The Crossroads Tour: Day 1 Jordan Deen

Thanks for meeting us at The Crossroads! Today we're featuring YA paranormal author, Jordan Deen. And though we will be featuring 15 other authors over the next 15 days, the ONLY signed copy we will be giving away is of THE CRESCENT. Watch for the giveaway on October 31st and comment on our last Crossroads post to enter!

Remember, every day of the tour a new "question" will be posted on the tour's main page: http://judithgraves.com/events/the-crossroads-tour/ and you'll have to read through all the blogs to find the correct answer. Send all your answers by midnight on Oct 31st to judithgraves at ymail dot com to be entered for the grand prize (details are on the tour page).

Alrighty, here's JORDAN DEEN!

1. What projects are you working on / have published?

Hi Judith and Kitty! It’s great being back with the both of you. I’m thrilled to participate with you guys.

‘The Crescent’, my debut novel, came out January 2010. The sequel, ‘Half Moon’ comes out 1/13/11. I have another novel, ‘Benches’ that is currently on submission to several agents for representation. So, fingers crossed for that!

2. Best writing advice you've heard?

Best advice, hands down is don’t take it personally. (When thinking of reviews).

3. What inspires you?

Waking up inspires me. Each day comes with so many possibilities. Just watching the sun rise and set is enough to get my blood flowing and my fingers going. Of course, a good cup of coffee doesn’t hurt either.

4. Did you write stories as a teen? If yes what has/hasn’t changed?

Yes, I did. And honestly, they sucked. I was very one sided as a teen-writer and had no idea how to develop voice and characters. It was more like¸ “Then Sara sat down, she pulled out a pencil, she tapped it on the desk, she stared at the clock.” I’ve come a long way since then. I’m thankful to have some of the best crit partners—most of which I’ve met in the past two years. That is the best advice I can give- find people you trust and give your work (and your heart) over to them and let them tell you everything they feel without letting it hurt your feelings. It’s an extremely emotional and personal experience. It’s amazing and terrifying all at the same time.


5. Describe your office/workspace/writer’s cave.

It really only takes one word: MESSY. Right now, my house is in utter disarray and there is no end in sight for it. I don’t want to sound bad, but I don’t even have furniture in there right now, so my writing space is anywhere I can find an uncluttered spot with a clear view of the mountains around my house. That is all I ask for… but I rarely get!

Thanks Jordan, have fun on the tour, oh fellow Wolfy Chick. ;)

Here's the blurb for The Crescent:

Becoming a werewolf is not an option for seventeen-year-old Lacey Quinn, but death can be a strong motivator. Lacey is so focused on her future that everyday life has passed her by. Counting down the days to her eighteenth birthday, Lacey is almost home free. But when she falls for the mysterious Alex Morris, she lands in the middle of an ancient war between two enemy wolf packs. Tempting dreams, tantalizing lies and a dangerous love triangle ensues leaving Lacey heartbroken and confused. Lacey's fate rests in the hands of Alex and Brandon, but both are pulling her strings for their own agendas. Even as she slips further into the dark world of werewolves, Lacey struggles to find the truth and save the only family she's ever know.