Terence "Jack" Jackson, administrative secretary in the Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, gave an invited talk on his four alternative novels Oct. 23 at the Queen’s Park Library in London. Fifty audience members asked questions ranging from plot devices to specific dialogue during the session.

Since 2008, Jackson has sold more than 7,500 copies of his work in paperback and e-books editions. He is writing the third book of the “Blood Underground” series and is a regular columnist for Amazingstoriesmag.com. Jackson’s second book in the series, “Thom Blood,” was nominated for two awards by Goodreads – best cover design and best genre fiction. His first novel, “30 Days and Counting,” has been optioned by American Zoetrope, a film production company.

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