tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post5849319040356575444..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Guest author: Jordan Dane - Yet Another Great Shoe StoryKathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-18948560429247419582008-04-03T00:26:00.000-05:002008-04-03T00:26:00.000-05:00Hi Jordan,Just managed to pop by late. I say hang ...Hi Jordan,<BR/><BR/>Just managed to pop by late. I say hang on to those ruby slippers. As quickly as you're running, you'll need 'em. If I had a pair, I think I'd go for the instant teleportation thing too. Or to be able to do time and space travel while being invisible (I know, that's three!).<BR/><BR/>I have my own copy of SCREAM, but it's buried under Kelli Stanley's wonderful novel NOX DORMIENDA (my husband would be jealous of Kelli's main character Arcturus. Man that Roman doctor/PI is hot!), and CJ Lyons LIFELINES (speaking of hot doctors...). I can't wait to read my way to it. Then I can say I read one of Jordan Dane's first books...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-33008655700214499162008-04-02T23:41:00.000-05:002008-04-02T23:41:00.000-05:00Thanks, Cindy. I knew you were busy with your dead...Thanks, Cindy. I knew you were busy with your deadline. But being sick is terrible. I hope you get better soon.<BR/><BR/>And thanks again for asking me to take a ride in the convertible. I loved it!!!Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-79529536074566235842008-04-02T23:36:00.000-05:002008-04-02T23:36:00.000-05:00Hey Jordanthanks so much for the great visit. Sor...Hey Jordan<BR/>thanks so much for the great visit. Sorry I didn't check in before now. My book is done - but at a price. I've been in bed the past 2 days with a horrible bug. Anyway, Thanks again for being such a great guest and here's wishing you much success on your series!!Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-75682591219411992842008-04-02T19:21:00.000-05:002008-04-02T19:21:00.000-05:00The two winners for a signed NO ONE HEARD HER SCRE...The two winners for a signed NO ONE HEARD HER SCREAM are:<BR/><BR/>Drum roll<BR/><BR/>Laurie Wood<BR/>Helen Ginger<BR/><BR/>Congratulations to you both!! I have emailed you asking for your addresses with an email where you can reach me. And thanks to everyone who came to play today and keep me out of too much trouble.<BR/><BR/>And thanks to the wonderful ladies of "riding with the top down" and the talented Cindy Gerard who is ON DEADLINE.Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-26073093903860238322008-04-02T18:21:00.000-05:002008-04-02T18:21:00.000-05:00Hey Jane--If you had psychic powers, you might be ...Hey Jane--If you had psychic powers, you might be able to tell us WHAT THE HELL BRITNEY SPEARS IS THINKING? Maybe all there is - is a vast wasteland of nothing but cricket sounds. But I digress...<BR/><BR/>SCREAM is a standalone but books 2&3 are connected by the main characters with the storyline picking up a few months later. The first of those stories is Raven's story--another woman detective. But book #3 tells that story through the eyes of my hero and the venue is Brazil. And to get the most of these two books, it's best to read them in order, although they both read as standalones in plot. They tie up nicely.<BR/><BR/>I love anti-heroes and have warm feelings for my crime boss in these two books as well as his woman assassin. The Rhapsody Book Club is featuring my FOREVER book in their June issue and recently asked to interview me on that book. They loved my woman assassin and I couldn't have been more thrilled. Jasmine Lee was a really fun character to discover and write.<BR/><BR/>Here is a link to an article I did on TELL for RT where I talk about Nicholas Charboneau and his body guard assassin Jasmine Lee. This link gets you beyond RT's membership requirements.<BR/><BR/>http://www.romantictimes.com/jordandane.htmJordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-10567402058229646682008-04-02T18:08:00.000-05:002008-04-02T18:08:00.000-05:00I forgot to say that if I had magic slippers, my p...I forgot to say that if I had magic slippers, my power would be telekinesis. I've always thought it would be cool to move objects with my mind. I also wouldn't mind psychic powers. Of course, I would only use these powers for good, not evil.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-80442866126643785132008-04-02T18:04:00.000-05:002008-04-02T18:04:00.000-05:00Hi Jordan,I've been waiting for "No One Heard Her ...Hi Jordan,<BR/>I've been waiting for "No One Heard Her Scream" to arrive. I'm so glad the books are arriving one after the other. Was this always the plan? Are the books only loosely connected or should they read in sequence?Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-2867604364539068392008-04-02T17:27:00.000-05:002008-04-02T17:27:00.000-05:00Hey Helen--I was just down in Austin in Nov 2007. ...Hey Helen--I was just down in Austin in Nov 2007. And my appearance page is updated for all my trips, but the closest to Austin so far will be San Antonio for my 2nd book launch. It will be Apr 17th at The Twig bookstore after work 5-7pm. Since the book takes place in San Antonio, my old hometown, it is really doing well down there. I can't wait to see friends and family there.Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-81668291280316740662008-04-02T17:24:00.001-05:002008-04-02T17:24:00.001-05:00Hye Kelli girl--I think it would be a good wish to...Hye Kelli girl--I think it would be a good wish to be back in Anchorage with you and the crew again. I would LOVE that. I was just looking at our pics from that trip on my blog at Myspace. <BR/><BR/>And there is a fun pic of you and "Speedo" Bill Cameron on my SCREAM readers slide show. Both of you screaming, recreating the "We're only part of the food chain" feeling we had up there. I hope sweet Tana has recovered from that moment. Too funny.<BR/><BR/>You guys, Kelli Stanley is about to launch her own genre - Roman Noir - and with her voice and exceptional writing, it will be a memorable maiden voyage. I've had the pleasure of hearing her read excerpts and I can't wait to read the book. And you should see the amazing rave blurbs she's been getting from some very big names in the thriller community. Very impressive.Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-88900666061729945222008-04-02T17:24:00.000-05:002008-04-02T17:24:00.000-05:00Congrats on the series, Jordan. Can't wait to read...Congrats on the series, Jordan. Can't wait to read the first. Hey, you said you were coming to Texas -- any chance you'll be in Austin?<BR/><BR/>Everyone has such good ideas for red shoes -- losing weight (definitely), travel (cool), housecleaning (man, that would be nice). I'd want them all. But I guess since we're talking shoes, I'd want them to make my feet smaller. I swear to you that the older I get the bigger my feet get. I have fabulous suede lace-up boots from my college days and can't get into them! So I'll take red heels that keep all of me small, including my Sasquatch feet.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-66121023373016260162008-04-02T17:16:00.000-05:002008-04-02T17:16:00.000-05:00JD, if anyone can dodge those monkeys and douse th...JD, if anyone can dodge those monkeys and douse the old witch, it's you!! :) Great post (as usual!)<BR/><BR/>And you look fabulous in technicolor!! ;)<BR/><BR/>I don't think I'd wish for anything with my slippers except for more time to do everything I want and need to ... including taking a day and reuniting in Anchorage with some special pals. :)<BR/><BR/>Go, go, go, chica, straight to the NYT list!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>KelliKelli Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05134057726661907735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-32369471833231374282008-04-02T15:56:00.000-05:002008-04-02T15:56:00.000-05:00Hey flchen1---I'm not sure I want to be THAT organ...Hey flchen1---I'm not sure I want to be THAT organized--goes against the grain--but it might help for the red shoes to hypnotize other people into thinking I'm thin, gorgeous and incredibly organized for a crazy author who needs therapy. (you can't have everything)Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-22143855003901043322008-04-02T15:51:00.000-05:002008-04-02T15:51:00.000-05:00Wow, Jordan! Congrats on your success! I might h...Wow, Jordan! Congrats on your success! I might have to steal Natasha's sparkly red house-cleaning slippers... Or maybe just gorgeous shoes that somehow give me the organized/uncluttered vision that people with clean, neat houses have... Is that too boring? ;)<BR/><BR/>Or maybe ones that help me to be incredibly patient and come up with fun, funny ways to do things with my kids throughout the day--in other words, super mom shoes?Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-90997171987706649222008-04-02T15:47:00.000-05:002008-04-02T15:47:00.000-05:00Hey Deb--I'm a big fan of your GMC book and I have...Hey Deb--I'm a big fan of your GMC book and I have it as recommended reading on one of my articles at my website's FOR WRITERS area--I think my article on Start with a Bang. I also got a chance to attend one of your workshops in Tulsa. I really enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by. You made my day!!Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-67968224332572019262008-04-02T15:32:00.000-05:002008-04-02T15:32:00.000-05:00Welcome, Jordan! Glad to have you in the convertib...Welcome, Jordan! <BR/><BR/>Glad to have you in the convertible and congrats on the debut. :)<BR/><BR/>Well, because of GMC the red shoes are near and dear to my heart. My superpower would be to add 1 hour to every day and squeeze it in wherever I needed it.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-39136216717920347452008-04-02T15:21:00.001-05:002008-04-02T15:21:00.001-05:00Hey Betty--What book launch are you going to?Hey Betty--What book launch are you going to?Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-87231370559143622942008-04-02T15:21:00.000-05:002008-04-02T15:21:00.000-05:00Hey Kathleen--Thanks for stopping by and sharing y...Hey Kathleen--Thanks for stopping by and sharing your wish for healing power for those pretty red shoes.<BR/><BR/>Yes, the title NO ONE HEARD HER SCREAM was mine from the start. The other two books had to change to fit the NO ONE series. <BR/><BR/>The title came from dialogue where my obsessed woman detective discovers the body of a young girl was buried alive in a wall of an old theatre--and she imagines the horrors of how her sister might have died (an open case happening only months earlier). After she loses herself in that moment and mumbles aloud "No one heard her scream", one of her CSI techs replies, "Until now."<BR/><BR/>I love making the title fit with themes or dialogue, giving the reader an "Ah Ha" moment.Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-48079467211904393012008-04-02T15:05:00.000-05:002008-04-02T15:05:00.000-05:00Oops! Got distracted by work for a few hours. I ...Oops! Got distracted by work for a few hours. <BR/><BR/>I get what you mean about the difference between plot and perceived plot. That makes a lot of sense now that you explain it. <BR/><BR/>GTG. Have to run some errands before heading to Edmond for a book launch this evening. <BR/><BR/>BBetty Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660094507448047401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-87450352816452001002008-04-02T14:58:00.000-05:002008-04-02T14:58:00.000-05:00Hi, Jordan! What a whirlwind you're riding--congr...Hi, Jordan! What a whirlwind you're riding--congratulations! "No One Heard Her Scream" is a terrific title. Was it yours? I'll pick it up for the title alone. You're getting published exactly the right way for a trilogy, I think. Especially for suspense. Get 'em hooked and keep 'em hooked.<BR/><BR/>Anne, my first thought when I read Jordan's ruby slippers question--what power would I want--was healing power. Surprised me. I'd want to be a healer. Who knew?<BR/><BR/>I wish you great success with all 3 books!Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-3787487683353534752008-04-02T14:44:00.000-05:002008-04-02T14:44:00.000-05:00Hi Jordan,Thanks for this lovely intro into your w...Hi Jordan,<BR/>Thanks for this lovely intro into your work and life. Congrats. on the series.Sounds like the ultimate reading. Ruby Slippers would come in handy to create gourmet delights daily.pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05836339344434271247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-25509983839321098172008-04-02T14:39:00.000-05:002008-04-02T14:39:00.000-05:00You are so practical, Tasha, but I like what you s...You are so practical, Tasha, but I like what you said about putting those shoes to work on all those mundane tasks we do everyday. <BR/><BR/>And thanks for the vote of confidence with Tin Man, Lion, & Scarecrow.<BR/><BR/>My husband has always thought it would be cool if we had our own sound track for life--you know, a medley of tunes for danger, love, and drama. How cool would that be?Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-83033100082280034932008-04-02T14:37:00.000-05:002008-04-02T14:37:00.000-05:00Congratulations on this wonderful success. Your bo...Congratulations on this wonderful success. Your books sound riveting and the post today was original and amusing. Love your way with words. Very talented and enjoyable. Ruby Slippers would be a great time travel device. Sometimes that appeals to me.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422350054902773353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-9370342111463720552008-04-02T14:34:00.000-05:002008-04-02T14:34:00.000-05:00Jordan -Sounds like you won't have any trouble rou...Jordan -<BR/>Sounds like you won't have any trouble rounding up Lion, Scarecrow and Tinman. <BR/><BR/>If I were to own a pair of magic sparkly red shoes I think I'd make them house cleaning, laundry-doing, grocery shopping shoes. Then I wouldn't need more hours in the day!<BR/><BR/>TashaNatasha72https://www.blogger.com/profile/05600504239505039622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-91416530231889213322008-04-02T14:18:00.000-05:002008-04-02T14:18:00.000-05:00Thanks for showing up today you guys. Makes a new ...Thanks for showing up today you guys. Makes a new author feel downright special.<BR/><BR/>I firmly believe in visualizing success and who else will believe in you more than yourself. Be your biggest fan. There are too many naysayers and negativity out there.Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334248317318542995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-43491892585549324662008-04-02T14:14:00.000-05:002008-04-02T14:14:00.000-05:00Welcome Jordan! It's wonderful to have you in the...Welcome Jordan! It's wonderful to have you in the convertible!<BR/><BR/>And I can't wait to pick up No One Heard Her Scream! Wow, what a title. And a great cover.<BR/><BR/>As for the Ruby slippers-- I'd have the power to transport anywhere, anytime. Like the movie Jumper. Just too cool. Either that, or the power to heal with a touch. Yeah, that would be real ruby slipper territory for me!<BR/><BR/>Come back and see us again, so we can rave about your wonderful books!<BR/><BR/>:) BetinaBetina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.com