The town of McCloud is proud to share one of its own, local resident Jolie Hickman—a writer and photographer whose work reflects a deep love for life, family, and storytelling. Her passion is evident throughout her writing, where she openly shares memories of her children, grandchildren, and past experiences. Jolie writes with honesty and vulnerability, holding nothing back, a quality readers immediately recognize in her books.
Raised on a ranch in Sonoma County, Jolie developed an early love for country life that has stayed with her throughout the years. After first visiting the McCloud area in 1986 with her husband, children, and later grandchildren, the family returned often. In 2017, Jolie and her husband made McCloud their permanent home, purchasing a small fixer-upper beside a creek and transforming it into the place they intended to live forever.
Before retiring, Jolie worked as a corporate mortgage underwriter for 35 years, while her husband owned and operated his own real estate brokerage for 40 years. During this time, her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer and sadly passed away in 2024.
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So nice to hear about this local author & artist!