Glenda J. Jackson

I've always loved history and wanted to be an archaeologist "when I grew up." Well, I guess you could say I achieved that goal in a round about way by writing two (soon to be three) local history books on my hometown, Ventura. I started my freelance career actually way back in 1985 when I sold my "Spider Cake" recipe to Good Housekeeping Magazine. The fact that somebody wanted to buy something I created and publish it, well, that was the proverbial icing on the cake! I've freelanced articles to magazines such as American Country Collectibles, Income Opportunities and Victorian Homes. I've recently begun to delve into the more creative side and my first "altered art" entry was selected to appear in Belle Armoire Art to Wear magazine as part of a "Petite Couture" artist challenge. There's something about altered (or assemblage) art that fascinates me. I've entered another piece and hope to see it gracing the pages of the Nov/Dec issue of Belle Armoire Art to Wear. But I've had the most fun digging up little known anecdotes about Ventura to share them through my history books and local historical walking tours. Not only do I love history, I live it. I've been a collector of antiques and Victoriana for decades and while my humble condo may be circa 1980, the interior is circa 1900. I was definitely born in the wrong era! I also enjoy collecting vintage clothing and several times a year, you'll find me hauling boxes and dress forms to a ladies luncheon for a talk on clothing, etiquette or romance. Questions? You can email me at venturahistorian@aol.com