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Book Giveaway and Interview with JORDYN REDWOOD, Suspense Author of POISON


Jordyn Redwood, Author of POISON

This will be my last author interview for a while, as we get our Married…with Fiction website up and running on April first. But there’s no one I’d rather save for last than my friend and awesome author, Jordyn Redwood. 

I first heard about Jordyn through her website, Redwood’s Medical Edge, which provides a stream of valuable medical information to authors. I encourage you to check it out, if you haven’t: Redwood’s Medical Edge.

After reading Jordyn’s first novel, Proof, last year, I could not wait to read her second in the Bloodlines trilogy. This year, Poison released, and I’m thrilled to be reading it right now. 

Here’s Jordyn’s bio:
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 first two novels, Proofand Poison, garnered starred reviews from Library Journal and have been endorsed by the likes of Dr. Richard Mabry, Lynette Eason, and Mike Dellosso to name a few. You can connect with Jordyn via her website at www.jordynredwood.net. 
Now, on to our interview!
 
HG:Jordyn, I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again. The cover art on your books perfectly captures the mysterious vibe of the stories. And the cover of POISON is my favorite thus far. The close-up faces set your suspense novels apart from others in the CBA. I’m trying to remember if I voted on the cover for POISON—will readers be voting on the PERIL cover, as well? My FB readers just voted on my upcoming (tentative) book title, and I think they have good instincts for the most marketable choice.
JR: I agree, Heather. I do love the covers, too and POISON might be my favorite as well. Kregel did a fantastic job designing them and I wanted them to look a lot different than other suspense covers. I was pretty specific in wanting them not to look medical because though I will always write in the suspense genre—I may not want to just always do medical thrillers. Even POISON borders on more a psychological thriller to those who have read it though still with a medical mystery. The cover for PERILis already done and readers can get a sneak peek here. 
HG: Speaking of PERIL, when does it release? And how did you come up with the clever one-word “P” titling idea? Also, did you come up with your series name Bloodlines, or did your publisher?
JR: PERIL releases in October, 2013 if everything goes according to schedule. The “P” titles were worked out in conjunction with my publisher but the series title gets to be owned by Cat Hoort—who was the fiction marketing director for Kregel at the time. And if readers are glad there are three books to the series—you should send Cat a note of thanks as well.  
HG: I’ve read the first five chapters of POISON online at your website here: http://www.jordynredwood.net/resources/. That Lucent is one creepy dude! My mind is already spinning out possible directions the story can take. How long does it take you to plot out a book? Do you use a specific plot structuring technique (snowflake, etc)? Also, do you use a special writing program, like Scrivener?
JR: My plotting doesn’t happen all at once—which it probably should because I tend to write myself into a corner and then, literally, have to pull out a piece of paper and start graphing out timelines and which evidence points where. I don’t use a specific plotting method. Since I’m at the point of planning a new series—I did just get Scrivener since so many authors sing its praises so I’m excited to use it. It will be nice to have everything in one place. 
HG: Is there a suspense/mystery author you’d love to be compared to, and why?
JR: If anyone compared me to Dean Koontz—I would probably die right then and there. (Click to Tweet!) He’s always been an inspiration to me. I’ve grown up on his books and learned so much from him. If I’m stuck in my own writing, I’ll often just open up one of his novels and read for inspiration. Truly, he’s just a master storyteller and I’m hoping if I mention him enough in these interviews he’ll eventually call me up and invite me to lunch.
HG: Finally, is it a relief to have moved up from the ranks of “debut author?” Or is it even tougher? And as you near the end of the Bloodlines trilogy, do you have another series up your sleeve (I hope so!)?
JR: Wow. Good question. I do think it gets tougher because you don’t want to disappoint your readers and I always want to write a better novel than the last one. I am ecstatic to now be multi-published. That’s just such a blessing and something I never, honestly, thought possible. Yes, I have threepotential series begging to be written in this crazy mind of mine—I just need to decide which one to turn into a book proposal right now. 
Heather thanks so much for having me! It’s been an honor being here.

Thank you, Jordyn! Here’s more about 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.

Amazon Link Poison: 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

****Today Jordyn is offering a book giveaway of POISON! (Click to Tweet!) Please leave a comment or question for Jordyn to be entered in the drawing! Will announce the winner next Wednesday, March 27th!****
 

Comments

  1. Adam Blumer says

    Great interview. Thanks, Heather. Here are a few questions. Jordyn, when do you find the time to write? How do you pitch a trilogy to a publisher? That's two questions. Sorry.

  2. Redwood's Medical Edge says

    Hi Adam!I have to set a schedule. I try and write when my children are at school and have things wrapped up by evening time so I can spend time with them. I'm not always that great at it but trying to get better.When you write your book proposal you can include a section that's entitled something like "Proposed Sequels" so they know you're pitching a trilogy. However– you also need to have plot synopsis written for each of these books so they know what direction you're going. That's the challenge because you have to have quite a bit planned right from the beginning.

  3. Becky Doughty says

    Great interview, ladies! Loved your questions, Heather. Jordyn – I found you on your website, too. Love all the fun stuff you post there. I mean, field amputation and malaria isn't really FUN, but you know what I mean! (BTW, I've had malaria twice – grew up on the mission field of Papua New Guinea. Not a fun illness.) Anyway, always learning stuff from you.Blessings to both of you!Becky

  7. Joshua Jones says

    I haven't read Proof just yet but I am seriously looking forward to it and would love to be able to go straight to the second book 🙂 … Jordyn, when you're not writing, do you read much? And if so, who are some of your favorite authors?

  9. Redwood's Medical Edge says

    Thanks so much everyone for stopping by and leaving comments. Joshua– I am an avid reader. My favorite authors are Harlen Coban (loving his latest Six Years), Linwood Barclay, my ALL time favorite is Dean Koontz, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner. On the CBA side– Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee and Robert Liparulo. How about you, Joshua– who do you like to read?

  15. Joshua Jones says

    Jordyn, my favorite author would have to be Ted Dekker, and I found most of the others through reading his books and seeing which books he recommended. I love Frank Peretti, Robert Liparulo, Robin Parrish, Tosca Lee, Erin Healy, James Rubart, and alot of others here and there but those are the main ones that fill my bookshelves. I also read alot of nonfiction Christian. I've always loved reading.

  19. karenk says

    i loved PROOF….thanks for the opportunity to read POISON. a great interview/posting, too.karenkkmkuka at yahoo dot com

  21. Redwood's Medical Edge says

    Amy– It is good to see you here. How are you liking the Castle season thus far?!? How about when his daughter got kidnapped?Renee and Karen– good luck friends and thanks for stopping by!!

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