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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.

Ballynahinch Castle and Glenlo Abbey: There Be Dragons

Posted on July 19, 2014 by jordan

I walked out to the site of the 3rd murder in The Keepers of Eire. Grayson kept me company. I even had a thought on how I wanted to write one of the scenes in book 2 while on this … Continue reading →

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The Burren and Connemara -End of Week 1

Posted on July 16, 2014 by jordan

Today I backtracked just a bit and dropped off a copy of The Keepers of Eire to Lehinch’s sister shop in Ennis. Then I headed to The Burren, and Poulnabrone, where the second dragon and rider murder takes place. Here … Continue reading →

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Lough Gur, Lehinch, & the Cliffs of Moher

Posted on July 15, 2014 by jordan

After leaving a copy of The Keepers of Eire at Waterstones in Cork City, I headed out to County Limerick and the Grange Stone Circle to find the circle caretaker, Timothy Casey. I met Timothy the last time I was … Continue reading →

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Ring of Kerry, Skellig Ring, and Cork City

Posted on July 14, 2014 by jordan

Today I spent the day driving the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring. The landscape was breathtakingly raw with periods of driving rain, showers, mists, and soft sunlight. Here are some photos. Here is Skellig Michael just before the mists … Continue reading →

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Leaving Ardmore and Heading for the Drombeg Stone Circle in County Cork

Posted on July 13, 2014 by jordan

After bidding Adieu to Jeanette, the most excellent host of Duncrone B&B, and presenting her a copy of The Keepers of Eire, I stopped at the Round Tower and St. Declan’s Oratory. Can you make out a face in the … Continue reading →

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Ardmore and The Keepers of Eire event

Posted on July 13, 2014 by jordan

I enjoyed my last night in Dublin at The Celt (the same place I was initiated with a bloke’s pint three years ago). Sorry, no such shenanigans this time, but there was another Grayson sighting. Together we enjoyed a wee … Continue reading →

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Dublin, Ireland -Day 2 with Grayson

Posted on July 11, 2014 by jordan

Thank you Liam, Publican at the Palace Bar for being the first in Ireland to purchase my novel, the Keepers of Eire. Grayson demanded to see a bit of Dublin to this trip, so here he is. He even hung … Continue reading →

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Ireland and The Gresham Hotel

Posted on July 11, 2014 by jordan

I’ve arrived safe and sound in Dublin, Ireland. After a barely-stamped passport-does that even count?-I reached my hotel, The Gresham. In The Keepers or Eire, I have a couple scenes set in the pub of this beautiful hotel. It’s cloudy … Continue reading →

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I’m Leavin’ on a Jet Plane…

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jordan

I’m leaving for my book tour / research trip to Ireland and Scotland tomorrow. Today was spent packing and finishing last minute details. Check out Roarke’s new hair cut. In this photo, you can see the bits of black in … Continue reading →

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Author Event in Ardmore, Ireland

Posted on June 28, 2014 by jordan

In two weeks I’ll be in Ardmore, Ireland doing an author reading / signing event at the lovely Cliff House Hotel. I’m excited to be returning to one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. If you’re in the … Continue reading →

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