Jordan Summers

Wow! Can you believe it’s almost May? I know I can’t. I’m not sure I’m prepared for summer. I know, I don’t have much choice in the matter. Isn’t it funny, as kids we used to live for summers, but as adults we don’t get the summer breaks, so they don’t really mean as much to us. I think I’ll go ponder the unfairness of being given so many holidays growing up compared to a week or two if you’re lucky now.

Boy, I’ve had one of those weekends where I swear you blink and it’s gone. The sad thing is it wasn’t spent with friends or having a good time. It was made up of a million tiny moments that string together until they reach the size of errands. But next week is already looking up. The X-men will be released and then we’ll only have thirteen days until Matrix Reloaded hits the theaters. Talk about wanting to chant that stupid, ‘Open, Open’ mantra.

Let the X-men countdown begin. In nine days the X-men sequel will hit theaters. From the previews it looks as if it will put the first movie to shame. Wolverine is in fine form. Gosh how could Hugh Jackman not be? The cool thing is the story looks tighter, much more action packed. I can’t wait.

I was watching the news for a nanosecond this evening when I saw a story about a guy who rushed into a burning building to save his dog. Apparently after rescuing his pet the guy was arrested by police because he broke through a police barricade to reach the dog.

Now, I understand that he shouldn’t have broken through a police barricade and that there was a chance if he got trapped that firefighters could have been injured trying to rescue him. But I don’t know many people who own pets that wouldn’t have done the exact same thing. It’s like asking someone to watch as their kids go up in flames. Pet owners are adamant about their ‘furry’ kids. So I completely understand where this guy was coming from and what possessed him to ignore all the warnings and act. I have to say I’d have done the same thing and worried about the consequences later.

I’ve had such a strange weekend. My dh and I took a roadtrip to Mexico. It was quite lovely. I enjoyed my first time across the border, soaking up the atmosphere for future books. Hopefully we’ll get to do it again sometime or maybe we’ll pick somewhere else. That’s the fun of a roadtrip.

The whole thing got me thinking about high school. Strange, eh? I recalled the angst and joy that came from a roadtrip, also how little planning went into one when you were a kid. I thought about how true personalities emerged when stuck in a car for hours with a group of people. In those few hours you discovered who your true friends were and who amongst your gang was completely insane. Your impressions were forever changed over a few thoughtless words and several cans of DP or whatever else we happened to be drinking at the time. It’s strange how you never really forget.

If you’ve ever done anything like this you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Until next time…

I was thinking today it’s amazing how people’s taste varies when it comes to literature. Now I know people’s taste varies in a lot of areas, music, food, movies, clothes…I could go on and on. I guess I just think it’s strange how one person may hate books with happily ever afters, while another won’t read a book without one. (I fall into the latter.) Also what one person thinks is erotic, another considers tame.

I wonder at times, considering I write romantica, how to meet reader’s expectations. And I’m beginning to think it’s not possible. Opinions vary so much, that to try to meet all the expectations would take several lifetimes.

I guess I’m going to have to write for myself and hope that others enjoy the stories as much as I do.

I was thinking today how fun bookstores are to hang out in. Now before you call me a geek, hear me out. These meccas of caffeine have truly come a long way. They now have cafes so you can read the magazines in your leisure. You can browse through books while lounging in oversized chairs that have conveniently been placed throughout the store. I bet some people even take naps there. And let’s face it, you don’t have to worry too much about having a creep hassle you in those places. They don’t read, do they?

My dh and I spent the day doing taxes…ugh! I swear there are few things more soul sapping. I think about the words of the constitution and just for the life of me cannot figure out how things got so spun around. But alas, there is nothing that can be done. Only the super rich can afford the island banks that hide money. Therein lies the problem, you have to have money to hide. Damn.

I’m so excited the book that launched my Ellora’s Cave career has just been released. I’ve waited so long, since last year, to see it in print. I still can’t believe it. Now the fun begins, I get to worry about whether or not people like the book. I think I’ll slink off to bite my nails.

Today Chris Clavel sent me my third cover. I do believe I’ve developed a bit of a crush on the hero of my book. He’s tall, dark, and exceedingly handsome. A bad boy to his toes. Are there any other kind to fantasize about?


For a sneak peek click here.