Deborah Jackson is a Canadian author known for her science fiction and historical fiction novels. She has written several acclaimed works, including the adult science fiction thrillers "Ice Tomb" and "Sinkhole," as well as the "Time Meddlers" series for middle-grade readers, which comprises "Time Meddlers," "Time Meddlers Undercover," and "Time Meddlers on the Nile." Her young adult novel "Mosaic" explores themes of PTSD and survival through a ghost story, while her latest series, "The Silent Gene," includes "The Furies’ Bog" and "For the Love of Mars." Her books have been featured in publications such as the Ottawa Citizen, MORE Magazine, and RT Bookclub Magazine.
Jackson holds a science degree from the University of Ottawa and later graduated from the Winghill Writing School. Before pursuing writing full-time, she worked in healthcare and later taught writing courses at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Her background in science often informs her speculative fiction, blending technical detail with compelling narratives. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Speculative Fiction Canada, reflecting her engagement with both youth literature and the broader speculative fiction community.
Her work has garnered attention for its imaginative storytelling and thematic depth, appealing to both adult and young adult audiences. Jackson continues to write, with "The Silent Gene" series marking her most recent contributions to science fiction.