An interview by the Florida Writer Podcast.

If Quintin Tarrintino reimagined Calamity Jane, you'd have JD Jordan's acclaimed Sci-Fi Western Calamity. Enjoy this Florida Writer Podcast as host Alison Nissen asks JD where his ideas come from, what type of research he needed for his novel, and how his own experiences influence his work. 

An unexpected illustrated profile in Real Simple magazine.

An interview about Calamity by J. Scott Coatsworth.

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, JD Jordan – Awesome dad, killer novelist, design director, and cancer survivor. Also, he’s charming AF.

A review of Calamity by Abyss & Apex.

“I devoured this in one sitting, and I’m not even fond of Westerns ... Every single western cliché you’ve ever read gets turned on its head, but it does not feel like artifice. It feels very real: a hell of a trick for the author to pull off in his debut novel.”

A review (and bourbon pairing) of Calamity by Books ‘n Bourbon.

“This is a rare one. The mix of Sci-Fi and Western reminds me of a cult classics like Firefly, but with Jordan’s own unique twist on the mashed up genre. He pulls you along with the characters and story, and we get to play in his sandbox. Check it out, and then go pester JD to write the next one ASAP.”

A panel discussion hosted by Jessie’s Coffee Shop.

Welcome to The Coffee Shop, on the menu today, we have an extended conversation about writing. A panel of five writers gathered around our favorite table addressed “Whats Really Wise in Conventional Writing Wisdom,” with advice gleaned from years of experience writing and marketing their work. Many of their lessons apply to new writers and multi-book authors alike.

A review of Calamity and interview with JD by Swiping Write.

For the second week of Genre July, Austin and I are joined by JD Jordan, author of Calamity, to discuss one of genres that is most near and dear to the hearts of these two geeks: Speculative fiction.

An interview about Calamity by John Hartness.

My buddy and Falstaff Books author Darin Kennedy hooked me up with JD, and since we will both be at JordanCon next weekend, I thought this might be a very good time to feature him on this blog post. If you get a chance and you’re anywhere near Atlanta, come visit us! 

A review of Calamity by Dew on The Kudzu.

"A Western 'coming of age' story with a twist. The twist being aliens. Green ones, grey ones, mean ones, and peaceful ones. Throw in ranchers, cattle barons, Indians, one orphaned teenage girl and you have quite a collection of characters. The dialogue is fully immersed into the Western cowboy vernacular ... from Page One you are in the Old West ... this novel will appeal to speculative Sci-Fi fans and to the more open-minded fans of the Western genre ... a fun read."

A very stylish homage from 365 Days of Thrift.

Sometimes you just layer until it feels right.  The thing I love the most about this outfit is it’s evolution.  It started simple enough with a creamy modern simple dress- it was chilly so I threw on an off white maxi vest- it was colder still so I grabbed the newest addition to my coat family- a perfect unlined buttery suede coat the same color as my hair.

A review of Calamity by Angie Gallion.

"Calimity is far and away the most creative work of fiction I have read in years. It is incredibly imagined, beautifully rendered, and hauntingly real. Calamity Jane herself is a fine mix of insecurity, fierce spirit, audacity, tenderness, tenacity, love, and hate ... and if you had told me a year ago that I would meet a space alien and want to invite him in for dinner I never would have believed you, but the Green Man is magnificent ... JD Jordan has done everything right in this debut novel. It is fast paced and immensely creative ... Jordan has a new fan in me, that's for sure. I don't care what the subject of his next book is, I'll be reading it."

A review of Calamity by Rising Shadow.

"JD Jordan's Calamity is a satisfyingly gritty, intense and entertaining novel that deserves the attention of speculative fiction readers ... It's something different, because it offers a fascinating glimpse into the early life of Calamity Jane. It's quite an extraordinary sci-fi Western romp."

A review of Calamity by The Suspense is Thrilling Me.

"Not my typical genre (or mix of genres) but there was something so fresh and sharp about this one; at times I was in stitches from laughing so hard and at others I was captured by the action. Highly recommended for those looking for something new and unique, especially if you are looking to broaden your genre selection and expose yourself to something that might not cross your radar otherwise."

 A review of Calamity by The Reading Wolf.

"I loved, loved, loved this book! This is the first sci-fi/western I’ve ever read and I can’t get enough ... This book was so wonderful that my husband, who doesn’t even read books, was greatly intrigued and kept reading over my shoulder. The action scenes in this book are wildly imaginative and well constructed [and] the characters have great development as you grow with them ... Truly a 5-star read and should be on everyone’s shelf."

A review by Library Journal.

“This first novel adds a fresh sf twist to a coming-of-age tale of a Wild West legend. Told from Calamity Jane's point of view, this gritty story blends the right amount of hard trials and humor, giving readers a revitalized perspective on a familiar folklore heroine.”

A review by Publisher’s Weekly.

“Jordan’s weird western snatches the best adventure and suspense elements from both genres and distills them to their essences, creating a violence-laced but enjoyable romp.”