About Jacqueline

Born in Japan and raised in the swampy Lowcountry of South Carolina, Jacqueline writes about outsiders searching for belonging, the weight of family legacies, and the way place shapes us. Her work blends history, mystery, and a touch of everyday magic. She enjoys Southern Gothic elements, yet always leaves room for hope.

On her Substack, COLLECTING DUST, Jacqueline shares fiction inspired by forgotten objects as well as reading recommendations and nostalgia-fueled advice for living a creative life.

As a former English teacher of refugee and immigrant students, Jacqueline values storytelling as a means to connect across cultures. She studied French and Japanese language, literature, and history at university and hopes to weave these influences into future novels.

She is currently working on her debut novel, a dual-timeline Southern family drama set in North Carolina, where she lives with her husband and two children. When she’s not writing (or reading!), you’ll find her upcycling antique furniture, planning her next trip abroad, or improvising meals with whatever’s left in the fridge while jamming to an eclectic mix of German metal, EDM, or jazz.

Find her latest work on COLLECTING DUST