Jackie Nacht: Introduction & Giveaway

When Jeff casually mentioned the possibility of starting a Young Adult LGBTQ literature website over a group dinner, I couldn’t resist raising my hand saying, “I want in.” Now I’ll admit I was a late bloomer when it came to reading. I read the required assignments all through school but was out doing sports every spare minute I had. Then when I got to college, I became addicted to reading all genres of Young Adult and have continued ever since.

Like Madison, I was a middle school and high school teacher after graduating college. I have seen teens fear coming to school, eating in the lunch room and even scared to join an after school activity because they may be bullied then too. I don’t quite remember bullying being as bad as it is now. Maybe I was too busy with my sports or completely oblivious, but I do know it’s a festering wound in the school system now.

It became even more apparent when my nephew came out in high school. While he would say he didn’t have it too bad, he still had the awful name calling and guys walking up to him saying, “I’m okay with you being gay, as long as you don’t hit on me.” What an awful thing to say. I also witnessed our extended family tell him he is possessed and disown him. He had the love and support of his parents, grandparents, my husband and me but it still was a painful experience for him. So, if he says he had it easier than a lot of gay teens, I can’t even imagine what other LGBTQ teens are going through on a day to day basis.

That’s why I got involved in this site and why I write. I want teens just to take a break from their day. To let them know there are people out there who love and support them just the way they are. Get an hour or two away from it all, or just to find a book where they can say, “Wow I can relate to that.” That’s why I love Jeff’s idea of a site where LGBTQ teens can find a list for their reading enjoyment. It’s easy and hopefully will make a difference.

To celebrate the launch of our site, I am offering a free copy of my new release, A Snowy Winter Path. Please leave a comment and your email address below to enter the drawing. Winners will be announced January 8th.

Jackie's Website: http://www.jackienacht.com
Jackie on Twitter: @JackieNacht

A Snowy Winter Path
When Gray snowboards his way to the fork in the road, who will you choose for his happily ever after? An interactive ending.

Eighteen year old Grayson has been training hard to make it onto the Snowboard cross circuit until he hits a major growth spurt and his riding goes south. When he finds out he has an opportunity to get professional training and all is not lost, he realizes he has some tough decisions to make if he wants to make a go of being a professional snowboarder. He finds support from his best friend, Brody, and also from a most unexpected place—his brother’s training partner, Parker. While each of them help Grayson along the way, he also realizes both may be more interested in him being more than just friends. And now with his growing feelings, he needs to make a choice between the two. Who will be Grayson’s choose? An interactive ending where readers will get to choose the happily ever after.