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monica Monica Jackson finally moved from the Land of Oz side of Kansas. While it was the place of the birth, even she will admit it was pretty damn flat. Monica fully embraces diversity (including Wicked Witches, Munchkins, and that goody-two-shoes Glenda, the Good Witch) since she resides on the far edge of the diverse divide too. Monica Jackson's books, known for quirky humor and attitude, often wander from well-trod plot pathways. She spends far too much time online, loves bubble baths, and avoiding both productive activity and moderation

How Monica Started

Monica’s wanted to write ever since she could hold a pencil. She had surgery in 1994, the longest time off work (as a registered nurse) she’d ever had in her life. She used the time to write her first novel and sold it to Kensington for the Arabesque line in 1995. In 1997, it finally appeared on the shelves. That book MIDNIGHT BLUE, was produced as a BET television movie of the week in 2000. Nine novels and eight novellas and short stories later from that first book, she’s now a national bestselling author (says so on the books!).

Obligatory Props

Monica has won awards for her work, and has been nominated for Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and other awards. She’s appeared in several radio and television appearances and has given workshop presentations. She has done television spots. She can appear in public if she wants and is quite presentable. She seldom wants though. Monica also has been featured in a People magazine article, unrelated to her writing, but hey, it counts.

Awards (Even more special since Monica never enters contests)

Won an Emma award for best anthology. Nominated for Romantic Times Career Achievement award
Nominated for the Black Alliance’s Golden Pen Award
Winner of Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award
Winner of Romance in Color’s Award of Excellence Award
Winner of Romance in Color’s Reviewer’s Choice Award
Awarded the rare Romantic Times Gold Medal 4 1/2 star rating twice
Awarded Romantic Times Top Pick six times
Awarded Romantic Times 4 1/2 star rating five times
National and Blackboard bestselling author

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Interviews

Karen Scott
Eve Vaughn
Kelly Callihan
Romance In Color
Irmine's Bookstore
Topeka Capital Journal

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Creepin', June '07 Kimani Press
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