Jordan Clayden-Lewis is an Australian author of the queer romance novels When Things Happen Together and Such a Small World.

His literary history extends to playwriting, with work published in print with Currency Press. He's also performed short pieces at the LGBTQIA+ storytelling event Queerstories and the National Young Writers' Festival.

Jordan studied creative writing and digital media at university, where he refined his storytelling craft. He has spent five years working as a journalist and content editor, writing articles for numerous publications such as SBS, Buzzfeed, Time Out, and more.

When Jordan's not reading or writing, he's parenting his overactive kelpie Misty, hiking a trail in the forest somewhere, or thinking about Mexican food.

Praise for Jordan's books:

"A truly appealing and engaging novel. Clayden-Lewis takes us on a travelogue-worthy exploration of Australia." - Rainbow Book Reviews

"Jordan has proved himself a strong new voice in queer fiction." - Chris Gill, Lambda Literary Award finalist of The Nowhere

"When Things Happen Together is a must-read queer travel and romance novel." - Vacationer Magazine

- "Packed with heart. The connection to the land and landscape is one of this book's greatest charms. A fun read full of passion and youthful energy." - Benjamin Roesch, author of Blowin' My Mind Like A Summer Breeze

- "A poignant, romantic adventure." - Edge Media

- "There was a deep, passionate love I haven't quite seen written the way it was in this book." - Goodreads Reviewer