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-- World of Writing --  We are proud to present another World of Writing Interview with Jackie Martin, author of Buglar Boy - a contemporary fiction inspired by real-life characters, childhood memories and case studies from her psychology degree (ages 9 and up). This story is about a troubled child who is encouraged to steal, but is influenced to take a different path in life. Jackie is a former cartoonist and children's entertainer, and tells us that she often draws on years of work experience with children in the UK from her past. Find out more about today's guest at: www.jackiecartoons.com Q: How do your friends and family feel about your writing venture in general? (how have you handled the situation?) A: Overall my husband was pessimistic and unsupportive, saying that my chances of becoming a published author were about the same as my becoming an astronaut.  He has disliked me writing, which I’ve continued to do in every spare moment I’ve had, while he pl...