Jacky grew up in Romford Essex in the UK; she trained as a Hairdresser/ Makeup Artiste and Drama Teacher. She tried to full fill one of her first dreams of becoming a Director. As a innocent 16 year old she went along to her careers advisor at school and told them she wanted to be a director and suggested to the advisor that she went to the “London College of Fashion” to train as a Makeup Artiste and then once she was on a film set she would make her way to becoming a Director. (The innocent dreaming of a young girl) The Careers advisor told her to forget her dream; she would never get into the prestigious “London College of Fashion” and certainly never become a director. That was all the incentive she needed. Now she had to prove them wrong. Jacky did go to the college and at the same time she became a Drama teacher.

Jacky wrote her first play when she was only 17 and has written and directed many Plays over the years. She spent many years in TV and film Studios with her own up and coming actors and it was only just over a year ago she decided to write her first book. She has now written over 16 books and travels the world promoting them!

Jacky’s first Cruise as a guest speaker was with SAGA and here is her feedback:

“Jacky was amazing, The guests all loved her lectures on board the beautiful Spirit of Adventure, The knowledge was endless.”

Jacky has worked in TV & Radio for over 30 years! She is a award winning Author who writes Crime fiction! She is also You-tuber / Podcaster! And currently has a Documentary on Amazon Prime which she co-produced!
She loves to talk in front of an audience on Radio and TV! So she is now embarking on a speaking tour! This includes:

1: The life of a Crime Novelist!
Jacky is currently writing her 3rd book in a Crime series called The Sandra Bernstein Chronicles. This talk is geared around how she started, researched and created a successful brand. How Jacky knew nothing about ‘Murder’ and spent time with different Police forces around the world.
Because of her life behind the scenes on various film and TV sets, Jacky lets us into her fascinating world of entertainment!

2: Life and stories of working in the FILM and TV industry!
From ‘First Knight’ With Richard Gere and Sean Connery to ‘The Parent Trap’ with Lindsay Lohan… Jacky has many stories to tell as she worked on the film sets in the UK for many years!
This engaging and funny talk takes the audience on a journey behind the scenes in the film and TV Industry and how this world end up in many of her books!
This talk will also include a Q&A session

3: Life is ‘Murder!
As a fan of CSI and Law and Order on TV, Jacky thought she knew everything to know about the world of crime.. Till she decided to embark on writing a crime series and realised she knew ‘Nothing” So It was time to delve into the world of the criminal to be able to create believable characters.
Do you always say? “ I would like to write a book” Jacky talks about how she said exactly that and then did it! She is now writing book 17 and loves to share her story, of how she made is happen! And how you could too!

4: There’s a book inside us all!
How to get from idea to worldwide distribution of your book!
Jacky talks about how everyone has a story within them and how you can turn that story into a publication …. From inception to publication!
This talk will also include a Q&A session

5: Interactive MURDER MYSTERY
This interactive talk will create a original Murder Mystery story with the help of the audience … Jacky will create an Original tale by getting the audience to participate …. Using cards and ideas, she will piece it all together to create a brand new creation… The audience will also be asked to participate in a live rein action of the tale!

6: Teaching the Stars of Today and Tomorrow
After 30 years of teaching actors, Jacky has lots of stories about those she has taught…. This talk will be accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation ..
This talk will also include a Q&A session.

Jacky has a video opener she likes to use to introduce her to the stage.

I am an Author of Crime Fiction.. Plus I’ve worked in the world of Entertainment for 30 years.
Ive just done a Saga Cruise.. this was from the Cruise Director…

“ Jacky was amazing, The guests all loved her lectures on board the beautiful Spirit of Adventure, The knowledge was end.

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