I’m a Midwestern girl who's into weirdness like vampires and assassins. Luckily my publishers thought putting those two types together sounded like a plan. And thus we have the Jaz Parks series--five books and counting! My fans are the best!
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- Affiliation:
- Orbit
- Location:
- New York, NY, 10017
- Birthday:
- April 28
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- Another One Bites the Dust 8:23pm Jul 8|12 Comments
- After Midnight 6:25pm Jul 2|9 Comments
- Just Like Granny Did It 8:42am Jun 18|3 Comments
Jennifer Rardin is learning more about Raoul and Bergman today--and passing it all on to you!
Jennifer Rardin is polishing the pitch for my new series. Getting excited all over again!
This, of course, is when my characters get the majority of their work done. Naturally you meet some interesting types prowling the city or, better yet, the countryside during this time of the night, um, early morning, well, you know what I mean. And not only in fiction...
Jennifer Rardin at 12:26am July 5
LOL!
Jennifer Rardin at 7:04am July 6
Oh yeah!
Jennifer Rardin
is psyched to announce the official release day of the mass market version of Once Bitten, Twice Shy. Don't have a copy of your own? Maybe your luck will change during my giveaway at the League of Reluctant Adults. Give it a try! (Going on now through Friday.) http://reluctantadults.blogspot.com/2009
Source: reluctantadults.blogspot.com
Okay, maybe I shoulda been a tad more specific.My mass market came out today! (Happy dance!)For those of you operating in the unawares, five books in the Jaz Parks series are floating around the bookishness of the universe, but to this point they've all been trade paperbacks. ...
Stacy at 7:09am July 1
Yeah Jen!!! You deserve your happy dance and a salsa thrown in just because! It just keeps getting more and more real and big! Thanks for Jaz, Vayl and the gang.
Jennifer Rardin at 7:37am July 1
Aww, Rocky, I blush!
Thanks, Stacy! (Mebbe too real. Today? I'm perusing pix of morgues just to make sure I'm getting the details right in this particular scene. Ugh!!)
Thanks, Stacy! (Mebbe too real. Today? I'm perusing pix of morgues just to make sure I'm getting the details right in this particular scene. Ugh!!)
Jennifer Rardin at 12:09pm July 1
You know me too well, Jemma. The pix have made the scene uberbetter, which delights me to no end! Now, how to get them outta there. I'm thinking hilarity might be a good choice here. But would it be in good taste considering the presence of icky deadness? (Like we care!)
Jennifer Rardin is a confirmed presenter at the Illinois School Library Media Association Conference October 30. My talk is called "Urban Fantasy: Embrace the Monster." Should be fun!
Jennifer Rardin at 6:10pm June 30
Aw, you guys are too good to me! If I like what I come up with, maybe I'll post the transcript. I'm hoping to WOW them with my brilliance--but if all I do is make them giggle I'm calling it a whopping success!
Jennifer Rardin at 2:44pm July 6
I guess if you're an Illinois librarian, Catherine, or willing to register for the convention you can. Don't really know the rules of attendance, but here's the site if you want to find out:
http://www.islma.org/confe
http://www.islma.org/confe
Jennifer Rardin is finishing up the galleys for Bite Marks. I have laughed out loud more on this one than any of the others. Either this is a good sign or I'm badly in need of a night in a comedy club!
Jennifer Rardin is writing a morgue scene. And I'm sooo excited about it! Of course, this proves I will never be normal...
Jennifer Rardin has had a major mind-blowing insight into the heart of Jaz's fury. I know that sounds weird considering I'm nearly finished with the 7th book of her adventures...maybe you have to write about somebody this long to really begin to understand them. I know I've never loved a character more!
Jess at 11:39pm June 23
I think that means she's finally truely understiid Jaz's problems........Maybe y she couldn't let matt go or something.....I kinda understand it but not really. :S
Jennifer Rardin at 9:56am June 24
Hmm--sorry to be so mysterious! I meant, not everybody gets to insights the same way. So, hopefully, I'll bring everybody there but by many different routes.
I bought some Rold Gold pretzels the other day. Not because I'm that fond of the brand--but because it was my grandpa's favorite. I also make my bed every day, secure in the knowledge that Granny would be proud...
Caroline at 9:18am June 18
Yes, it's the little things. Whenever I bake, I think of her and when I went to cooking school I thought of her all the time. She made the best homemade bread and used to slather it in butter and jam or sugar and eat it with a cup of black coffee. She also said "uff da" and to me, that phrase belongs to her. She loved kids and I like to think she is enjoying my daughter now even more than I am.
Jennifer Rardin has posted part four of "Scouting Jasmine" on my website. Um, yeah, the body count is still rising. I think I'm feeling slightly bloodthirsty as of late. Maybe it's all this rain? http://www.jenniferrardin.com
Source: www.jenniferrardin.com
Jasmine Parks leaned against a maple tree at the edge of a grassy path, one booted ankle crossed over the other. Her left hand clutched a knife nearly as long as a machete. In her right she held the ...
Pauline at 8:56am June 19
ugh i cant find it HELP!!!
Jennifer Rardin at 12:24am June 20
Okay, if you can't find it, you're not alone. Some sort of computer glitch is preventing a few people from seeing it. Look at my comment under Scouting Jasmine parts 1-3. I've pasted part 4 there. We should have everything squared away so you'll have no more problems by Monday. I'm so sorry you're having this frustration!
Pauline at 12:37am June 20
Thanx : )
Jennifer Rardin has finally finished my second to last major fight scene. What a pain! Freaking Weres!
Jennifer Rardin just posted Part Three of "Scouting Jaz" on my website (http://www.jenniferrardin.com). Looks like it's going to be at least a five-parter now, with a neat twist to come on Thursday!
Source: www.jenniferrardin.com
Jasmine Parks leaned against a maple tree at the edge of a grassy path, one booted ankle crossed over the other. Her left hand clutched a knife nearly as long as a machete. In her right she held the ...
Jennifer Rardin at 12:59pm June 15
Yup, Vayl will let you know exactly what's going on with the snake thing. As far as his perspective...maybe he's getting a little tired of being the silent type?
Hi Elodie! I understand Milady will be releasing the French translation of "Biting the Bullet" on December 1st.
I'm glad you're into this, Joann. So much has to go unsaid in a novel that it's really fun for me to be able to provide the backstory that an author usually doesn't get to share.
Hi Elodie! I understand Milady will be releasing the French translation of "Biting the Bullet" on December 1st.
I'm glad you're into this, Joann. So much has to go unsaid in a novel that it's really fun for me to be able to provide the backstory that an author usually doesn't get to share.
Prithi at 9:04am June 17
yay!!
too good!
too good!
Jennifer Rardin is editing the Bite Marks galleys. You know what that means. Next step--publish that puppy!
Cascata at 4:07pm June 13
I can't wait!
Jennifer Rardin at 9:38am June 14
Awesome--totally lovin' the enthusiasm!
Jennifer Rardin is mixing science and magic again. I'm wondering if things are about to go BOOM?
Jennifer Rardin has just posted installment two of "Scouting Jaz." Yup, we now have a body count. Whoopee!! http://www.jenniferrardin.com
Bow at 8:42pm June 11
you are the best....:)
Jennifer Rardin at 11:21am June 12
Yay! Glad you guys are enjoying it so far!
Jennifer Rardin has posted part one of "Scouting Jaz: A Jaz Parks Mini-Mission" on my website today. Hope you'll give it a look and help me celebrate the July 1 mass market release of ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY! http://www.jenniferrardin.com
Bow at 8:47am June 9
Can i say more more please. i need more!! Thank you for writing these books they are great, keep'm coming
Prithi at 11:25pm June 9
oh goody!!
cant wait to read it yay!!!!!!
cant wait to read it yay!!!!!!
Jennifer Rardin is writing a fight scene today. And poor Vayl may have to deal with snakes yet again. Ah well, there's nothing like facing your fears to make you even more neurotic!
In honor of the July 1st release of the mass market paperback version of Once Bitten, Twice Shy I'm going to begin posting a Jaz Parks Mini-Mission to my website this Monday, June 8th. Yup, I'm talking about the version that won the fan vote! Hope you'll join me there!
Jennifer Rardin at 8:38am June 4
Awesome!
Gina at 12:58pm June 4
Tell me about it!! I'd love a mini series with her grandmother's exploits! Would it be awesome if she knew Vayl too?! *laughs* Jennifer, you have us all drooling in anticipation! You so rock!!
Jennifer Rardin is trying to decide if Bergman's insatiable need-to-know can overcome his paranoia. What would you expect?
Jennifer Rardin at 7:36pm June 3
Which is what makes him so interesting, right? I'm sure having fun with him in Bitten in Two. But what he does at the end of the story? I'm already shocked.
Janelle at 4:22pm June 8
I really can't wait to find out what Bergman has done now, but the really question is it going to piss Jaz off or is she going to love him for it like she does some of the time. But I do remember she didn't like him all that much in 'Bitten to Death'
Jennifer Rardin has tallied the vote. Number One takes the bacon! I'll let you know when you can hit my website for the first part in the serial tale of the Readers' Choice: 1. I want to read about the time before Jaz partnered with Vayl, when he shadowed her during one of her solo missions in order to decide if he should take her on.
Jennifer Rardin is spending the entire day with Bitten in Two. First scene--hilarity in a Moroccan souk!
I just renewed my tickets for the 2010 Indy 500. So. Weird. Planning for something a year in advance. But people do that kinda stuff all the time. Look at the publishing industry...
Jennifer Rardin at 7:29am May 28
Agreed
Rena at 3:40pm May 28
I am ready for a little more Jaz/Vayl action!
Nicole at 12:19am June 5
Vampires might seem like they live day to day, but they almost always have their eye on the "long game." I bet Jaz definitely through in a curve ball, though!
Jennifer Rardin is bringing Vayl's POV to Bite Marks and Bitten in Two. Hope you like the way I'm working it in!
Lorna at 3:24pm May 27
Thanks! I can not wait for both!!!!!! I love Vayl!
Siobhain at 1:56am May 28
I am extremely looking forward to getting my hands on both! Role on 29th Oct! Many Thanks!
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Jennifer Rardin commented on their own note Mark Your Calendars!
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Okay, Jazfans, I'm leaving it up to you. This June I'll be writing a short story and releasing it in series form on my website as a lead-up to the publication of the mass market version of Once Bitten, Twice Shy. I've decided I'm going to let you choose when the action occurs...
Jennifer Rardin is inviting you all to my website for a little Jaz fun. Vote for your faves. Find out the results tomorrow. Hey, it's better than workin'! http://www.jenniferrardin.com
Cascata at 6:42am May 20
I'm on it.
Gina at 3:30pm May 20
Submitted!! Can't wait to find out the results!
Cindy at 6:53pm May 20
I couldn't vote with my silly puter.
But enjoyed reading and thinkin what I would say.
I like the idea that Jaz has more that one love interest, even if she takes forever to see it. It makes the read more interesting for me.
But enjoyed reading and thinkin what I would say.
I like the idea that Jaz has more that one love interest, even if she takes forever to see it. It makes the read more interesting for me.
Jennifer Rardin