Neta Jackson

Neta Jackson is a renowned American author, born in 1944, who has made significant contributions to the literary world with her Christian fiction, historical fiction, and non-fiction works, many of which are aimed at children and young adults. Raised as the child of a Christian school principal, Neta's life was filled with frequent moves around the United States before finally settling in Seattle. From a young age, Neta's love for reading and writing was evident, as she often had her nose in a book and even wrote a story about a mountain lion in high school that won first place in a Scholastic Magazine contest. This early success fueled her passion for storytelling and led to a lifelong career as an author.

Neta Jackson is a prolific writer, having penned several series that have captivated readers of all ages. Among her most popular series are the Trailblazer series and the Yada Yada Prayer Group series. The Trailblazer series, aimed at children, brings to life the stories of famous Christians from history, allowing young readers to learn about their faith in an engaging and accessible way. The Yada Yada Prayer Group series, on the other hand, is a collection of books focused on the power of prayer and community, following the lives of a group of diverse women brought together through their shared faith.

In addition to her individual writing pursuits, Neta often collaborates with her husband, Dave Jackson, who is also an accomplished author. Their joint efforts have resulted in the creation of several series and standalone novels, further enriching their shared literary legacy. Neta's ability to weave compelling narratives that both entertain and inspire her readers has solidified her position as a respected and beloved figure in the world of Christian and historical fiction.
Pet Parables Books
# Title Year
1 Pet Parables 1991
2 The Parrot Who Talked Too Much 1991
3 The Hamster Who Got Himself Stuck 1991
4 The Dog Who Loved to Race 1991
5 The Cat Who Smelled Like Cabbage 1991
Secret Adventures Books (by with Dave Jackson)
# Title Year
1 Shrug 1994
2 Snap 1994
3 Smash 1994
4 Spin 1994
5 Snag 1994
SouledOut Sisters Books
# Title Year
1 Stand by Me 2012
2 Come to the Table 2012
Trailblazer Books (with Dave Jackson)
# Title Year
1 Kidnapped by River Rats 1991
2 The Queen's Smuggler 1991
3 Spy for the Night Riders 1992
4 The Hidden Jewel 1992
5 Escape from the Slave Traders 1992
6 The Chimney Sweep's Ransom 1992
7 The Bandit of Ashley Downs 1993
8 Imprisoned in the Golden City 1993
9 Shanghaied to China 1993
10 Listen for the Whippoorwill 1993
11 Attack in the Rye Grass 1994
12 Trial by Poison 1994
13 Flight of the Fugitives 1994
14 The Betrayer's Fortune 1994
15 Danger on the Flying Trapeze 1995
16 Thieves of Tyburn Square 1995
17 Abandoned on the Wild Frontier 1995
18 The Runaway's Revenge 1995
19 Quest for the Lost Prince 1996
20 The Warrior's Challenge 1996
21 The Drummer Boy's Battle 1997
22 Traitor in the Tower 1997
23 Defeat of the Ghost Riders 1997
24 Fate of the Yellow Woodbee 1997
25 The Gold Miners' Rescue 1998
26 The Mayflower Secret 1998
27 Mask of the Wolf Boy 1999
28 Assassins in the Cathedral 1999
29 Race for the Record 1999
30 Ambushed in Jaguar Swamp 1999
31 The Forty-Acre Swindle 2000
32 Hostage on the Nighthawk 2000
33 Journey to the End of the Earth 2000
34 Drawn by a China Moon 2000
35 Sinking the Dayspring 2001
36 Roundup of the Street Rovers 2001
37 Blinded by the Shining Path 2002
38 Risking the Forbidden Game 2002
39 Exiled to the Red River 2003
40 Caught in the Rebel Camp 2003
Windy City Neighbors Books (with Dave Jackson)
# Title Year
1 Grounded 2013
2 Derailed 2013
3 Penny Wise 2014
4 Pound Foolish 2014
5 Snowmageddon 2015
The Yada Yada Prayer Group Books
# Title Year
1 The Yada Yada Prayer Group 2003
2 The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Down 2004
3 The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Real 2005
4 The Yada Yada Prayer Journal 2005
5 The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Tough 2005
6 The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Caught 2006
7 The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Rolling 2007
8 The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Decked Out 2007
9 The YADA YADA Celebrations and Recipes 2018
Yada Yada House of Hope Books
# Title Year
1 Where Do I Go? 2008
2 Who Do I Talk To? 2008
3 Who Do I Lean On? 2010
4 Who Is My Shelter? 2011
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Lucy Come Home 2012
2 Uphill Both Ways 2018
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Living Together in a World Falling Apart 1974
2 Glimpses of Glory: Thirty Years of Community, the Story of Reba Place Fellowship 1981
3 A New Way to Live 1983
4 Building Christian Relationships 1984
5 A Time for Heroes 1988
6 Witness: Empowering The Church Through Worship, Community, And Mission 1989
7 On Fire For Christ: Stories Of Anabaptist Martyrs, Retold From Martyrs Mirror 1989
8 Best-Loved Bible Stories 1989
9 The Gift of Presence: Stories That Celebrate Nurses Serving in the Name of Christ 1991
10 Heritage & Hope: The Legacy and Future of the Black Family in America 1992
11 Tinkering with People 1992
12 Loving One Another 1993
13 Switching Tracks: Advancing Through Five Crucial Phases Of Your Career 1994
14 When The Odds Are Against Us 1995
15 When We Fight All the Time 1995
16 Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes 1996
17 Hero Tales, Vol. II: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes 1997
18 Becoming the Parent God Wants You to Be 1998
19 Hero Tales, Volume III 1998
20 Coaching Your Kids in the Game of Life 2001
21 No Random Act: Behind the Murder of Ricky Byrdsong 2002
22 The Complete Book of Christian Heroes : Over 200 Stories of Courageous People Who Suffered for Jesus 2004
23 Heroes in Black History 2008
24 House of Hope 2010
25 Fear Not 2014
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 Grandma Aggie and the Bless-You Bike Ride 2004
Recovering Hope In Your Marriage Books (with Dave Jackson, with Steve Wilke)
# Title Year
1 When We Can't Talk Anymore: Stories about Couples Who Learned How to Communicate Again 1992
2 When It's Hard to Trust 1992
3 When Alcohol Abuses Our Marriage 1995