Shannon here: Romantic suspense author, Jordyn Redwood shares insight into her real life romance, plus a chance to win her latest medical thriller, Poison. Comment on any post dated Feb 18 – 22 to get your name in the drawing. Deadline: March 2nd, 11:59 pm central time. Here’s Jordyn:
- Where is the most romantic place you and your spouse have ever been?
Jordyn: The most romantic place we’ve ever been was California wine country. We took a trip out there a few years after we were married to visit friends and then took a few days on our own to peruse through Sonoma Valley. There is just something about beautiful California weather, free wine and being with the one you love to make a fun trip.
- What the most romantic present your spouse ever bought for you?
Jordyn: It was a charm necklace with one of my favorite photos of our two daughters when they were little.
- Do you and your spouse have a favorite romantic destination?
Jordyn: We have never been but we are dying to do just a trip with the two of us to Hawaii. Hopefully, we can make that dream happen in the next couple of years.
- How soon after meeting your spouse did you know he/she was the one?
Jordyn: I definitely knew long before my husband. I think I knew before we even started “officially” dating. He had just helped me and a roommate move into a new apartment and we were having dinner with friends. I remember looking over at him and thinking, “I can’t imagine my life without him.”
- Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Jordyn: We went to Orlando, Florida for a few days where it monsoon style rained and I ended up in the emergency room. Ah, those honeymoon stories. Then we took a cruise and visited Mexico, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica.
- What romantic gesture does your spouse do that melts you every time.
Jordyn: It doesn’t sound romantic but I think every married woman can attest—any time he does housework without my asking is seriously romantic. It takes something off my plate and leaves more time for the two of us.
- Who is the most romantic—you or your spouse?
Jordyn: I would probably say my husband. He’s very faithful about giving flowers and sentimental cards and making chocolate covered strawberries for no reason other than I really like them and he loves me.
- Who said “I love you.” first?
Jordyn: That was me . . . a long time before my husband ever said the phrase which was a little frustrating but when he finally did say those words—it was much more meaningful because I knew he really meant them.
About Jordyn: Jordyn Redwood is a pediatric ER nurse by day, suspense novelist by night. She hosts Redwood’s Medical Edge, a blog devoted to helping contemporary and historical authors write medically accurate fiction. Her debut novel, Proof, garnered a starred review from Library Journal and has been endorsed by the likes of Dr. Richard Mabry, Lynette Eason, and Mike Dellosso to name a few. The second book in the Bloodline Trilogy, Poison, releases Feb, 2013. You can connect with Jordyn via her website at http://www.jordynredwood.net/.
About the book – Poison: Five years ago, Keelyn Blake’s armed, mentally ill stepfather took her family hostage in their house in rural Colorado. She and her half-sister Raven made it out alive, but others did not. Authorities blamed the father’s frequent hallucinations about a being named Lucent, but in the end, even the best of the FBI’s hostage negotiators failed to overcome the man’s delusions and end the standoff peacefully.
Now, Lucent is back, and he’s no hallucination. In fact, he is a very real person with dangerous motives. He has kidnapped Raven’s daughter, and–Keelyn worries–maybe has hurt Raven as well. Though she is estranged from her sister, Keelyn feels the immediate need to find Raven and save what family she has left. But when others who were involved in that fateful day start dying, some by mysterious circumstances, Keelyn wonders if she can emerge unscathed a second time.
Purchase: http://www.amazon.com/Poison-Bloodline-Trilogy-Jordyn-Redwood/dp/0825442125/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358291778&sr=1-1&keywords=poison+by+jordyn+redwood
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I loved Proof and passed along a recommendation to read it to my fellow readers. I can’t wait to read Poison and I know I’ll be recommending that one too!
This looks like a lovely book! Thanks for sharing!
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What a fun interview! I can’t wait to read Poison!
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sounds like a great book!
I really want to read these books thanks for the chance to win!
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thanks for the chance to read this wonderful novel 😉
i am not sure how Jordyn has stayed off of my radar! i definitely want to check her novels out and to feature her on my blog! Thanks Shannon for the chance to win. And when is your next one coming?
I have Jordyn’s first book downloaded on my kindle. I would love to win her second one. Thanks for the chance!
This was a great interview, and the book sounds really good. Thanks for having the giveaway.
Glad everyone’s enjoying the interview. Hope y’all saw Jordan’s bun in the oven story (post before this). Too funny.
Thanks for asking about mine next release, Marianne. Rodeo Regrets releases in July.
Just loving all these great comments and they are cheering me up as I suffer from a terrible head cold– thank you!
Jeannie– so glad you loved Proof and I’ll be anxious to hear what you think of Poison.
Brooke– Glad you enjoyed the interview.
Marianne– I’m glad I’m finally on your radar! I’d love to do your blog. You can e-mail me at jredwood1 (at) gmail (dot) com. Peril releases in October 2013 if everything goes according to plan.
Shannon— thanks so much! You are a wonderful host.
I found Proof in Sam’s Club last week and have already devoured it! It was like ER meets Criminal Minds! I seriously love this author and can’t wait to read the others. I would love to win Poison.
Great interview. Enjoyed the bun in the oven on the previous post. Cute. Please enter me. Thanks.
Another new author to me and what sounds to be quite a powerful book. Would love to read it. Thank you for the opportunity!
Hi Jordyn! I have had a terrible head cold/sinus infection this week as well. I pray we both are healed of.this. It was not on my schedule to be sick!!
I wish you the best in your new book. I enjoyed Proof on my Kindle and Loeks forward to Poison as well.
Blessings from Texas!
Brent
Susan– thanks so much for all your kind words about Proof. I hope you enjoy Poison just as much!
Thanks Amy and Jo for leaving a comment. Good to see you here.
Hi Brent!! Ugghhh– I haven’t had such a bad head cold in a LONG time. I am slowly getting on the mend– just in time to go back to work! I hope you are feeling better, too.
Sorry I’ve been behind on my giveaways. I had a deadline and EVERYONE at my house has been sick. But, I have a winner! Melissa Finnegan won the drawing for Jordyn’s book. I appreciate Jordyn for being here, everyone else for stopping by, and everyone for your patience.