Derudder Jackson, Tam: - 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. When she's not writing or reading, she's probably traveling or skiing or dancing at a rock concert.