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Hi, I’m Jackie Devereaux, a versatile writer, journalist, and producer with a career spanning newspapers, broadcasting, public relations, and independent film. I’ve built outlets and led cross-border communications between the U.S. and Mexico, with a passion for telling stories that inform, entertain, and inspire.
From founding Desert Star Weekly to developing screenplays and optioned works, I thrive at the intersection of storytelling and impact. I’m always exploring new projects, mentoring others, and bringing ideas to life across print, film, and digital media.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner
German
Beginner
Work Experience
Publisher at Devereaux Publishing
January 1, 2012 - PresentPublisher; Writer, Journalist, Screenwriter, Ghostwriter, Novelist; publishing and media content across California and Mexico.
General Manager & Director of Communications and Media Relations at Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2024Oversaw communications and media relations; managed branding, media outreach and corporate communications.
Substitute School Teacher (English Language Arts & ESL) at Palm Springs Unified School District
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Substitute teaching with focus on English Language Arts and ESL.
Editor; Executive Producer; Producer; Reporter; Photographer at Various media outlets (newspapers, television, radio, wires, and the Internet)
January 1, 1984 - PresentCovering courts, government, high technology, sports, arts & entertainment, restaurants, travel and general assignment news.
Senior Account Manager at Weber-Shandwick Inc.
October 1, 2000 - May 1, 2003Clients included Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Microsoft, and other IT companies.
Assistant Private Investigator at KLPS Inc.; Mercury Investigations; CCI Investigations
May 16, 2003 - December 30, 2006Press Secretary at Susan Golding for San Diego Mayor
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992Press secretary for the 1992 San Diego Mayor campaign.
Press Secretary at Oscar Goodman for Las Vegas Mayor Campaign
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Press secretary for the 1999 Las Vegas Mayor campaign.
Publicist at Various Charities
January 1, 1986 - PresentPublicist for Scars to Freedom, American Red Cross (San Felipe and Rosarito Beach, Mexico); ZAPP Animal Sanctuary (San Felipe, Mexico); Taste of the Nation; Crime Victims’ Fund; Sail America Foundation; Sand World International; The Taxman (San Diego, CA); Toxicteeth.org (Washington, D.C.).
Founder and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus at Desert Star Weekly
January 1, 2008 - September 1, 2013Founded Desert Star Weekly; Editor-in-Chief Emeritus; transitioned to freelance writing.
Freelance Writer at Self-Employed / Desert Star Weekly
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2025Freelance writer after stepping down as editor-in-chief.
Film Producer/Screenwriter at One World Productions / Bright Frontier Films
January 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017Executive Producer of Debris (2014); Associate Producer of Our Father (short, 2015).
Screenwriter and Novelist at Operation Bandidos
April 1, 2012 - PresentScreenwriter and novelist; optioned April 2012 and January 2016.
Screenwriter and Novelist at Bridget
February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2017Screenwriter and novelist; published February 2017.
Screenwriter and Novelist at Mars Bonfire: An American Sadhu; 11 Days in Hell; White Roots; Palimpsest; A Feminine Manifesto; and other original works
December 31, 1993 - PresentScreenwriter and novelist; ongoing since 1994.
Book Publisher at Jackie Devereaux Publishing
February 1, 2026 - PresentFounded Jackie Devereaux Publishing for USA & Mexico; leads publishing ventures across books and related media.
Writer, Screenwriter, Ghostwriter, Novelist
January 1, 1984 - PresentIndependent writer and creator active since 1984 with multiple works and projects in the USA & Mexico.
Substitute School Teacher at Palm Springs Unified School District
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Specialized in English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, and Meditation instruction.
Editor; Executive Producer; Producer; Reporter; Photographer
January 1, 1984 - PresentCovers courts, government, crime, law enforcement, high technology, sports, arts & entertainment; general assignment news across multiple media.
Senior Account Manager in Public Relations at Weber-Shandwick Inc.
October 1, 2000 - May 1, 2003Public relations for Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Microsoft and other IT companies.
Assistant Private Investigator; Process Server; Court Runner; Legal Document Preparer
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008Firms in San Francisco/San Jose/Oakland, CA and Las Vegas, NV.
Press Secretary
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992Campaigns: 1992 Susan Golding for San Diego Mayor; 1999 Oscar Goodman for Las Vegas Mayor.
Publicist at Charities: Scars to Freedom; American Red Cross; ZAPP Animal Sanctuary; Taste of the Nation; Crime Victims’ Fund; Sail America Foundation; Sand World International; The Taxman; Toxicteeth.org
January 1, 1986 - PresentPublicist for multiple charities in California and Mexico since 1986.
Founder and Publisher at Jackie Devereaux Publishing
February 1, 2026 - PresentEntrepreneurial founder and publisher; publishing ventures in USA & Mexico.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus; Desert Star Weekly at Desert Star Weekly
January 1, 2008 - September 1, 2013Led Desert Star Weekly in Desert Hot Springs, CA from 2008 to Sept 2013; thereafter Freelance Writer through 2025.
Freelance Writer
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2025Freelance writing from Sept 2013 to July 2025.
Film Producer/Screenwriter at One World Productions/Bright Frontier Films
January 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017Produced Debris (Executive Producer, 2014); Associate Producer on Our Father (short film) in 2015; active 2014–2017.
Executive Producer at Debris
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Associate Producer at Our Father (short film)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Screenwriter and Novelist at Mars Bonfire; 11 Days in Hell; White Roots; Palimpsest; A Feminine Manifesto; Angel of Death; Queen Emerald
January 1, 1984 - PresentOriginal works from 1984 to present.
Publisher at Jackie Devereaux Publishing
February 1, 2026 - PresentPublisher operating across the USA & Mexico.
Writer, Journalist, Screenwriter, Ghostwriter, Novelist
January 1, 2012 - PresentIndependent writer/journalist/screenwriter and novelist with ongoing work across California & Mexico.
Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Desert Star Weekly
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2018Founded and led Desert Star Weekly; Editor-in-Chief; produced content for print and digital platforms.
Editor; Executive Producer; Producer; Reporter, Photographer at Various media outlets (newspapers, television, radio, wires, and online)
January 1, 1984 - PresentCovers courts, government, high technology, sports, arts & entertainment, restaurants, travel, and general assignment news.
Publicist at Charities and nonprofit organizations
January 1, 1986 - PresentPublicist for Scars to Freedom, American Red Cross chapters, ZAPP Animal Sanctuary, Taste of the Nation, Crime Victims’ Fund, Sail America Foundation, Sand World International, The Taxman, Toxicteeth.org, and others.
Education
Certificate in Medical Cannabis Science at Cornell University
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Master of Arts in Education, Career & Technical Studies at California State University, San Bernardino
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2023Master of Divinity at Institute of Mentalphysics
August 1, 2015 - October 10, 2020Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Writing at University of California, San Diego
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026ScreenwritingU Pro Series and Mini-Movie Method at ScreenwritingU.com
April 1, 2012 - March 19, 2026Certificate in Medical Cannabis Science at Cornell University
August 1, 2024 - March 19, 2026Master of Arts in Education, Career & Technical Studies at California State University, San Bernardino
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024Master of Divinity (Ordained Minister and Teacher) at Institute of Mentalphysics
August 1, 2015 - March 19, 2026Ordination as Minister and Teacher at Institute of Mentalphysics
October 10, 2020 - March 19, 2026Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Writing at University of California, San Diego
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026Certificate in Medical Cannabis Science at Cornell University
August 1, 2024 - March 19, 2026Master of Arts in Education, Career & Technical Studies at California State University, San Bernardino
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2023Master of Divinity at Institute of Mentalphysics
August 1, 2015 - March 19, 2026Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Writing at University of California, San Diego
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026ScreenwritingU Pro Series and Mini-Movie Method at ScreenwritingU.com
April 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
Ordination as Minister
October 10, 2020 - March 19, 2026Certificate in Medical Cannabis Science
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Certificate in Medical Cannabis Science
August 1, 2024 - March 19, 2026Ordination as Minister and Teacher
October 10, 2020 - March 19, 2026Ordained Minister
October 10, 2020 - March 19, 2026Certificate in Medical Cannabis Science
August 1, 2024 - March 19, 2026Optioned Screenwriter
April 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Other
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