Joan Swan interview and giveaway

1. What book would you most like to see made into a movie?

The Phoenix Rising series would make an excellent television series. With a team of 7 firefighters, political angst, conspiracy theories, paranormal abilities and secondary characters, a plethora of fantastic storylines exist…at least enough for three good seasons. J

2. Do you have writing playlists? If so, what artists are on them?

Yes! I actually didn’t used to listen to music while I wrote. Nor did I identify songs that related to my characters or my stories…but my critique partner changed all that. Elisabeth Naughton relies heavily on music while writing and always creates a playlist for her books. She often puts all the songs on one CD and plays it in the car while toting her kids around when she’s working on a book. It’s a great way to keep your mind toiling about the story in your “off” hours.

The first book I did this with was BLAZE, the second book in the Phoenix Rising series which releases at the end of September.

I tend to love songs that tell a little story, a vinette of sorts. Artists that I typically include in playlists include Rascal Flats, Carrie Underwood, Daugherty, Evanescence, movie sound tracks and various other country-pop musicians.

3. What is your favorite way to spend your time when not writing?

Sleeping. J I don’t get enough and I absolutely LOVE sleeping. Especially afternoon naps in a quiet house. Heaven.

4. What author would cause you to have a fangirl moment if you met them?

Oh, so many!! I had a fangirl moment with Suzanne Brockmann years ago and she was so fabulously cute about it! I’d have another now. Karen Slaughter, Harlen Coben…

5. If you were writing a book based on a song, what song would it be and why?

I actually have a file on my desktop that’s entitled “Lyrics That Inspire” because I find so many great songs that create little movies start playing in my head.

Here’s a song from the list: I still miss you, by Keith Anderson and the why is because I’m a ridiculous sucker for reunion stories and tortured heroes.


I've changed the presets in my truck
so those old songs don't sneak up
they still find me and remind me
yeah you come back that easy
try restaurants I've never been to
order new things off the menu
that I never tried cause you didn't like
two drinks in you were by my side

I've talked to friends
I've talked to myself
I've talked to God
I prayed liked hell but I still miss you
I tried sober I tried drinking
I've been strong and I've been weak
and I still miss you
I've done everything move on like I'm supposed to
I'd give anything for one more minute with you
I still miss you
I still miss you baby

I never knew til you were gone
how many pages you were on
it never ends I keep turning
and line after line and you are there again
I dont know how to let you go
you are so deep down in my soul
I feel helpless so hopeless
its a door that never closes
no I don't know how to do this


I've talked to friends
I've talked to myself
I've talked to God
I prayed liked hell but I still miss you
I tried sober I tried drinking
I've been strong and I've been weak
and I still miss you
I've done everything move on like I'm supposed to
I'd give anything for one more minute with you
I still miss you
I still miss you baby

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Joan Swan Bio
I was never a star English student or a Literature buff, but I’ve always had a creative soul and an active imagination. Writing was a natural culmination of those two talents.
I write what I like to read: romantic suspense. I write for entertainment and escape–the same reasons I love to read. I prefer real-life language, so you’ll find profanity in my work when it fits the character. I prefer open-door sex, so my love scenes are typically hot and steamy. And because my stories involve suspense, you’ll often find violence, mystery and an inside look at the intricate world of forensics. Occasionally, I like to dabble in the lighter side of paranormal as well.
I am agented by the fabulous Paige Wheeler, founding partner of Folio Literary Management in New York. My debut novel, FEVER, releases from Kensington Brava in April 2012. Book 2 in the series, BLAZE, releases fall 2012. My editor at Kensington is the wonderful Alicia Condon, Editorial Director for Brava.
A triple RWA Golden Heart finalist as well as a double Daphne Du Maurier finalist, I am a lover of craft and closet-hoarder of writing craft how-to books.
In my day job, I work as a sonographer at UCSF Medical Center, a location with an intensity that makes me slightly insane…which works well with the writer in me. Not to mention all the character material I have access to–and I’m not talking about the patients (well…mostly).
I have been married twenty years to my own personal hero, a veteran firefighter, we have two beautiful daughters and are blessed to live in the heart of wine country on the gorgeous Central Coast of California.
To keep up with Joan's latest news & releases please visit her online:Website / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads
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