Inspirational Indie Author Interview #205: Jackie Watson. North East England Author Turned a Recurring Dream Into a Trilogy Set in Greece

My guest this episode is Jackie Watson, a novelist from North East England. She didn't plan to become an author, but a vivid recurring dream about a woman arriving in Greece pushed her to start writing. What began as one novel soon became a trilogy, along with a spin-off novella. Jackie writes contemporary fiction about love, secrets, and the unintended consequences of the choices people make.

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About the Host

Howard Lovy is an author, developmental editor, and writing coach with a long career in journalism and publishing. He works with writers at many stages of their careers, with a focus on helping them develop their ideas and strengthen their work while preserving their unique voices. He lives in Northern Michigan.

About the Guest

Jackie Watson is an internationally selling contemporary fiction novelist and the author of the four-part Apokeri Bay series. Set primarily on the Greek island of Lefkada, the series includes a trilogy and a dark-romance spin-off set on a cruise ship. Her stories explore love, secrets, betrayal, friendship, family loyalty, forgiveness, and hope.