Jacqueline Hodder

Author & Traveller

Welcome! It’s great to have you here!

My name’s Jacqui and I’m an author and traveller based in Melbourne, Australia.

Check out my blog for my latest posts here

You can also find lots of information on how I wrote my debut historical fiction novel, ‘The Sentinel’ as well as updates on my writing life.

I’m always happy to share tips with you and I’d love to hear about your travels or your writing journey.

Have a look around and if you want to learn more, check out my blog, about me page and my debut novel, ‘The Sentinel’.


1880, Australia.

Escaping from a disastrous relationship, Kathleen Devine flees to an isolated lighthouse off the Victorian coastline. Taking up the position of Head Teacher to the lighthouse keepers’ children, she is ensnared in the lives of those marooned on the lonely outpost and soon realises no-one can escape their past. When the fearsome Head Lightkeeper, Mr Johannsson forms an unlikely friendship with the daughter of one of the keepers, it threatens to destroy their fragile peace. Can Kathleen find the strength to survive?

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Goodreads author ID: 20778313