Crown of Shards series

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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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    ICYMI — Jennifer’s 2023 releases …

    In case you missed it, here is a list of all the books/stories I had out in 2023. All of these are available now. Happy reading! 😎 

    Conquer the KingdomOnly Good Enemies red cover art with couple — Gargoyle Queen #3 — The conclusion to Gemma Ripley’s story

    Heart Stings — Elemental Assassin #19.5 — Lorelei Parker novella

    Only Good Enemies — Galactic Bonds #2 — Featuring Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren

    Spider and Frost — Elemental Assassin and Mythos Academy crossover novella — Featuring Gin Blanco and Gwen Frost

    Stings and Stones — Elemental Assassin short story collection — Featuring Gin Blanco, Finnegan Lane, and other secondary characters

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    Crush the King on sale for $1.99 …

     Crush the King, book #3 in my Crown of Shards epic fantasy series, is on sale for $1.99 through Sept. 25. Woot! 😎 

    Crush the King is the conclusion to Evie’s story. I believe the ebook deal is U.S./Canada only, but you might want to see if it’s available in your country. Thanks! 

    CRUSH THE KING EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle B&N Nook Apple Books Google Play Kobo

    Also, if you buy the ebook, Amazon will sometimes let you add the audiobook for a few dollars more.

    The audiobook is narrated by the awesome Lauren Fortgang.

    CRUSH THE KING AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audio Audible

    CRUSH THE KING DESCRIPTION:

    A fierce gladiator queen must face off against her enemies in an epic battle in this next thrilling installment of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Estep’s Crown of Shards series—an action-packed adventure full of magic, murderous machinations, courtly intrigue, and pulse-pounding romance.

    Queen Everleigh Blair of Bellona has survived the mass murder of the royal family, become a fearsome warrior trained by an elite gladiator troupe, and unleashed her ability to destroy magic. After surviving yet another assassination attempt orchestrated by the conniving king of Morta, Evie has had enough. It’s time to turn the tables and take the fight to her enemies. 

    There is no better opportunity to strike than during the Regalia Games, a time when warriors, nobles, and royals from all the kingdoms come together to compete in various sporting events. With the help of her loyal friends, Evie goes on the attack at the Regalia, but things don’t turn out the way she hopes. Soon, she is facing a terrifying new threat, and she will have to dig deep and learn even more about her growing magic if she has any chance of defeating her foes.

    Because to secure her throne and ensure her kingdom’s survival, Evie must think like a true Bellonan: she must outsmart and outwit her enemies . . . and crush the king.

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    Read it now — Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3, released today, March 7. . .

    Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3, has been released today, March 7. Woot!

    I’m so excited to share the finale of Gemma’s story, and I hope everyone enjoys the book. Happy reading and listening! 😎 

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Nook Apple Books Google Play Kobo

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible Apple Books Google Play Kobo Libro.fm

    Amazon CDs

    CONQUER THE KINGDOM DESCRIPTION:

    Magic reigns, plots abound, and a new love might not conquer all, in this must-read finale to the epic Gargoyle Queen trilogy by international bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

    Time is running out for crown princess Gemma Ripley. Despite being a cunning spy and a powerful mind magier, Gemma hasn’t been able to track down the most dangerous enemy her kingdom of Andvari has ever seen. Adding to her worries is the Sword and Shield tournament. With gladiators flocking to the capital city of Glanzen, Gemma can’t tell who is friend—or foe.

    Determined to protect Andvari at any cost, Gemma hatches a bold plan, but things aren’t what they seem. Soon, everything she holds dear is being threatened, including her burgeoning relationship with Prince Leonidas Morricone.

    With the kingdom she holds dear slipping through her fingers, Gemma will have to conquer her fear and unlock the true secret of her magic—or watch her friends and family die and her beloved Andvari fall . . .  

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    Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3, to be released March 7 …

    Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3, will be released March 7. Woot!

    This will be the finale to Gemma Ripley’s story, and the ebook, print, and audiobook are all available to pre-order now. Thanks!

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Nook Apple Books Google Play Kobo

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible Apple Books Google Play Kobo Libro.fm

    Amazon CDs

    CONQUER THE KINGDOM DESCRIPTION:

    Magic reigns, plots abound, and a new love might not conquer all, in this must-read finale to the epic Gargoyle Queen trilogy by international bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

    Time is running out for crown princess Gemma Ripley. Despite being a cunning spy and a powerful mind magier, Gemma hasn’t been able to track down the most dangerous enemy her kingdom of Andvari has ever seen. Adding to her worries is the Sword and Shield tournament. With gladiators flocking to the capital city of Glanzen, Gemma can’t tell who is friend—or foe.

    Determined to protect Andvari at any cost, Gemma hatches a bold plan, but things aren’t what they seem. Soon, everything she holds dear is being threatened, including her burgeoning relationship with Prince Leonidas Morricone.

    With the kingdom she holds dear slipping through her fingers, Gemma will have to conquer her fear and unlock the true secret of her magic—or watch her friends and family die and her beloved Andvari fall . . .