Jacqueline K. Sawyer
Jacqueline is an independent author who has been writing and publishing for more than 20 years, creating a diverse body of work that includes children’s books, adult fiction, blogs, and puzzle content such as crosswords and word searches. She currently self-publishes through platforms like Amazon and Barnes & Noble while working toward launching her own personal website. Her creative output reflects a lifelong passion for storytelling that began in childhood with freestyle poetry and gradually evolved into a professional writing career.
Jacqueline’s creative process is deeply influenced by her lived experience and personal philosophy. She credits her ADHD as a major source of constant inspiration, fueling an ongoing stream of ideas for stories, characters, and puzzles. Her background in psychology, supported by an associate’s degree from Phoenix Online, helps her understand character motivations and emotional depth. She also draws strength from her faith and personal challenges, including living with spina bifida and undergoing numerous surgeries, which have shaped her resilience and the themes of perseverance found throughout her work.
Alongside her writing career, Jacqueline has experience working in a nursing home setting with partial CNA responsibilities, further deepening her compassion and understanding of human struggle and care. She is actively involved in advocacy and support communities, including the Spina Bifida Association, cancer-related organizations, and animal welfare causes such as the ASPCA. Known for her determination and persistence, she continues to create even during difficult health circumstances, viewing her writing not just as a profession but as a lifelong calling rooted in endurance, faith, and creativity.
• Associate's in Psychology from Phoenix University
• Who's who in American Business Women in 2024
• Cancer Associations
• ASPCA
• Spina Bifida Association
What do you attribute your success to?
God. Because, you know, God is controlling...God controls everything, but God gave me the brain. To have the intellect to be able to do this. So, my...My, my everything comes from God. I'm borderline brilliant based on testing, only a couple points away from brilliancy, and that is 150% attributed to God. I wouldn't have that without Him.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Keep going. Writer's block...Writer's block is going to happen, but don't let that discourage you, because that doesn't mean there's something wrong, and that doesn't mean that you're a bad writer. That just means you need to come about it in a different approach. What I always like to say is, come back to the drawing board. You know? That's kind of my main thing, is come back to the drawing board, because it doesn't mean you can't do it.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
God is controlling...God controls everything, but God gave me the brain. To have the intellect to be able to do this. So, my...My, my everything comes from God. I also value perseverance and not giving up despite challenges. If I played the 'I just don't feel good today' game, I wouldn't be where I am today. I've had over 30 operations and have spina bifida, but I've learned how to maneuver around obstacles, which helps me in both my life and my work.