I know I’ve talked about how different my new stuff is compared to my previous releases. I thought I’d give you a little taste of what I’m talking about. RED is written in both first and third POV. This is part of the opening scene.:)
Not many people can handle the pain of being ripped apart. Of having your limbs twisted and morphed until you are convinced your mind will shatter into a thousand tiny shards.
I can.
And I’m tired of hiding my true nature so that humans can sleep better at night. Convinced they’re actually in control of this tiny blue-brown planet. They need to know the truth. Realize that they are not at the top of the food chain.
Far from it.
A permanent shift in power is necessary and I intend to bring about that change one body at a time.
Starting now.
Pain sears my flesh, flaying it from the bone. I scream, throwing my head back as blood sprays across the inside of the car, painting the dirty windshield crimson. Pressure explodes beneath my gums, ejecting my teeth to make room for a row of fangs. My arms and legs snap, breaking bone, tearing sinew, only to reshape and mend.
The change feels like it is taking an eternity as I drown in a flaming river of agony, but I know it’s only been seconds. One last strangled cry rips from my raw throat, and then suddenly I am reborn.
Lungs heaving, I sit up and gaze around. The coppery odor of blood assails my senses, along with something feminine and delicate. Memory evades me. The once familiar vehicle appears alien in origin. The urge to escape its confines is great. A twig snaps in the distance and my ears perk. Naturally curious, I exit the car.
It only takes a moment to remember where I am and why I’m here. I raise my nose in the air and inhale deeply. The world comes alive around me as if blinders have been ripped from my eyes. I scent a distant rain wafting on the breeze, along with the sweet, musky aroma of a woman in the throes of heat. The latter draws my attention and holds it.
Ah, that’s right. I’d forgotten all about my guest. Where are my manners? I must remember to thank her for accepting my invitation…once I catch her.
Love. It. LOVE IT! I could feel the change as if if were happening to me. Very vivid. Very powerful. Thanks for sharing, Jordan!
by Beth_Ciotta November 15th, 2006 at 4:22 pmIntriguing. What is going on here, lol?
by Gabriele November 15th, 2006 at 5:42 pmThanks Beth! I’m glad you liked it.
by Jordan November 15th, 2006 at 5:44 pmGabriele, That is just one of many questions that open this book.
by Jordan November 15th, 2006 at 5:45 pmExcellent start. Love it! I think this is what they (editors/agents) mean by ‘fresh’.
by jaq November 15th, 2006 at 6:43 pmJaq, I sure hope so. Thanks!
by Jordan November 15th, 2006 at 6:45 pmJordan!!!!! Oh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. I love it already. Okay, girl hurry up adn write it!! I WANT IT NOW!!
by Vivi Anna November 15th, 2006 at 7:51 pmVivi, Thanks! Actually, this book is finished. It’s the one TOR bought.
by Jordan November 15th, 2006 at 9:25 pmOh something new and different! Yayness!! You’ll have to tell us the minute it is released so we can all go buy it. *wg*
I don’t know if I’m growing actual fangs this week but I have sent some people whimpering out of my office this week. I seem to be leaving a trail of massacred egos…I’m all stressed, end of quarter bs and darnit the stress baking isn’t helping. I’m ready to smack some of the snarky project managers upside the head too.
by Shannon November 15th, 2006 at 10:05 pmThanks Shannon!
As for work, fangs aren’t necessarily a bad thing. 
*ggg* Give them hell and have another cookie.
by Jordan November 15th, 2006 at 10:14 pmJordan, absolutely AWESOME!!
That didn’t surprise me, I’d expect that from you. What I’m trying to figure out is why I have the overwhelming urge to LAUGH when I read it!! Not a humor-kinda laugh, more like…??
I think it’s anticipation, actually. 8-D
by raine November 15th, 2006 at 11:15 pmCan I trade my firstborn for an ARC?
I loved it!
by May November 16th, 2006 at 3:49 amWhat a treat!! Thanks for letting us read this. What an amazing, shocking, vivid little snippet to chew on till the book comes out (…2008? Really…?).
by Catherine Morris November 16th, 2006 at 9:50 amRaine, Anticipation is nice.
I was kind of worried there for a minute. Went back and read it before you clarified. *ggg* I’m glad it’s what you’d expect. I hope you’re not alone in that sentiment. 
by Jordan November 16th, 2006 at 12:55 pmI loved the excerpt!! I couldn’t comment from home yesterday cuz my mouse is dying =)
by Cece November 16th, 2006 at 12:55 pmMay, LOL! You don’t have kids…nor do you want any, if I remember correctly. *ggg*
by Jordan November 16th, 2006 at 12:56 pmCatherine, I’m glad you liked it. I cut it short before it got to the graphic sections. LOL! Yes, sigh, 2008 is a long time to wait, but you know as well as I do that it’ll be here before we know it. :-/
by Jordan November 16th, 2006 at 12:57 pmThanks Cece!!!
by Jordan November 16th, 2006 at 12:58 pmLOVED. IT. WOW! Excellent!
by Tracy November 17th, 2006 at 3:11 pmThanks Tracy!
by Jordan November 17th, 2006 at 8:01 pm