Jordan Clayden-Lewis is the author of three published novels, ranging from heartfelt queer love stories to a witty romcom.

He was a 2026 Artist of the Year nominee at the 65th Brisbane Pride Queens Ball Awards, and his latest book, Side by Side, was selected as the Pride Month pick at Probably Smut Book Club. 

When not working on his books, Jordan enjoys hiking, reading and tinkering in the garden. He currently lives in Geelong, Victoria.

“Delightfully sweet, swoony, and spicy, Side by Side overflows with heart. Between the joys of found family, cackle-worthy banter, decadent emotion, and the satisfyingly slow burn romance, Clayden-Lewis has crafted a book readers won’t soon forget!” –Julian Winters, USA Today bestselling author of Last First Kiss

“Jordan Clayden-Lewis delivers everything I want in a romcom! Soft, swoony, and quietly devastating in the best way, Side by Side is a love story about showing up—for yourself and for the person beside you. I devoured this!" –Chip Pons, author of Winging It with You

"Gorgeously Australian, filled with banter and chemistry that will keep you turning the pages and the perfect mix of swoon and spice, Side by Side was everything I wanted it to be and more!" –Emma Mugglestone, author of In the Long Run

"A hilarious, spicy, and heartfelt MM romcom with fantastic chemistry and some powerful emotional moments. Side by Side completely won me over. What starts as a slightly awkward neighbours-to-coworkers situation quickly turns into a story full of banter, tension, and a romance that feels incredibly genuine." –Goodreads Reviewer