Mead, Jacqueline: - Jacqueline Mead is a children's author from the South West of England. Originally from Plymouth, Jacqueline has made her home Exeter for the last 20 years. Jacqueline wrote her first book at the age of 56. It was based on a short story that she made up for her children at bedtime. Jacqueline loves writing poetry as well as children's books and also enjoys family days out, travelling, festivals and sports. She continues to share her love of reading with her grandchildren and often tries out her new manuscripts on them.