New Adult Book Club discussion

awesome giveaway! my Q: what is your favourite Romcom movie?
thanks! :)

Who was the second couple that got married at the end of Leveled? Were Sayer and Zeb the couple that got married in the Botanical Gardens? Also, it mentioned a little girl kissing a little boy in tux was that Remy and Hyde?

Melina wrote: "Hey, awesome giveaway!! I've been meaning to read one of your books, but I can't decide which one!! So, which one do you suggest I start with?!"

I have read all of the Marked Men books and the SOD books so far and they are all great. They can be read as standalones. I think it's good to read them in order because the other couples are mentioned from previous books still play a part in the other books in the series. Jay does a good job of setting up the couples in books before their books starts. If you want to read the Marked Men books and SOD books. I would suggest starting with Rule and going in order with the Marked Men books and then read the SOD books. The books can be read out of order.

I wanted to know how old Asa was in his book? I don't think it said his exact age in the book?

(view spoiler)[ Will Royal ever tell Asa that she knows the gist of the situation with Asa and her Mom? I know that Asa said that he would never tell her the truth and I under stand his reasoning. I still think that he could have told Royal a condensed version of the story but he could have left out the part about her propositioning him for sex. I loved Asa's book but it really bugged me that didn't just tell her that her mom hit on him. Royal knows that her mom is a flirt. Asa is going to have to be around Royal's Mom for dinner and stuff so I feel like it would be good to just clear the air. I feel like they will always be walking on eggshells and there will be tension when they are around each other. I wish Royal would just tell Asa that she knows that her mom probably hit on him and they can just relax. It was brought up again in Leveled so I was hoping that they would address that elephant in the room. I'm sure it would still be a bit awkward but not as bad. That was one think that really bothered me. (hide spoiler)]

I think you mentioned once that you originally thought of putting Asa with another character. Was he originally going to get a story with Avett? I'm glad he got a story with Royal because I love them together. I'm so glad that you decided to not kill of Asa because I really grew to love him.

Hey Jay! I love your books and I cannot wait to read Riveted next! My fave so far has been Charged. I loved the way you turned the whole bad guy/good girl theme upside down by reversing roles. But then, you shook it up, and showed us that good and bad aren't necessarily what they seem. And judging what you don't know, is a nasty bad habit. Lol I love those two. So my question is, what made you write it the way you did? And who was in your head at the time?

Thanks, love! You're stellar! Keep up the awesomeness that flows through you! It's totes contagious! Lol *hugs*

Zeljka wrote: "Hi Jay! So, I love my signed paperbacks. I was wondering if you have them, and which one is your favorite?"

A few. I'm not much of a collector of anything really...shoes I guess. I don't like clutter and I don't have a dedicated space in my house to store and display a ton of books. I do have one, very cool decorative shelf with my favorites on them...and my friends

Cami wrote: "awesome giveaway! my Q: what is your favourite Romcom movie?
thanks! :)"

I loved TrainWreck with Amy Schumer...and anything John Hughes from the 80's. Pretty in Pink, Breakfast Club, Say Anything

C.K. wrote: "Who was the second couple that got married at the end of Leveled? Were Sayer and Zeb the couple that got married in the Botanical Gardens? Also, it mentioned a little girl kissing a little boy in t..."

That's something you have to keep reading to figure out for yourself. All those threads tie together if you read all the books.

C.K. wrote: "I wanted to know how old Asa was in his book? I don't think it said his exact age in the book?"

He's 28

Heather wrote: "Hey Jay! I love your books and I cannot wait to read Riveted next! My fave so far has been Charged. I loved the way you turned the whole bad guy/good girl theme upside down by reversing roles. But ..."

When I first introduced Asa and he was so much trouble...I thought it would be great to have a girl version of him somewhere in the series...for a while I actually thought I was going to have Asa and Avett be a couple, but eventually realized they were far too similar to save each other.
Honestly when I was younger I did a lot of really thoughtless stuff and loved a lot of really thoughtless men for no good reason. I had a lot of fun along the way and earned some good stories but that's all I had to show for those mistakes...I think that's where I was with Avett. As for Quaid...I love the allure of what you see, not being exactly what you get. Plus I liked that he was older...and really could be an executive in the bedroom...I was ready to have a more mature character push some of those boundaries

C.K. wrote: "I think you mentioned once that you originally thought of putting Asa with another character. Was he originally going to get a story with Avett? I'm glad he got a story with Royal because I love th..."

I did at one point this Asa and Avett were going to have a story to tell....that's happened a few times. Sometimes my characters have their own ideas about things...and chemistry pops up in unexpected places.
Asa is a favorite of mine as well. that's why he plays such a big part in all the SoD books

C.K. wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

It's allowed to bother you...I think that situation would be tricky to navigate for anyone...but the fact of the matter is it was that Asa didn't tell her...didn't take the easy road and trash that relationship that meant so much to the girl he loved, that finally redeemed him. It's not a conversation they need to have....they both know....she knows what he sacrificed and he knows what he could have lost if she didn't believe in him. Readers ask about that secret all the time and want some kind of on the page resolution...but no one knows Asa better than I do, he's been inside my head for 5 years....and once he decided not to tell Royal what happened for the greater good...he would stick with that decision come hell or high water.

Hi Jay!

Do you listen to music while writing or do you prefer silence, if so; what type of music you prefer?

Thanks for stopping by!

Loyda
xoxox

Jay wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Okay Who is your all time favorite author? And your all time favorite book?"

Of all time Jd Salinger and Catcher in they Rye...in romance Anne Stuart and a book called Ritual sin..."

Awesome, that is about one of the few books my kiddo had to read for school that she didn't hate; she has nephew on the way that is going to be named Holden and she wants me to find a baby sized hat like his lol.

I have loved all of your books since I first read Rule. From Denver to the Point to Wyoming, many of your characters have really unique names. Where do names like Rule, Sayer, Emrys, Jet, and Ayden come from? Are any names inspired by people you know?

Thanks for all of the great reads. I look forward to everything yet to come!

Love your books! I was wondering who some of your favorite authors are, and which books you recommend?

Hi Jay! I was wondering to listen to music when you write and if you have a playlist that goes with your books?

If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why?

Did Quaid's family end up contacting him back? Quaid said that he sent them a Christmas card. Will he go out for a visit? I think his family would like Avett because she isn't that materialistic and she is genuine.

Jay wrote: "Verna Loves Books wrote: "Hey Jay! What are you currently writing?"

I just finished Recovered. It's a very angsty NA about a recovering addict and his sober companion...you can read it for free in..."
I'm hooked on Recovered it is so good so far and different. It's torture only getting to read a few chapters at a time. I still have to read the two chapters form this newsletter.

Thanks for the giveaway!! Happy Valentine's Day!! What are some of your favorite books? (Any genre, not just romance.) Any MUST read recommendations?!

Lori wrote: "I have loved all of your books since I first read Rule. From Denver to the Point to Wyoming, many of your characters have really unique names. Where do names like Rule, Sayer, Emrys, Jet, and Ayden..."

I honestly just keep a list of names I think are cool...ones that are memorable. Emrys is actually someone I know...name wise...but the rest just came to me for one reason or another

Carey wrote: "Thanks for the giveaway!! Happy Valentine's Day!! What are some of your favorite books? (Any genre, not just romance.) Any MUST read recommendations?!"

You should read any and all Anne Stuart books.
I love Linda Howard and Laura Griffin.
I just started to work my way through Dennis Lehan's books.
Sara Ney is a new favorite as well...oh and Penny Reid...her books are so smart and funny

C.K. wrote: "Jay wrote: "Verna Loves Books wrote: "Hey Jay! What are you currently writing?"

I just finished Recovered. It's a very angsty NA about a recovering addict and his sober companion...you can read it..."

lol...I'm going to publish it eventually as an entire book

J. wrote: "If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why?"

For purely selfish and naughty reasons Tyra from motorcycle man...lol

Nicole wrote: "Hi Jay! I was wondering to listen to music when you write and if you have a playlist that goes with your books?"

I do. If you find me on Spotify all my books have playlists listed :) That's usually what I'm listening to at the time

C.K. wrote: "Did Quaid's family end up contacting him back? Quaid said that he sent them a Christmas card. Will he go out for a visit? I think his family would like Avett because she isn't that materialistic an..."

Maybe....I would like to think at the very least his brother would reach out eventually

Loyda wrote: "Hi Jay!

Do you listen to music while writing or do you prefer silence, if so; what type of music you prefer?

Thanks for stopping by!

Loyda
xoxox"


My favorite is Americana and classic rock. anything singer songwriter based. I also love punk rock.

All my books have playlists listed on Spotify...that tends to be what I was listening to when I was working on them

Where is your favorite place to write and where is your favorite place to read?

Jay wrote: "C.K. wrote: "Did Quaid's family end up contacting him back? Quaid said that he sent them a Christmas card. Will he go out for a visit? I think his family would like Avett because she isn't that mat..."

I hope at least Quaid and his brother can reconnect. I thought it was sad that they drifted apart when they used to be close. Like Quaid said at least he tried with the Christmas card.

Jay wrote: "Latifa wrote: "Is there a reading order for your books?"

There is but there are so many of them 4 different series with multiple books....your best bet would be get on my website and scroll throug..."

Marked Men Series:
Rule
Jet
Rome
Nash
Rowdy
Asa

Saints of Denver: ( Marked Men spin off)
Leveled (novella)
Built
Charged
Riveted
Salvaged

The Marked Men books and Saints of Denver books can be read as standalones but I would suggest reading them in order because there is overlapping in the books. There is set up for couples/hints before each couple gets a book.

Point Series:
Better When He’s Bad
Better When He’s Bold
Better When He’s Brave

Breaking Point Series: (It’s still the Point)
Honor

Avenged (it's a 3 book crossover novella. The guy is from the Point series and the girl is a minor character in the Saints of Denver series. )

Getaway Series
Retreat (book 1)

Standalone book
Recovered (it's only available in a serial if you sign up for Jay Crownover's newsletter. She is writing releasing it chapter by chapter.)

Anita wrote: "Where is your favorite place to write and where is your favorite place to read?"

I can do both anywhere...as busy as I am and as much as I travel you sort of have to be. I like to write at a desk best...I'm old..I need lumbar support...lol

How old was Zeb in Built? Is Church 28 in Riveted? Also, how old are Poppy and Wheeler? I get confused on the characters ages in the sometimes.

What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?

C.K. wrote: "How old was Zeb in Built? Is Church 28 in Riveted? Also, how old are Poppy and Wheeler? I get confused on the characters ages in the sometimes."

I don't really pay attention because they all started out one age at the beginning of the series and now years have gone by...Zeb is 28....Church is closer to 30 like Rome...Poppy is around 24/25 and Wheeler is 26...I think he actually says his age at some point in Salvaged

Irma wrote: "What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?"

Making sure their inner dialogue still sounds masculine and not overly flowery....it's hard when you're writing romance to not over do the actual romance in the male POV

I love the way your mind can work a story. You always kill it!
What is your favorite thing you've been given by a fan?

How do you feel with The Marked Men and Saints of Denver Series being completed? Also, curious to see what is next from you! Everything you write grabs me and doesn't let me go!

Thanks for the chance at such an awesome giveaway. My question is: If there was one genre of books that you wanted to write, but were nervous about your fans liking/disliking, what would it be and what makes you nervous about venturing to a new genre?

Hope this one hasn't been asked yet, but which of your characters (male or female) do you most identify with? My guess is Cora, but I'm probably way off. :)

I don't know if this has been asked before or not, but if you could be one of your characters for a day who would you pick and why?
Love your work! <3

Did Dom's sister Ari and Lando's brother Austin end up getting together? (view spoiler)[Lando mentioned that Ari and Austin would be good together. Dom said at the end of Leveled that both his sisters were in serious relationships. I was just wondering if Ari's serious relationship was with Austin. (hide spoiler)]

Brittney Carmichael wrote: "I love the way your mind can work a story. You always kill it!
What is your favorite thing you've been given by a fan?"

It is a well known fact I love Bobs Burgers...so one reader brought me a tattoo flash sheet of nothing but Tina Belcher tattoos. It is the coolest thing ever! I also got a Tina needle point..lol

Tianna wrote: "How do you feel with The Marked Men and Saints of Denver Series being completed? Also, curious to see what is next from you! Everything you write grabs me and doesn't let me go!"

I'm honestly ready for a break from that world. I'm ready to do new stuff. Next is the rest of the Point, the rest of the Getaway series and my standalone Recovered which is a return to NA. Somewhere along the line I'll prolly go back and so a story for all the 2nd generation MM and SoD kids but no time soon

Tara wrote: "Thanks for the chance at such an awesome giveaway. My question is: If there was one genre of books that you wanted to write, but were nervous about your fans liking/disliking, what would it be and ..."

I don't write for readers. I don't write for the market or for my publisher. I write for me and me alone...so I write whatever pops into my head. I don't think you can have fear and do this job because things are always changing...what people want to read is always shifting. I'm exhausted just thinking about how hard it would be to keep everyone else happy. So I write whatever and whenever. I wrote M/M. I just wrote cowboys...Cora Carmack wants me to write a paranormal set in the Point with demons..lol. I told her I would think about it

Kristy wrote: "Hope this one hasn't been asked yet, but which of your characters (male or female) do you most identify with? My guess is Cora, but I'm probably way off. :)"

I get Cora a lot. I think it's the hair and the tattoos. Honestly she's far more caring and considerate of others than I am. I'm also not maternal at all.
If you've read Retreat and met Leo...honestly she's the most like me. No filter, kind of snarky, really picky about who she lets in her life. I identify the most with her

Pam wrote: "I don't know if this has been asked before or not, but if you could be one of your characters for a day who would you pick and why?
Love your work! <3"

Probably Dovie...I would love to go toe to toe with Bax all day and I really want to drive his car :)

C.K. wrote: "Did Dom's sister Ari and Lando's brother Austin end up getting together? [spoilers removed]"

Maybe. I haven't thought that far ahead. I love both Ari and Greer...I play around with writing novellas for both of them but I have too much on my plate at the moment to fully realize either of their stories. I would say it's a safe bet that Austin ends up with one of them ;)