We were... Continue Reading →
I recently attended the sentencing hearing of a man who plead guilty to the sex trafficking of three teenage girls. I was well informed of the crimes and had an image in my mind as to what this man would look like. What I saw was not the face of pure evil that I had... Continue Reading →
I have so many exciting things to tell you all. The first is that I am a guest blogger today on one of the most beautiful blogs I have ever seen. Check me out on Cordially Court http://cordiallycourt.com/time-management-secret-for-moms/ Second, The Light is a free download on Kindle until tomorrow night (8/16/16). If you have friends who... Continue Reading →
I had a dream about a person I know who is very physically attractive. In the dream the person looked nothing like they do in this world. Their face was deformed and almost melted looking with bones moved and flesh loose. A voice told me that this is how this person truly looks, sort of... Continue Reading →
Every time I am asked this question, and that has been a lot lately, I think of my high school pottery teacher, Mr. Ludwig. At some point during our four-year journey together, I was complaining that I didn’t have enough time to do whatever it was he was asking me to do. He very wisely... Continue Reading →
I found out this morning that someone very dear to my family passed away late Saturday night. She was someone who meant a great deal to my sons, as well as my husband and I. We each prayed for her healing during family prayer time and I, in my nightly alone time with God, outright... Continue Reading →
I am happy to announce The Light is now available at amazon.com You can click on this link to begin reading.
I’ve had a hard time deciding what this first random thoughts entry should be about. Should it be about the challenges of publishing for the first time, the beautiful eggplant I’m growing, the heartaches friends are experiencing and me to some extent with them, or maybe about The Light and how I am both excited... Continue Reading →
Bria Ford, a college student with a distant wealthy father and the seemingly perfect boyfriend, is driving to Florida with her three best friends, but they never arrive. In the predawn hours of Thanksgiving, a bright light flashes and everything electronic stops. Stranded on a frozen highway, the group’s only hope rests in two strangers;... Continue Reading →
