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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Jackie Nacht: Introduction & Giveaway

Jackie Nacht
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 PathA 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.

13 comments:

  1. Ahh, an interactive story! Sounds good, thank you!

    brendurbanist at gmail dot com

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  2. ooh~ I loved Kale's Spirit, I'm so happy to be able to read another book like it! lol... Is it also a part of the series "Fork in the Road"?
    Heh.. anyways, Please, please count me in!! Ooh~ I hope I'm lucky enough to win!! \^o^/ Thank you~!

    Judi
    arella3173_loveless@yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Thank You Judi:D I'm glad you enjoyed Kale's Spirit. I really had a great time writing it and hope I can do some free short blog stories of the other guys in 2013. And yes, this is book two of my Fork in the Road Series. All new characters. Happy New Year and thank you for stopping by.
      Hugs,
      Jackie

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  3. I want to check this out! It sounds interesting!

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  4. Wow, an interactive ending! I've haven't been across a book like that. I was a late bloomer as well, and I didn't start reading until I started college as well. Now I'm addicted. I'm really excited for this new website. raymundobautista92@yahoo.com

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    1. Yep... us late bloomers can get addicted quickly. lol I can't put a book down once I start:D Happy New Year!

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    2. I know what you been. :D I'm the same way. Happy new year! A little late, but i've been sick here and there. Again, really excited for this website. Keep up the great work!

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    3. I'm meant to type mean* not been lol

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  5. This book sounds intriguing! skibre@gmail.com

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  6. It is a great thing you guys are doing for our youth need all the help they can get. It is so sad to see so many that don't get the love and attention they deserve from their own homes. I'd love to read your book as well. Thanks!

    taina1959@yahoo.com

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  7. This sounds like a great idea with the interactive ending! And I love the idea of more options for YA since I teach!

    Ann
    Kyreadinggirl@yahoo.com

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  8. I'd love to read your book! Thanks for getting involved in the site and supporting QUILTBAG youth, in- and outside your family.

    KLowe[at]ColumbusLibrary[dot]org.

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  9. Hi Everyone!

    I just wanted to stop by and thank everyone for posting and the kind words. I also wanted to announce the winner of A Snowy Winter Path and that is Ann! Congrats Ann. Everyone else...some of our featured authors plan on doing some book giveaways. So please keep checking back for another chance to win. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the blog and the reading list. My to be read pile is to the ceiling lol:)

    Hugs,
    Jackie Nacht

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