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About jordan

Jordan’s enduring love of fantasy, especially dragons, inspired her to begin writing her debut novel, The Keepers of Eire. Her obsession with all things dragon began at an early age with a dragon music box – a gift from her mother. Her collection now encompasses hand drawn pictures, mugs, clothing, beach towels, books, jewelry, plush fabric as well as metal, porcelain, pewter, and glass figurines. A cumulative trauma injury ended a long-standing career in the electronics industry. Thus the impetus to begin a new dream; writing about the creatures that continue to capture her imagination. She lives in California with her Pomeranian, Roarke.

St. Patrick’s Day Special

Posted on March 14, 2017 by jordan

Want to celebrate “being Irish”, even if you’re only Irish for one day? Would you like to get a taste of Éire, but can’t afford the travel expenses? My debut fantasy novels, The Keepers of Éire  and The Keepers of Éire-YA … Continue reading →

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YA Edition of The Keepers of Éire Now Available

Posted on January 24, 2017 by jordan

News Flash: I have just released a YA (Young Adult) Edition of my first novel, The Keepers of Éire. Same great story, just without the more adult scenes. Print version is now available on Amazon here. The ebook edition will … Continue reading →

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Happy Hogmanay 

Posted on December 31, 2016 by jordan

For most of the world December 31 is New Year’s Eve, but in Scotland it’s something much more important: Hogmanay. So what is it? Hogmanay is a very big deal in Scotland. It’s the biggest day in the festive calendar, … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice 2016

Posted on December 24, 2016 by jordan

The Winter Solstice has come and gone for 2016, but I wanted to share a photo of the famous Irish landmark: Newgrange during the winter solstice at dawn. Tickets for this special couple of days are selected by random lottery. … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo TGIO

Posted on December 1, 2015 by jordan

What is NaNoWriMo TGIO you ask? For me that is today, December 1, because on this day Nationonal Novel Writing Month Thank God It’s Over is officially here.  My goal this year participating in NaNo wasn’t to write 50,000 words (I knew that would be nearly impossible with … Continue reading →

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Writing Update

Posted on November 17, 2015 by jordan

I’m terrible at consistently updating my blog, but that’s mostly because I want to have something of interest to write about, not the some ol’ boring “I’m writing today”, or “I haven’t had a chance to write today”. But just … Continue reading →

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Author Event

Posted on October 29, 2015 by jordan

Join me and three of my writer friends (Paula Chinick, Mary Heaton, Elaine Schmitz) as we take you on armchair journeys to Ireland, Greece, and Shanghai without ever needing a passport. How, you ask? At a Tri-Valley author event on Friday, November … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo 2015

Posted on October 29, 2015 by jordan

Yes, I have signed up to take the challenge again this year. I’ll do my best to cross the finish line of 50,000 words, but mostly I wanted to get myself back on track writing every day. While I’m into … Continue reading →

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Injured Wing

Posted on August 23, 2015 by jordan

So, what does a dragon writer do with an injured wing?  1) Have surgery to repair it 2) Begin the recovery process 3) Let my imagination take flight   For me, the answer is: All of the above. Last week … Continue reading →

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Music Inspires My Writing

Posted on January 2, 2015 by jordan

As I watch the Library of Congress Gershwin Award for Best American Song presented to Billy Joel (one of my all-time favorites) on PBS tonight, I am drawn into the story of each song. Billy Joel definitely is a rebel-he … Continue reading →

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