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    To re-read or not to re-read …

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG
     
    Question: Do you ever re-read favorite books by other authors for fun?
     
    Answer: Nope! I can’t remember the last time I re-read a book by another author for fun.
     
    Why not? A big part of it is how many times I have to read – and re-read and re-read (!) – my own books.
     
    For example, I think I’ve read Only Cold Depths, Galactic Bonds #4, about seven times now from start to finish, and I am thoroughly sick of it. LOL.
     
    After reading through the same book over and over, the last thing I want to do is re-read another book, even if it’s by another author and I absolutely loved the book when I first read it.
     
    I used to re-read books all the time when I was a kid, especially things like The Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High. But as an adult, I hardly ever re-read. Why not? Mainly because I have more than 1,000 ebooks waiting on my tablet that I’ve never read before.
     
    I also don’t rewatch a lot of movies/TV shows. Again, mainly because there are sooo many new movies/shows to stream all the time. On the rare occasions I do rewatch something, it’s usually just a favorite episode or a really cool fight scene. It is a very rare movie/show that I love enough to rewatch the whole thing again.
     
    What about you all? Do you re-read favorite books? Why or why not?
     
    Only Cold Depths, Galactic Bonds #4, will be out Oct. 29. The ebooks are online now, and the print and audiobooks will go online later this summer. Thank you for reading.
     
     ONLY COLD DEPTHS DESCRIPTION:
     
    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds series with a new, action-packed adventure that blends science fiction, fantasy, and historical romance. This rollicking space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soulmates story and “Pew! Pew! Pew!” battle scenes. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Dune, Bridgerton, and Pride and Prejudice.
     
    A WOMAN WHO CAN’T CONTROL HER POWER . . .
    Everyone knows the name Vesper Quill. I used to be a lowly lab rat working in a Regal-owned corporation, but thanks to my truebond with Kyrion Caldaren, I’m now one of the most wanted fugitives in the Archipelago Galaxy.
     
    Kyrion and I have spent the last few weeks avoiding bounty hunters, along with the Arrows, the elite Imperium warriors tasked with capturing us. Now we’ve journeyed to a distant planet that’s supposed to be a refuge for truebonded couples, but when new enemies appear, we’re once again in grave danger.
     
    As a seer, inventor, and engineer, I’m skilled at figuring out how things work, but I can’t quite understand my growing magic and newfound psionic abilities. The clock is ticking, and if I don’t figure out how to tap into my power, I’ll doom myself to a gruesome fate, along with Kyrion.
     
    A MAN WHO CAN’T LET GO OF HIS FEAR . . .
    As Kyrion Caldaren, I’m used to being respected and feared, especially given my telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other powerful psionic abilities. What I’m not used to is being on the run, but as a rogue Arrow, I’ll do anything to protect Vesper.
     
    Just when I think we’ve finally reached a safe haven, trouble finds us again, reigniting all my fears about losing Vesper.
     
    When the cold depths of our enemies’ plan are finally revealed, the truth is more terrifying than anything I could imagine. Soon Vesper and I are fighting for our lives again, but even with our growing truebond power, this is one battle we might not survive.

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    No more Crown of Shards books …

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG
     
    Question: Are you planning to write any more books in your Crown of Shards/Gargoyle Queen world?
     
    Answer: At this time, I am not planning to write any more books/stories in my Crown of Shards/Gargoyle Queen epic fantasy world.
     
    Why not? Well, it comes down to publisher interest, sales, and time, as most things do in publishing.

    Kill the Queen cover art featuring woman holding a bloody crownKill the Queen is book #1 in my Crown of Shards series. It focuses on Everleigh Blair, a royal who is distantly in line for the throne who becomes a gladiator to save her kingdom from her villainous cousin.

    Kill the Queen and the rest of the original Shards trilogy did/sold really well, which is why my publisher wanted more books, and I got to write the Gargoyle Queen trilogy about Gemma Ripley.
     
    However, the Gargoyle Queen series didn’t do/sell nearly as well as the original Shards trilogy. Why not? I think the books coming out during the pandemic was a big part of it, but I don’t really know. Some book series do well, while others don’t. Not having a concrete answer to questions like this always drives me crazy, but there is nothing I can do about it. *shrugs*
     
    I was planning to write a third trilogy about Delmira Morricone, but my publisher didn’t want any more books in my Crown of Shards world, so that’s the main reason I’m not writing any more books in my Shards world.
     
    I could self/indie publish some books in my Shards world, but right now, my Galactic Bonds series is doing the best for me so that’s what I’m going to focus on.
     
    Like I said before, it comes down to publisher interest, sales, and time. I have writing-related health issues, so my time to write is limited, and I need to concentrate on what is working for me right now.
     
    If something changes, and I ever get the chance to write more books in my Crown of Shards world, I will post about that online.
     
    I appreciate all the nice comments I’ve gotten about Evie’s and Gemma’s stories over the years. If you are looking for more romantasy books to read, you might want to check out my series. Thank you for reading.

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    The Bigtime Series: Volume 2 released today . . .

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 2 has been released today, June 11. Woot!

    This ebook bundle includes Jinx, Nightingale, and Fandemic from my Bigtime superhero paranormal romance series.

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 1 — Pink city skyline with yellow banner and tiny superheroesGET THE EBOOK:

    Note that there are no new books/stories in the bundle. So if you’ve read Jinx, Nightingale, and Fandemic, then you have read everything in the bundle. 

    Also, the bundle is ebook only. There will not be a print book, although you can order print versions of each book separately.

    Also, there are no audiobooks for any of my Bigtime books, and no plans to produce audiobooks at this time. If that ever changes, I will post about it online.

    MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY BIGTIME SERIES:

    Karma Girl was my first published book ever, and it was first released in 2007 (!). The world has changed drastically since then, and over the years, I have updated some of the technology, etc. in the books, but looking back at the books now, there are still a lot of things I wish I had done differently. Thank you for reading! 😎 

    THE BIGTIME SERIES: VOLUME 2 DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up action-packed, paranormal romance adventures with her Bigtime superhero series. Journey to a city that’s full of quirky, zany superheroes finding love while they battle over-the-top, evil ubervillains bent on world domination. Perfect for fantasy readers and comic book fans of Marvel Comics and DC Comics, along with the Wonder Woman show with Lynda Carter and the Batman show with Adam West. 

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 2 includes the following:

    Jinx—Book 3
    Thanks to her unwanted superpower, fashion designer Bella Bulluci may be the luckiest woman in Bigtime. But luck can be good or bad, and it seems like just as many embarrassing things happen to Bella as do positive ones. But Bella is going to need every bit of her good luck when she becomes the target of two ubervillains intent on stealing a prize sapphire.

    Nightingale—Book 4
    Anxious brides. Drunken businessmen. Panicked partygoers. As Bigtime’s premiere event planner, Abby Appleby is capable of handling almost any crisis, but even she’s not prepared when she finds herself in the middle of a fight between superhero Talon and his ubervillain nemesis Bandit.

    Fandemic—Book 5

    Piper Perez’s friends jokingly call her a fandemic—someone who is a superfan of all things superhero. The nickname is truer than anyone knows, especially since Piper can’t stop thinking about Swifte, the speedy hero who broke her heart. But when Swifte becomes the target of a ruthless killer, Piper will have to use all her fandemic knowledge to save the man she loves.

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    The Bigtime Series: Volume 2 set for June 11 . . .

    On June 11, I will be releasing The Bigtime Series: Volume 2. Woot!

    This ebook bundle includes Jinx, Nightingale, and Fandemic from my Bigtime superhero paranormal romance series.

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 1 — Pink city skyline with yellow banner and tiny superheroesGET THE EBOOK:

    Note that there are no new books/stories in the bundle. So if you’ve read Jinx, Nightingale, and Fandemic, then you have read everything in the bundle. 

    Also, the bundle is ebook only. There will not be a print book, although you can order print versions of each book separately.

    Also, there are no audiobooks for any of my Bigtime books, and no plans to produce audiobooks at this time. If that ever changes, I will post about it online.

    MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY BIGTIME SERIES:

    Karma Girl was my first published book ever, and it was first released in 2007 (!). The world has changed drastically since then, and over the years, I have updated some of the technology, etc. in the books, but looking back at the books now, there are still a lot of things I wish I had done differently. Thank you for reading! 😎 

    THE BIGTIME SERIES: VOLUME 2 DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up action-packed, paranormal romance adventures with her Bigtime superhero series. Journey to a city that’s full of quirky, zany superheroes finding love while they battle over-the-top, evil ubervillains bent on world domination. Perfect for fantasy readers and comic book fans of Marvel Comics and DC Comics, along with the Wonder Woman show with Lynda Carter and the Batman show with Adam West. 

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 2 includes the following:

    Jinx—Book 3
    Thanks to her unwanted superpower, fashion designer Bella Bulluci may be the luckiest woman in Bigtime. But luck can be good or bad, and it seems like just as many embarrassing things happen to Bella as do positive ones. But Bella is going to need every bit of her good luck when she becomes the target of two ubervillains intent on stealing a prize sapphire.

    Nightingale—Book 4
    Anxious brides. Drunken businessmen. Panicked partygoers. As Bigtime’s premiere event planner, Abby Appleby is capable of handling almost any crisis, but even she’s not prepared when she finds herself in the middle of a fight between superhero Talon and his ubervillain nemesis Bandit.

    Fandemic—Book 5

    Piper Perez’s friends jokingly call her a fandemic—someone who is a superfan of all things superhero. The nickname is truer than anyone knows, especially since Piper can’t stop thinking about Swifte, the speedy hero who broke her heart. But when Swifte becomes the target of a ruthless killer, Piper will have to use all her fandemic knowledge to save the man she loves.

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    The Bigtime Series: Volume 1 released today . . .

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 1 has been released today, May 7. Woot!

    This ebook bundle includes Karma Girl, Hot Mama, and A Karma Girl Christmas from my Bigtime superhero paranormal romance series.

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 1 — Purple city skyline with red banner and tiny superheroes

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Note that there are no new books/stories in the bundle. So if you’ve read Karma Girl, Hot Mama, and A Karma Girl Christmas, then you have read everything in the bundle. 

    Also, the bundle is ebook only. There will not be a print book, although you can order print versions of each book separately.

    Also, there are no audiobooks for any of my Bigtime books, and no plans to produce audiobooks at this time. If that ever changes, I will post about it online.

    MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY BIGTIME SERIES:

    Karma Girl was my first published book ever, and it was first released in 2007 (!). The world has changed drastically since then, and over the years, I have updated some of the technology, etc. in the books, but looking back at the books now, there are still a lot of things I wish I had done differently.

    On June 11, I will be releasing The Bigtime Series: Volume 2, which includes Jinx, Nightingale, and Fandemic. Thank you for reading! 😎

    THE BIGTIME SERIES: VOLUME 1 DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up action-packed, paranormal romance adventures with her Bigtime superhero series. Journey to a city that’s full of quirky, zany superheroes finding love while they battle over-the-top, evil ubervillains bent on world domination. Perfect for fantasy readers and comic book fans of Marvel Comics and DC Comics, along with the Wonder Woman show with Lynda Carter and the Batman show with Adam West.

    The Bigtime Series: Volume 1 includes the following:

    Karma Girl—Book 1

    After a surprising betrayal, investigative reporter Carmen Cole decides to devote her life to unmasking superheroes and ubervillains in Bigtime, N.Y. But her actions put her in the middle of a battle between the Fearless Five superhero team and the ubervillains of the Terrible Triad.

    Hot Mama—Book 2

    Fiona Fine is the hottest fashion designer in Bigtime—literally. That’s because she moonlights as Fiera, a superhero with superstrength and volatile, fire-based powers. And with two new ubervillains in town, Fiona will need all of her powers just to survive.

    A Karma Girl Christmas—Holiday novella

    On Christmas Eve, Carmen Cole is assigned to guard toys, clothes, food, and more that are intended for needy children and their families. An ubervillain plans to steal and then sell the toys to the highest bidder, but Carmen is determined to stop the villain—and make sure that this Christmas is a happy one for all the kids who are counting on her.