Jacqx’s articles are inspired by true stories, her journey as a writer of her debut novel, Rogues and Vagabonds; and reviews on books, films, and theatre productions.
Joy is a film based on Joy Mangano, inventor of the self-wringing mop. It’s a story about family rivalry & control; making mistakes; learning about business; perseverance and sheer determination to not give up on something you believe in.
Captain Phillips is a riveting film based on a true story about the chaos caused by four Somali pirates who hijacked a US 17’000 tonne container ship, the Maersk Alabama,
Machine Gun Preacher, starring Gerard Butler, starts with the raid of a Sudanese village by the LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army). A young boy watches his father being shot dead and
The Whistleblower is a disturbing and stressful film to watch knowing that this modern day slavery is occurring throughout the world.
Writing a book could be life-changing for you and others.