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Jacqueline Hopkins

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Born
in Durant, Oklahoma, The United States
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Romance, Mystery & Thrillers, Biographies & Memoirs

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Linda Sandifer, Penelope Neri, June Lund Shiplett, Tess Gerritsen, [a: ...more

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Over 40 years ago I wanted to write murder mysteries, historical fiction, contemporary mainstream, and romances. I ended up writing and completing a contemporary romance set in Idaho in the 1970s and published it on Amazon for the Kindle in 2011, but still want to write in those other genres also.

My passion now has been, since finding Amazon's Kindle Vella for readers & authors, writing a female serial killer (Angel of Death), a timetravel historical romance (Timelss), a short story collection that includes flash fiction (JR's Short Stories), another Cookin' With The Hopkins Bk 2, co-writing with Lisa Vandiver (The Fae and The Vixen) and putting my great uncle's collection of short stories & longer he wrote when he was a teacher & principal ...more

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What sort of murder mystery would you write?
Jacqueline Hopkins Right now I started the second in the series I want to set in SE Alaska since I had been there living there until 2012. There are a series of 3 of the…moreRight now I started the second in the series I want to set in SE Alaska since I had been there living there until 2012. There are a series of 3 of them all about the different fishing seasons that take place there and the murders are either taking place on the water or have something to do with the fisheries. I even have the book cover for the second book and was writing two short stories about eh main characters and how they came to Alaska; have the book covers for those as well. Thank you for asking.(less)
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When it came time to publish your first novel, what ended up being the deciding factor between going indie or trying the traditional route?
Jacqueline Hopkins Because I tried to sell it the traditional route back in the late 1980s and early 1990s when I was a member of the RWA, but no one wanted it, then lif…moreBecause I tried to sell it the traditional route back in the late 1980s and early 1990s when I was a member of the RWA, but no one wanted it, then life got in the way of my writing so when I got back into it 2010/2011, I didn't want to try the traditional route because it takes too long to even get your book out to the public and going indie is quicker. And after reading some very popular blogs like Konrath's and seeing what kind of money was possible, why give 75% of your earnings to a traditional publisher when you can make 70% going indie. Thank you for stopping and asking.(less)
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This is for my #NewRelease Life Lessons under the name J.R. Hopkins.



A chance discovery. Words of wisdom buried in a box of papers.

Prior to his death, a father shares his life lessons through colorful anecdotes of a well-lived life. Some are humorous, some profound, on a myriad of subjects from Read more of this blog post »
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"I didn’t expect this book to hit me the way it did. What started as a simple “time-travel romance” quickly became a deeply emotional story about fate, sacrifice, and the power of choosing love even when life gets messy. Liza felt so real, her fears, " Read more of this review »
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"This story is a rugged, heartfelt romance set deep in the Idaho wilderness, and it works beautifully. Lyn is a powerful, resilient heroine—running a guiding business in a man’s world, standing her ground, and proving her worth with quiet strength. Ni" Read more of this review »
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message 4: by Jacqueline
Aug 27, 2012 05:47PM

Jacqueline Hopkins Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

You're welcome and thank you for same.


message 3: by Christine
Aug 27, 2012 05:13AM

Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


message 2: by Jacqueline
Aug 26, 2012 08:17AM

Jacqueline Hopkins Peg wrote: "Thanks for your Goodreads friendship, Jacqueline."

Thank you, too, Peg; love the name as it is my mother's name. My husband is from CO and I lived in Evergreen before I was five yrs old. May be visiting in October to see husband's grandmother and his newly found granddaughter. Much success to you.


message 1: by Peg
Aug 26, 2012 07:37AM

Peg Brantley Thanks for your Goodreads friendship, Jacqueline.


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