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    Monday Morning Mailbag: More Crown of Shards books?

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    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: When will you know/decide if you are writing more books in your Crown of Shards world? Will it depend on sales of Tear Down the Throne?

    Answer: I would love to write more books in my Crown of Shards world, but it will depend on sales of Tear Down the Throne. If Throne sells well, then I will probably write more books in the Shards world. If Throne doesn’t sell well, then I might not be able to write any more books in the Shards world.

    I have turned in Conquer the Kingdom, book #3, March 7, 2023, which is the last book on my current contract. I have also sent my editor a couple of different ideas for new books set in the Shards world.

    So at this point in the process, my editor/publisher will look at the sales for Tear Down the Throne and decide if they want to offer me a new contract for more books.

    In general, several different things might/could happen to an author at this point in the traditional publishing process:

    •  The publisher can offer the author a new contract for more money. (Note that this only happens if a book/series is selling really well.)
    • The publisher can offer the author a new contract for the same amount of money as the previous contract.
    • The publisher can offer the author a new contract for less money.
    • The publisher can decline to offer the author a new contract.

    I am simplifying things a bit, but really, it all comes down to sales. This is why it is SO IMPORTANT that readers buy books as they come out and don’t wait until a series is complete. Publishers care about what books are selling RIGHT NOW, not what books you plan to read in the future.

    So if you want more books in my Crown of Shards world, then please pre-order/buy Tear Down the Throne or ask your local library to buy a copy. The same thing goes for Capture the Crown, book #1. Thank you for reading.

    SIGNED COPIES FROM MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE:

    Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café is offering signed copies of Tear Down the Throne. 

    ORDER SIGNED COPIES OF TEAR DOWN THE THRONE

    • You MUST order by Tuesday, April 26 if you want the book personalized/signed to you. Also, if you want some book swag, you MUST pick the Priority shipping option — $9, plus $1 per additional book.
    • If you want a signed book without any personalization, you can order through Tuesday, May 3.
    • Books will ship after Tuesday, May 3, release day.

    A big thanks to Malaprop’s for doing the signed book campaign and my publisher Harper Voyager.

    PRE-ORDER THE THRONE EBOOK:

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    PRE-ORDER THE THRONE PRINT BOOK:

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    PRE-ORDER THE THRONE AUDIOBOOK:

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    TEAR DOWN THE THRONE DESCRIPTION:

    Bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Gargoyle Queen epic fantasy series where magic reigns, alliances are tested, and a dangerous attraction could tear down a throne. . .

    Crown princess. Clever spy. Powerful mind magier. Gemma Ripley of Andvari is all those things—and determined to stop an enemy from using magical tearstone weapons to conquer her kingdom.

    Gemma’s quest for answers leads her to a trade Summit between the various kingdoms. Among the other royals in attendance is Queen Maeven Morricone of Morta and her son, Prince Leonidas—Gemma’s charming and dangerous nemesis.

    Gemma knows that Maeven always has a long game in motion, and sure enough, the cunning queen invokes an arcane tradition that threatens the fragile truce between Andvari and the other kingdoms. Despite her best intentions, Gemma once again finds herself thrown together with Leo and battling her growing feelings for the enemy prince.

    When a series of deadly attacks shatters the Summit’s peaceful negotiations, Gemma realizes that someone wants to tear the royals down from their thrones—and that this enemy just might succeed.

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    Order signed copies of Tear Down the Throne …

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: How can I order a signed copy of Tear Down the Throne?

    Answer: Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café is offering signed copies of Tear Down the Throne. Woot! 😎

    ORDER SIGNED COPIES OF TEAR DOWN THE THRONE

    You MUST order by Tuesday, April 26 if you want the book personalized/signed to you. Also, if you want some book swag, you MUST pick the Priority shipping option — $9, plus $1 per additional book.

    If you want a signed book without any personalization, you can order through Tuesday, May 3.

    Books will ship after Tuesday, May 3, release day.

    A big thanks to Malaprop’s for doing the signed book campaign, along with my publisher Harper Voyager.

    Tear Down the Throne will be released on May 3 in ebook, print, and audio. So you can pre-order from your favorite retailer now:

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon print Barnes & NobleBooks-A-Million IndieBound

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible Apple Books Google Play Kobo Libro.fm

    Amazon CDs

    TEAR DOWN THE THRONE DESCRIPTION:

    Bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Gargoyle Queen epic fantasy series where magic reigns, alliances are tested, and a dangerous attraction could tear down a throne. . .

    Crown princess. Clever spy. Powerful mind magier. Gemma Ripley of Andvari is all those things—and determined to stop an enemy from using magical tearstone weapons to conquer her kingdom.

    Gemma’s quest for answers leads her to a trade Summit between the various kingdoms. Among the other royals in attendance is Queen Maeven Morricone of Morta and her son, Prince Leonidas—Gemma’s charming and dangerous nemesis.

    Gemma knows that Maeven always has a long game in motion, and sure enough, the cunning queen invokes an arcane tradition that threatens the fragile truce between Andvari and the other kingdoms. Despite her best intentions, Gemma once again finds herself thrown together with Leo and battling her growing feelings for the enemy prince.

    When a series of deadly attacks shatters the Summit’s peaceful negotiations, Gemma realizes that someone wants to tear the royals down from their thrones—and that this enemy just might succeed.

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    Lauren Fortgang to narrate Tear Down the Throne …

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    I’m thrilled to announce that Lauren Fortgang will be the audiobook narrator for Tear Down the Throne. Woot!

    Lauren is the narrator for Capture the Crown, Gargoyle Queen #1, and I am so happy that she is back for Tear Down the Throne.

    Fun fact: Lauren is also the narrator for my Crown of Shards series, and she is the voice of Gin Blanco in my Elemental Assassin series.

    Lauren narrates a lot of other books by a wide variety of authors, if you are looking for more audiobooks to try.

    The digital audiobooks for Tear Down the Throne will be released May 3, the same day as the ebooks/print books. Happy listening! 

    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible Apple Books Google Play Kobo Libro.fm

    Amazon CDs

    PRE-ORDER THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo

    PRE-ORDER THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon print Barnes & NobleBooks-A-Million IndieBound

    TEAR DOWN THE THRONE DESCRIPTION:

    Bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Gargoyle Queen epic fantasy series where magic reigns, alliances are tested, and a dangerous attraction could tear down a throne. . .

    Crown princess. Clever spy. Powerful mind magier. Gemma Ripley of Andvari is all those things—and determined to stop an enemy from using magical tearstone weapons to conquer her kingdom.

    Gemma’s quest for answers leads her to a trade Summit between the various kingdoms. Among the other royals in attendance is Queen Maeven Morricone of Morta and her son, Prince Leonidas—Gemma’s charming and dangerous nemesis.

    Gemma knows that Maeven always has a long game in motion, and sure enough, the cunning queen invokes an arcane tradition that threatens the fragile truce between Andvari and the other kingdoms. Despite her best intentions, Gemma once again finds herself thrown together with Leo and battling her growing feelings for the enemy prince.

    When a series of deadly attacks shatters the Summit’s peaceful negotiations, Gemma realizes that someone wants to tear the royals down from their thrones—and that this enemy just might succeed.

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    Cover art revealed for Tear Down the Throne, Gargoyle Queen #2, May 3 …

    Here is a look at the cover art for Tear Down the Throne, book #2 in my Gargoyle Queen epic fantasy series. Woot!

    I love the colors, the bloody sword, and how Gemma looks like she means business — and has already been in a battle (or two). 😎 

    You all know that I love writing fight scenes, so I think the title is very appropriate for the book/storyline.

    Tear Down the Throne will be released May 3 at all the usual retailers, and the book is available to pre-order.

    PRE-ORDER THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo

    PRE-ORDER THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon print Barnes & NobleBooks-A-Million IndieBound

    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible Apple Books Google Play Kobo Libro.fm

    TEAR DOWN THE THRONE DESCRIPTION:

    Bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Gargoyle Queen epic fantasy series where magic reigns, alliances are tested, and a dangerous attraction could tear down a throne. . .

    Crown princess. Clever spy. Powerful mind magier. Gemma Ripley of Andvari is all those things—and determined to stop an enemy from using magical tearstone weapons to conquer her kingdom.

    Gemma’s quest for answers leads her to a trade Summit between the various kingdoms. Among the other royals in attendance is Queen Maeven Morricone of Morta and her son, Prince Leonidas—Gemma’s charming and dangerous nemesis.

    Gemma knows that Maeven always has a long game in motion, and sure enough, the cunning queen invokes an arcane tradition that threatens the fragile truce between Andvari and the other kingdoms. Despite her best intentions, Gemma once again finds herself thrown together with Leo and battling her growing feelings for the enemy prince.

    When a series of deadly attacks shatters the Summit’s peaceful negotiations, Gemma realizes that someone wants to tear the royals down from their thrones—and that this enemy just might succeed.

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    Jennifer’s book release schedule for 2022 …

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    Here is my book release schedule for 2022. Please note that these dates could always change due to various publishing whims:

    Write Your Own Cake — worldbuilding essay — Feb. 8, 2022

    This is a worldbuilding essay I wrote a few years ago as part of a subscription box. In the essay, I talk about writing and some of the things I thought about when I was creating Kill the Queen and my Crown of Shards epic fantasy world. So if you are interested in writing and worldbuilding, you might enjoy it.

    Tear Down the Throne — Gargoyle Queen #2 — May 3, 2022

    This is the second book about Gemma Ripley that is set in my Crown of Shards epic fantasy world. Capture the Crown is the first book in the trilogy.

    Dirty Deeds 2 anthology — Heart Stings (Lorelei Parker/Elemental Assassin novella #19.5) — June 7, 2022

    I’m so excited to be participating in this urban fantasy anthology with Faith Hunter, Diana Pharaoh Francis, Devon Monk, and R.J. Blain.

    My novella will be from the point of view of Lorelei Parker and take place after Last Strand, book #19 in my Elemental Assassin series.

    TENTATIVE PROJECTS:

    Here are a few tentative projects that I also hope to release in 2022:

    Science-fiction romance — Fall 2022

    I have written a science-fiction romance. I’m not sure what will happen with the book yet, and I might end up self-publishing it. I’ll just have to wait and see how my writing schedule shakes out, among other things.

    Section 47 holiday novella #1.5 — Fall 2022

    I have decided to continue my Section 47 urban fantasy spies-with-magic series. I’m hoping to write a holiday novella featuring Charlotte and Desmond that would be set after the events of A Sense of Danger, book #1.

    As of right now, this is all that I have planned for 2022, and like I said before, some of these dates/projects might change, due to various publishing whims. But you all will have lots of stuff to read from me this year. 😎 

    What books are you looking forward to reading this year?