Happy (almost) Halloween! Spooky Book News Time
Get ready for a brand new "Frozen" universe story and more!
Happy almost Halloween! Winter is coming … and lots of books & events!
Get ready for “Elsa and the Frost Monster” coming in two weeks.
I’ve been MIA from my newsletter, but it’s been a productive and busy fall season. I’d love to know what projects you’re working on. But first a recap!
CIRCLE OF TER-ROAR, DISNEY CHILLS 7
I've had a busy fall season. My latest Disney Chills book CIRCLE OF TER-ROAR—the 7th in the series—just came out in August. I can't believe the series reached seven books already! It features one of my favorite villains—Scar from "The Lion King." He was a blast to write. The series is spooky and a perfect gift for the Halloween season.
Book Events & Signings
I'm just back from a book signing at Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego, where I appeared in conversion to support Lily Sparks and her YA Thriller "Teen Killers Club" series. The third book in her trilogy just came out! Always fun to stop in one of my fave indie bookshops. I also appeared at Dark Delicacies in LA this summer.
Next up, I'll be appearing at the first annual 29 PALMS BOOK FEST—a brand new festival in the hi-desert by Joshua Tree. I'm be one of the featured authors with a panel and signing. There are some awesome writers coming, so check it out!
CLICK HERE FOR 29 PALMS BOOK FEST
ALL IS FOUND: A FROZEN ANTHOLOGY (PUB DATE NOV. 7)
NEXT UP winter is coming ... “All Is Found" celebrating the 10th Anniversary of "Frozen" comes out November 7th, featuring brand new stories from ten amazing authors set in the Frozen universe. I contributed a spooky Elsa story! The book had an early debut at New York Comic-Con over the weekend. Kirkus (who can be super scary) also gave us a great review & called out my story ... Kirkus link here.
Pre-order ALL IS FOUND: A FROZEN ANTHOLOGY
A SACRIFICE OF BLOOD & STARS
Coming Feb. 2024
We're knee-deep into the publication process for my new sci-fi/romance series debuting in Feb. 2024 under Jennifer Brody!
The audiobook is cast, copy edits are in, and we're working on the cover design. The book is NA, romance, military themes, space opera and should appeal to fans of FOURTH WING, John Scalzi, Brandon Sanderson, and more.
I also have some short fiction coming in WEIRD TALES and penned the introduction to a stellar YA Fantasy anthology with some big name writers (announcing that soon).
WINTER NOVEL WORKSHOP starting Nov. 4th
My 5-week intensive novel workshop kicks off the winter session November 4th!
Come share your novel-in-progress with a supportive group of writers to get that extra motivation and feedback to get you on track. Or, bring a new idea and we'll help you break it and start writing your first chapters. I share all my knowledge, plus insider insight into the publishing business, agents, and more.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES:
teacherspet85 ($85 off a 5 week or longer class, pay all at once)
teacherspet85plan ($85 off a 5 week or longer class, payment plan)
CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TO REGISTER
Hope everyone is having a great fall. So thankful the WGA got a deal ... SAG is next! It's been a long 2023, so hoping 2024 brings lots of blessings and many new books, too. I'll get back to posting on my Substack too this month (hopefully).
Leave a comment and let me know what you’re working on this fall season.
Happy writing!
Jen a/k/a Vera Strange
Your sci-fi romance series is so intriguing! Can’t wait to read it. And congrats on the Kirkus callout and all the happenings!