backstory
Jaclyn is an aspiring mother, wife, friend, daughter, sister, and school teacher. When she is not running loads of laundry and wiping “booty butts,” she writes to uncover the meaning in all the mess. She believes in the power of story to connect with ourselves and others. It is only through the process of writing that she has been able to separate her own voice from the noise.
Jaclyn enjoys anything with her kids, date nights on the couch with her husband, long morning walks with girlfriends or audiobooks, get-your-life together podcasts, and chocolate. Melt in your mouth, M&Ms-in-the-microwave-for-20-seconds, soft milk chocolate. (Disclaimer - do NOT overcook your M&Ms or you will sear a hole in your cheek. Story for another time.) Jaclyn grew up in Southern California and currently resides in Fort Myers, Florida with her husband (Ross), two children (Gracen, 8 and Wesley, 4), and her dog (Wiley). After a decade of moves, including four states, five cities, and seven houses, she has come to realize home is ultimately found in the collection of our own short stories. |