Interviews
North American Review — Jackie turns the table and interviews author Rachel King about Rachel’s superb collection of short stories, BRATWURST HAVEN. This craft interview explores Rachel’s deft hand at reflecting the tension ordinary people experience as they make their way through their lives.
Writing Through the Body —In this interview by Johnnie Mazzocco, learn how what started as an essay became a full-blown memoir called This Particular Happiness: A Childless Love Story, how Jackie handled the fears (we all have) about what people might think, and how she's shaped her mindset to be kind to herself on the days she doesn't write.
CarolineLeavittville — In this interview, best-selling author Caroline Leavitt asks Jackie about the inspiration to write this book and the ongoing ways women bump up against the expectations of society.
Christi Craig’s Author Interviews — In this Q&A, Christi and Jackie talk about craft, the origin of Jackie’s memoir, and the power of writing community.
Juncture Interview — In issue 4o of Juncture, Beth Kephart and Jackie talk about structure, plot, pacing and how important the word “maybe” is in memoir and in life.
Author-to-Author Interview —The Refresh Jackie pairs up with author Courtenay Hameister to talk about writing memoir, and telling our stories when things don’t go as planned. And humor (Courtenay is funny…go read her book).
Behind the Chair — Emmanuel Santana interviews Jackie as part of his podcast series featuring creative clients who come to his salon. Listen here as Jackie and Emmanuel cover many topics including self image, sexuality, sexual assault, writing, connection, and (of course) hair styles.
Author Interview — Superstition Review Editor Britney Gulbrandsen interviews Jackie about crafting short stories and personal essays.