Tag / Jackie Collins

by Lexine

40 Of My Favorite Things: #27

The works of Jackie Collins!

Dangerous Kiss started it all. The book led me to Lucky, and I’ve been hooked on her books ever since. Even if JC was still alive, she would never know I exist, but I still want to thank her for her creativity, her drive to write smart and fierce female protagonists, not romanticizing abuse/DV, all the wild people/celebs she knew in real life (which she would write about in her stories, albeit with many things changed), and for Lucky Santangelo, my literary heroine! 

Happy posthumous birthday to Jackie. Still miss her. ❤️

 

by Lexine

Forever Adore: Jackie Collins

Posthumous birthday wishes to one of my idols today, Jackie Collins. Ten years ago, an acquaintance suggested her books to me while I sought out stories that did not involve some psycho rich guy abusing his virginial young female lover (and the whole thing being framed as a “romance” *gags*). Dangerous Kiss was the first JC book I read, and I’ve been hooked on her work since then. Lucky, American Star, and her LA Confidential series remain tops from her collection. Jackie’s likely making angels clutch their pearls with her latest tome up in heaven as I type, but, here on earth, she’ll always remain an inspiration of mine. ❤

Plus, she’s forever a queen for this quote!

ETA: my birthday tweet to her got reposted by her account!!!  😀

by Lexine

Quote Of The Moment (11.30.22)

It’s a throwback, but not only does it come from one of my idols, it’s also a message that I’ve taken to heart. Both in my writing and in real life.

“I prefer women who kick ass and don’t get their ass kicked!” — Jackie Collins, on 50 Shades’ female lead character Ana Steele

One thing you should know about the stories I aspire to write is that my female protagonists will NEVER be docile doormats to men. I don’t do clichés.