Jordan Deen

Howdy folks-

My best friend and I had a very interesting conversation today and I wanted to share it with the masses and see what everyone else thinks.

The question is: Would your main man, make a good Leading Man?

Now, this question led to many stipulations as to what makes a great leading man, because it can't just be about outstandingly hot abs and cheekbones, right?

So, here's a short list of what we think makes an amazing, swoon-worthy leading man.

Have a look and tell us if you think there is something missing!

1) Fearless-- (because wimpy guys aren't really all that great in leads, right? Let's take Hugh Grant as an example of this)

2) Bad Boy Tendancies-- because Hugh Jackman wouldn't be hot as Wolverine without a little bit of a dark streak...

3) A little bit of "unattainableness"-- this is probably not a word... but think David Beckham kinda hot.

4) Confidence-- because hot guys aren't hot when they are asking if their butt looks big in his Levi's.

5) Some Type of a real Job-- Ok, the reason for this is because 1) we are not teenagers so the blue eyed cutie at the Taco Bell Drive through isn't "fully cooked" to us yet, and 2) we are old enough to know better to buy a cell phone for a guy, co-sign a car for a guy, or pay for dinner. (At the very least, we at least know to go stagg).

So- *PLEASE* weigh in on this. We have had a serious in-depth discussion over what makes a great leading man. These are just our ideas- we want to hear yours!

Much love-

Jordan

Hello everyone,

I know it's been awhile, however, there's been a lot going on! I'm enjoying some much needed down time with my family, however, I'll be hard at work this weekend on edits to 'Losing Lauren' and writing on 'Full Moon'. 

However, today is a much different kind of post. As most of you know, I do a great deal of volunteer work with battered and abused women and giving back is a huge part of my life and my career. I try to impart on my child that it is his responsibility to make the world a better place. I'm not sure who said it, but we do not own the earth, we borrow it from future generations. So, I make my son recycle, don't let him waste food, make him volunteer, stick with healthy foods and snacks, and most of all, I make sure he is kind and courteous to others. If I catch him being rude, mean, or impolite-- I make him appologize.

My question is: when did this become a foreign idea? When did children become so rude and inconsiderate of others?

Here is why I ask this. We have an elderly care facility not too far from our house that I've recently signed up to volunteer and counsel individuals with end-of-life concerns. I'm familiar with some of the individuals there and frequently take my son and dog there to read to others, donate blankets, etc. About two days before Christmas, the home had used their bus to take some of their mobile and semi-mobile elderly to Walmart to pick up gifts, supplies, and health care items because they wouldn't be getting another check until after the first of the year. I was at walmart at the time with my son getting stuff for our holiday party with our friends and family.

While shopping, I passed a man that was walking slowly and assisted by a rolling walker.  I said hello to him a few times, and we exchanged pleasentries like you always do when running into the same person several times in a store and you try to make it look like you aren't stalking them... especially in a store as big as walmart.

I didn't see the man for awhile, and I checked out headed to the door just in enough time to see the man in his walker going out the double doors with a small bag in his cart and a mcdonalds coffee in his little holder. Just as he got to the front of the bus to head home, two male teens on bikes rode fast passed the man and one clipped the mans walker sending all of his toiletries and food all over him and throwing his walker several feet in front of him and into thru-traffic. Luckily, the man didn't fall because he stablized himself against the front of the van. However, there was no way the man could've picked up his items or gotten his walker.

I was devastated when the kids KEPT GOING and had the nerve to laugh. I immediately went to the mans aid, got his walker, and helped him back into walmart to find his assistant from the home. The man kept muttering how he wouldn't have anything until his next check- including necessities like shampoo because his broke in the fall to the asphalt. I purchased the man a new coffee and breakfast sandwich while he explained what happened to the assistant-- still shaking my head over the two inconsiderate, horrid teens who knocked him down and kept going.

My son ended up asking me what the man was going to do, and I told him I wasn't sure. However, my 7 year old knew exactly what to do. He asked me why we didn't help the man because it was the right thing to do.

And that is exactly what we did. I went to the cashier and purchased a gift card for the man to cover his items... plus some. I gave it to the assistant because my son and I were running late for an appointment- but I gave them my phone number and asked for them to contact me if the man needed anything else.

The man and the assistant could not believe our generousity, but thanked myself and my son explicitly.

I'm extremely proud of my kind hearted, caring, and loving son. I hope he continues to be kind to others and continues to help the less fortunate.

Now- I must say- if I see those two teens again... they will have a few choice words thrown their way. We are here to make the world a better place. It is up to us to instill the respect, honor and responsibility into our children's lives! I'm so disappointed that those children didn't have enough respect for human kind, especially this time of year, to at least help the man and try to make things right.

Anyhoo- I hope that everyone has taken some time out of their busy lives to help others this holiday season. If not- remember there is still time! Random acts of kindness are always great ways to boost your mood and the day of others.

Much love-

Jordan

Huge Congrats go out this morning to both Ricki and DeeDee- winners of the ATOMR blog tour for 'Breaking Lauren'!

Swag packs will be heading your way shortly!

Please don't forget there will be more giveaways going on soon and in the meantime stop by ATOMR at http://atomrbookblogtours.com

Much love-

Jordan

I'm thrilled we are on Day 4! Breaking Lauren reviews and snippets are up on these wonderful blogs today!

Please check 'em out!

StuckInBooks www.StuckinBooks.com

Always YA at Heart www.AlwaysYAatHeart.blogspot.com

A Written Rhapsody http://www.awrittenrhapsody.com/

Lilly Road www.LillyReader.blogspot.com

BookBreather www.BookBreather4Lyfe.blogspot.com

Once Upon A Book www.AngelicDefiance.com

Tumbling In Books www.TumblinginBooks.blogspot.com

Little Red Reads www.Little-Red-Reads.blogspot.com

Much love!

Jordan

Good Morning Everyone!

I'm thrilled to announce today is day two of the 'Breaking Lauren' book tour!

We are keeping the good times rolling with ATOMR and Diary of a Book Addict! Please check them out!

A Diary Of A Book Addict www.ADiaryOfABookAddict.blogspot.com

A Tale of Many Reviews www.ATaleofManyReviews.com

Much love,

Jordan

Today is the big day!

Don't forget to visit each stop on the tour! Huge thanks to Julie at ATOMR for organizing this fun week of events!

Monday, Sept. 3:

Alluring Reads www.AlluringReads.com

the Autumn Review www.AutumnReview.com

Good Choice Reading www.GoodChoiceReading.com

WovenMyst - Young Adult Magazine www.WomvenMyst.com

Insightful Minds www.InsightfulMindsReviews.com

Bookshelf Confessions www.BookshelfConfessions.blogspot.com

The Book Hoard www.TheBookHoard.com

Reviewing Shelf www.reviewingshelf.wordpress.com

I read Indie www.twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com

Much love,

Jordan

Hey all!

It's that time again... yes, that's right. It's the time of week that we all look back and realize how disturbingly unproductive we really were. Considering this post is usually on Saturday (and it's obviously SUNDAY) that should tell you how this week has gone.

Let me give you a slight peek into this week in a nutshell:

It all started Monday. All was right with the world; I had a new grip on my schedule and a die-hard determination to muttle through these final few weeks before the chaos of PTA, Soccer schedule, Hip-Hop classes and school (for both me and the kidlet) begin.

However... before I could blink, it was Wednesday! Monday and Tuesday were gone taking care of miscellanous items for giveaways, blog posts, and interviews. Wednesday was spent trying to organize my office (very messy picture coming soon) and trying to get my trusty Westie (not so trusty on Wednesday) to sit still long enough to bathe him since the Terminix guy sprayed... Now, let me say that I did check with Terminix to ensure the bug spray (to get rid of the monsterous wolf spiders) wouldn't hurt the dog. However, even though they claim it won't, my pup is extremely important to me and I wanted to make sure he didn't get sick. After all, look at his charming little face:

Now, I know I've totally distracted you with my adorable pup, however, that is exactly what happened to me on Wednesday! So, before you know it I'm faced with Friday which ended up being a muddled mess of boxes, files, old paperwork, an overflowing storage issue, and a 7 year old that's wondering what my problem is because I'm frazzled and he's had a perfectly exciting week at Camp and he's thinking I need to continue that fun into the weekend.... O.o Color me not so thrilled.

Saturday, I threw in the towel and took my son to the movies to see Ice Age- which, btw, aside from Despicable Me, is one of the funniest cartoon series out there (IMO). It was a great break and breather from the weeks chaos.

Now- I know I only have two weeks left to get my act in gear. I hope I get a delivery this week of motivation and focus... because I really need them now. It's crunch time for 'Full Moon' and it's not nearly done!

Anyway- that is my week in a nutshell. What did you guys avoid doing this week? LOL

Much Love-

Jordan

Hey everyone,

Here's a full list of awesome bloggers and their site link for the 'Breaking Lauren' blog tour coming up September 3rd through September 8th!

I hope you'll take a minute and drop by their sites to show them some love!

BREAKING LAUREN Tour Schedule

Monday, Sept. 3:

Alluring Reads www.AlluringReads.com

the Autumn Review www.AutumnReview.com

Good Choice Reading www.GoodChoiceReading.com

WovenMyst - Young Adult Magazine www.WomvenMyst.com

Insightful Minds www.InsightfulMindsReviews.com

Bookshelf Confessions  www.BookshelfConfessions.blogspot.com

The Book Hoard www.TheBookHoard.com

Reviewing Shelf www.reviewingshelf.wordpress.com

I read Indie www.twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com

Tuesday, Sept. 4:

A Diary Of A Book Addict www.ADiaryOfABookAddict.blogspot.com

A Tale of Many Reviews www.ATaleofManyReviews.com

Wednesday, Sept. 5:

JeanzBookReadNReview http://jeanzbookreadnreview.blogspot.co.uk/

The Book Barbies www.thebookbarbies.blogspot.com

A Soul Unsung http://soulunsung.blogspot.com/

Jersey Girl Book Reviews www.JerseygirlBookReviews.blogspot.com

For The Love Of Film And Novels www.FortheLoveofFilmandNovels.com

Journey with Books www.JourneywithBooks.blogspot.com

Thursday, Sept. 6:

StuckInBooks www.StuckinBooks.com

Always YA at Heart  www.AlwaysYAatHeart.blogspot.com

A Written Rhapsody http://www.awrittenrhapsody.com/

Lilly Road www.LillyReader.blogspot.com

BookBreather www.BookBreather4Lyfe.blogspot.com

Once Upon A Book www.AngelicDefiance.com

Tumbling In Books www.TumblinginBooks.blogspot.com

Little Red Reads www.Little-Red-Reads.blogspot.com

Friday, Sept. 7:

The Bookish Babe www.TheBookishBabes.blogspot.com

Memories Overtaking Me www.MemoriesOvertakingMe.blogspot.com

Hackaroo's Reviews www.HackaroosReviews.com

Letters Inside Out www.LettersInsideOut.net

Saturday, Sept. 8:

Comfort Books http://paigebradish1996.blogspot.com/

Book Briefs www.BookBriefs.blogspot.com

Lost in Literature www.Lost-In-Lit.blogspot.com

Reviews By Molly  www.ReviewsbyMolly.com

Also, for those interested, I have created a list on Twitter for these awesome bloggers so it's easy to track the book tour! Please check them out!

Much love-

J~

Hey all!

Well, here we are again. Another week is under our belts and we are getting ever closer to a few things:

1) The 'Breaking Lauren' blog tour is coming the first week of September.

2) The Crossroads tour with the uh-mazing Judith Graves is in October.

3) The expected deadline submission for 'Full Moon' is in October!

4) Not to mention school starts back in three weeks!

5) 'Losing Lauren' first round submission is due in November for publication in January!

All this being said, I've decided to come up with a new feature here on the blog: Suddenly Saturday. Where we can all reflect on the week's events and realize exactly how much we *did not* get done. So, given my above list-

1) I've worked on the information needed for the tour- but I'm no where near done!

2) I've sent out the swag to Judith and I'm excited by the super exciting grand prize that we are giving away this year! But, I can't share quiet yet.

3) 'Full Moon' is still in process and the ending is always the hardest, however, I'll be starting Teaser Tuesday again soon and it will feature 'Full Moon' because so many have been asking about it lately with a projected release date in October.

4) School- oh boy. Don't want to go there.

5) I've taken all of the suggestions on 'Breaking Lauren' seriously and I'm currently in process of editing 'Losing Lauren' to make it the best possible book it can be. Expected release date is still January 2013.

Plus, I've added a new project to my to-do list in the last few days and I'll admit it has taken much of my freetime lately. I'll be updating it here on the website and giving some sneak peeks at it when the time comes.

So- now that I've shared with you all the stuff I was supposed to do, but didn't here on Suddenly Saturday.... tell me about yours!

Much love-

Jordan

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to give a heads up about the events I'll be participating this year (thus far):

1) ATOMR Book tour for 'Breaking Lauren'- Huge thanks to Julie at ATOMR book reviews for her help organizing the book blog tour for 'Breaking Lauren'! If you want more information- please check out www.atomrbookblogtours.wordpress.com and if you're looking for an awesome blogger to follow please check out: http://www.ataleofmanyreviews.com/

2) Summer YASH: I've just signed on to participate in this years Scavenger Hunt! You can find out more at: http://yascavengerhunt.blogspot.com/

More events are coming!

Have a great weekend-

J~