Jacqueline West

Jacqueline West is a fiction writer best known for her New York Times-bestselling middle grade series "The Books of Elsewhere," a fantasy collection published internationally in multiple languages. Her diverse body of work spans genres, including the YA novel "Dreamers Often Lie," the middle grade fantasy "The Collectors," the mystery "Long Lost," and the YA thriller "Last Things." West has also authored two poetry collections, "Cherma" and "Candle and Pins: Poems on Superstitions," with her poetry earning recognition through awards such as the Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg prize and Pushcart nominations.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a BM in Voice Performance, West draws inspiration from Shakespeare, particularly evident in "Dreamers Often Lie." Her writing often blends lyrical prose with elements of mystery and the supernatural. Beyond novels, her poetry and short fiction have appeared in various publications, and her chapbook "Cherma," exploring Wisconsin's Bohemian immigrant heritage, was published by the University of Wisconsin's Parallel Press.

West's work has garnered critical acclaim, with "The Books of Elsewhere" receiving multiple awards and international publication. Her ability to traverse age categories and genres showcases her versatility as a writer. She continues to expand her literary contributions, with new projects currently in development.
The Books of Elsewhere Books
# Title Year
1 The Shadows 2010
2 Spellbound 2011
3 The Second Spy 2012
4 The Strangers 2013
5 Still Life 2014
The Collectors Books
# Title Year
1 The Collectors 2018
2 A Storm of Wishes 2019
The Story Pirates Present Books
# Title Year
1 Stuck in the Stone Age 2018
2 Digging Up Danger 2019
3 Quest for the Crystal Crown 2020
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Dreamers Often Lie 2016
2 Last Things 2019
3 Long Lost 2021
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Pickpockets and Prophecies 2015
2 Wingate Beach 2015
3 Tarzanah 2016
Poetry Collections
# Title Year
1 Candle and Pins 2018
Jacqueline West Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Thou Shalt Not... 2006
2 Sybil's Garage No. 7 2010
3 School Dazed 2016