Mary Cecilia Jackson is an accomplished American author, well-known for her work in young adult fiction. Prior to her career as a novelist, Jackson worked in a variety of fields including psychology, media, and education. She has been a middle school teacher, a college instructor, a technical writer and editor, a speechwriter, a museum docent, and a development officer for central Virginia's PBS and NPR stations. These diverse experiences have provided her with a wealth of knowledge and insight, which she brings to life in her fiction.
Jackson's writing is clear, articulate, and accessible, making it easy for readers to become immersed in her stories. She writes sincerely and from the heart, creating characters and situations that resonate with her audience. Her work is also deceptively simple, with complex ideas and themes just beneath the surface. Despite the depth of her writing, Jackson's fiction is easy to pick up and enjoy, making it appealing to a wide range of readers.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Jackson has also been an honor recipient of the SCBWI Sue Alexander Award and a young-adult finalist in the Writers' League of Texas manuscript contest. She is married to an architect named William and together they share a farm and five goats in Western North Carolina and Hawaii. Jackson has been passionate about writing since she was six years old, and after many years and multiple rejections, she realized her dream of becoming a published author with the release of her debut novel, Sparrow, in March 2020. Her perseverance and determination serve as an inspiration to aspiring writers everywhere.