Monica Jackson

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. Eight 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. She's appeared in several radio and television appearances and has given workshop presentations. She has done television spots and also has been featured in a People magazine article, unrelated to her writing, but hey, it counts.

Awards

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