James Jackson : Writing

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

A Chapter by James Jackson


Anthony was on a late night jog through Chavez Heights in East Los Angeles, a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. It was not foreign territory for ..
Chapter 2

Chapter 2

A Chapter by James Jackson


Anthony woke up. The first thing he felt was a massive headache. “Argh, f**k.” he commented. It felt like a thousand jackhammers we..
Chapter 3

Chapter 3

A Chapter by James Jackson


“Where have you been? You have missed our weekly meeting twice in a row.” “I know, dad. I’m sorry. Something came up.&rd..
Chapter 4

Chapter 4

A Chapter by James Jackson


Anthony woke up first. His mouth was dry and he was naked. He was confused as to why he was naked until the events of last night came back into his ..
The Heights

The Heights

A Book by James Jackson


Anthony is a up and coming politician from a storied family and Roberto is second in command of the biggest gang on the West Coast. A chance encounter..
6AM on a Friday

6AM on a Friday

A Story by James Jackson


I wrote this during the first year I was diagnosed with depression.
57th Street

57th Street

A Poem by James Jackson


Only once have I had the chance to strollThis strip of urban movementCalling to me on a TuesdayI went there to check it outFollowed my heart to the Q ..
Sometimes INspiration

Sometimes INspiration

A Poem by James Jackson


Comes from places unexpectedA dark alleyA rooftopA crunched leaf under your sneakerIt can spawn something beautifulLike a poemOr a paintingIts not abo..
Midnight in Siberia

Midnight in Siberia

A Poem by James Jackson


The howling coldThe perpetual emptinessThis is what it must feel likeThe branches wave at meAnd I return the gestureWondering if I brightened their da..