Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write young adult contemporary novels with hard-hitting issues, and nonfiction books for writers. I have three books for writers, and thirteen books for young adults.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Living Out Loud Series is my latest project. It was inspired by a girl I knew in high school who was strong and stood up for what she believed in, but you could also tell she had been really hurt in her life. I was drawn to writing a rich character who kept much of her complicated inner workings private.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I work as a background actor on set of many TV shows and movies. Most of my writing is done in a holding tent or holding trailer, but I really feed off of the creative energy of being around other actors and creative people.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love reading anything by Stephanie Perkins, Gayle Forman, and Rainbow Rowell. They are all masters at crafting multi-faceted characters whom the reader really cares about.
What are you working on now?
I’m dipping my toe in the adult age group, and trying my hand at clean contemporary romance. I work on a lot of Hallmark shows, and that area is just exploding with popularity right now, so I figured why not give it a try?
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
You can find out a lot about me at www.denisejaden.com, and if you sign up for one of my newsletters, I’d be happy to send you a free book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read a lot, and take time to notice what you love in other books, and what rubs you the wrong way.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t compare your author journey to anyone else’s. Everyone is on a different path, and will find different blessings along the way.
What are you reading now?
Lately I’ve been focusing on promotion, and reading a book on creating Amazon ads.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to continue writing clean contemporary romance in the form of novels and scripts for the next while.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Just one Day by Gayle Forman
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
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