Like the tagline of her first novel, Tam DeRudder Jackson’s personal motto is “love is worth the risk.” Readers and reviewers have praised her stories for her swoon-worthy characters, movie-quality world building, and strong writing. Though she’s a voracious reader of all genres of romance, her favorite genres to write are paranormal and contemporary. Her paranormal romance, Rogue, was named a best romance read for 2022 by the Independent Book Review. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s probably traveling or skiing or dancing at a rock concert.