Elemental Assassin series

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    Last Strand, Elemental Assassin #19, March 16, 2021 …

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    I have some updates about Elemental Assassin #19. And the title is … drumroll please … Last Strand.

    Huzzah! I like the title a lot. Mainly, because I came up with it. LOL. Sometimes, I have a hard time coming up with a title for a new Elemental Assassin book/story just because I feel like I’ve used all the “spider” related words a dozen times. But Last Strand just sort of popped in my head one day, and I thought it was a great title. I hope you all agree.

    As of right now, I am planning to self-publish Last Strand on March 16, 2021. It just depends on how my other writing deadlines shake out. And please do not tell me to write faster. I find that very annoying, especially given my writing-related health issues.

    The awesome Tony Mauro is doing the cover art again, with Alexa Martino as the model for Gin.

    I will be self-publishing an ebook and a print book. I’m hopeful that there will be an audiobook, but we’ll see what happens.

    Last Strand will be the last book in my Elemental Assassin series – for a while, at least. I’m swamped with deadlines for my new Gemma Ripley trilogy and some other projects, and I need more of a work/life balance. Plus, I’d like to write some Elemental Assassin novellas from the points of view of some of the secondary characters, like Lorelei Parker. We’ll see what happens.

    I’ll share more updates as they become available. Thanks! 😎 

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    Some of Jennifer’s upcoming projects …

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    Here are a few of my upcoming book projects:

    The Beauty of Being a Beast short story — October 2020

    My story will first appear in Von Flusshexen und Meerjungfrauen (aka “River Witches and Mermaids”). This is a fairy-tale-themed short story anthology that will be released in German in October 2020. I will self-publish the story in English later on, probably in spring 2021.

    Here is a look at the anthology cover art. Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the colors.

    My 7,000-word story (about 25 pages) is a feminist take on Beauty and the Beast. That is one of my favorite fairy tales, and I enjoyed putting my own twist on the story.

    Elemental Assassin #19 — Spring 2021

    I’m hoping to release the next Elemental Assassin book in spring 2021. The book is (mostly) written, and I’ve started the self-publishing process, but things are taking a lot longer than usual, due to the pandemic.

    Capture the Crown — Gemma Ripley/Crown of Shards World #1 — Summer 2021

    This is the first book in a new trilogy set in my Crown of Shards world. The new trilogy will take place 15 years after the events of Crush the King, Crown of Shards #3, and will focus on Gemma Ripley, the crown princess of Andvari, and her gargoyle Grimley (from Protect the Prince).

    As of right now, the first book is called Capture the Crown, although that could change. The series name has not been finalized yet either. 

    Note: I have a few other publishing projects in the works. I’ll share info on them as soon as I can. Also, please note that these dates are TENTATIVE and could change at any time, due to my writing schedule and various publishing whims (including the pandemic).

    Thanks for reading! 😎 

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    Sharpest Sting on sale for 99 cents …

    Sharpest Sting, Elemental Assassin #18, is on sale for 99 cents during April. Woot!

    SHARPEST STING EBOOK:

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    ADD THE AUDIOBOOK FOR $1.99:

    If you get the Sharpest Sting ebook on Amazon, you can add the audiobook (narrated by Lauren Fortgang) for an additional $1.99: https://amzn.to/3aLJlt2

    Amazon audio Audible

    GET THE PRINT BOOK (REGULAR PRICE):

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    Booksellers and librarians can order print copies through IngramSpark.

    SHARPEST STING DESCRIPTION:

    The truth won’t set me free—but it will probably get me killed … 

    As Gin Blanco, aka the assassin the Spider, I’m used to having a target on my back. But ever since I started investigating the secret society known as the Circle, that target seems bigger than ever.

    Still, I’m trying to relax and enjoy the events leading up to my friends’ wedding when I learn that an old enemy has returned to Ashland. And that’s the just beginning of my latest nightmare. Soon, I have Circle goons watching my every move, but I have no choice but to continue searching for a key piece of evidence against the evil group. 

    The deeper I dig, the more horrifying secrets I uncover, and the more dangerous things become for me and my friends. Just when I think I finally have a handle on things, a shocking revelation shatters my heart and leaves me with an ugly realization—that betrayal is the sharpest sting of all …

    As of right now, I am planning to write one more book after Sharpest Sting to wrap up Gin’s storyline. Book #19 probably won’t be out until fall 2020 or later, depending on my writing deadlines.

    Happy reading and listening! 😎 

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    Audiobook released for Sharpest Sting, Elemental Assassin #18 …

    It’s here! The audiobook for Sharpest Sting, Elemental Assassin #18, has been released. Woot!

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audio Audible

    I know many of you all have been waiting for the audiobook, and I hope that you all enjoy listening to Gin’s latest adventure.

    Also, an audiobook is now available for Winter’s Web, Elemental Assassin novella #17.5. This story takes place in between Venom in the Veins and Sharpest Sting.

    WINTER’S WEB AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audio Audible

    Both of the audiobooks are narrated by the awesome Lauren Fortgang. Happy listening! 😎 

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    Listen up — Audiobook released for Winter’s Web, Elemental Assassin novella #17.5 …

    I have a surprise for you all. Winter’s Web, Elemental Assassin novella #17.5, has been released as an audiobook. Woot! 😎 

    I’m so happy that Winter’s Web is now available as an audiobook. I know many of you love listening to Lauren Fortgang as the voice of Gin.

    WINTER’S WEB AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon audio Audible

    Winter’s Web is also available as an ebook:

    WINTER’S WEB EBOOK:

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    WINTER’S WEB DESCRIPTION:

    An assassin at a renaissance faire. What could possibly go wrong? Everything, if you’re the Spider . . .

    I might be Gin Blanco, aka the assassin the Spider, but even I need a break from the bad guys every now and then. So when Owen Grayson, my significant other, suggests a trip to the Winter’s Web Renaissance Faire, it sounds like a perfect distraction from all my problems.

    The faire starts off innocently enough, but something seems slightly off about the cheery atmosphere and costumed characters. Maybe I’m being paranoid, but I can’t help but feel like I’m trapped in someone else’s icy web—and that they don’t want me to leave the faire alive . . .

    Note #1: Winter’s Web is a 27,000-word novella that takes place after the events of Venom in the Veins, book 17 in my Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. Winter’s Web first appeared in the Seasons of Sorcery anthology in 2018.

    Note #2: I still do not have a release date for the audiobook for Sharpest Sting. As soon as I have that information, I will share it online. Thanks!

    MORE ABOUT WINTER’S WEB

    Note #1: There will NOT be a stand-alone print version of the novella.

    Note #2: The Seasons of Sorcery fantasy anthology also features novellas by Amanda Bouchet, Grace Draven, and Jeffe Kennedy. A print version of the entire anthology is available.