To Be Continued... (as it turns out)

After reading The Shadow Guard, a beta reader told me one of her biggest regrets for the story was that she didn't get to see how a certain (unnamed to avoid spoilers) couple got together.

Of course, if you've read TSG, you know who I mean. They're shown together in the last scene, but their full romance story rightfully didn't fit in this book. 

Still, my beta's comment has pestered me on my regular runs since the book's release in March. I waved it off for a while. Then it began to bring friends, reinforcements really, as I'm fairly certain this has been a coordinated attack... Who are the other Zeiihbuan tribal leaders? What happened to Caide between the pivotal scene in the book and the end? Where does Cal play in this redemption journey? How is Faillen settling into his new leadership role (especially with the disorder hinted at in the beginning of TSG)? 

Honestly, when I finished TSG, I didn't think there was much of a story in the in-between months mentioned but never shown.

My characters disagreed. And as any author knows, sometimes there's no point in arguing with characters.

Especially when they use sleep deprivation as a manipulation tool. 

So let this serve as my official announcement. As of now, I am writing a short story set in Zeiihbu. If all goes well, you should see it sometime in the next six months.

One catch though: It will go out to my mailing list subscribers first (and maybe only). So if you want it, get on the list. It's on the left-hand side of my website (and if you're reading this, you're on my website).

Now, off to writing! And coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.

Launch Party Co-Hosts Introduced!

If you missed the announcement for The Shadow Guard's Release and Launch Party, you can find it here.

Release day for the much-anticipated final book in the Aerenden series is TOMORROW, March 27, but this day isn't all about me, or Nick, Caide, and Meaghan. It's about having a good time with fellow readers, enjoying each other's company, and making new friends.

Some of the new friends I'd like to introduce you to are fellow authors. Each one will be co-hosting the party for an hour, introducing you to their writing, and giving away (yet even more) prizes. Be sure to check them out at the times below. All times are Eastern.

3:00 PM - Alexandra Penn

A fellow DC-Author, now transplanted to Iowa, Alexandra Penn writes fantasies that are influenced by her childhood adventures in the Smithsonian museums. Her current sci-fi/fantasy, about a 14-year-old who chooses to enroll in a Lunar University exchange program despite the risks, can be found as a serial on Patreon, in print on Barnes & Noble's website, and through her own website. Alex also serves as Director at The Writers' Rooms (www.thewritersrooms.org), an organization that aims to foster community-based knowledge and support for writers by creating virtual rooms related to their genres for congretation.

You can learn more about her at www.alexandrapenn.com.


4:00 PM - Michael Koogler

Michael Koogler, a prolific author with 7 novels (plus 1 coming soon) and 2 anthologies available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, lives in Iowa with his wife and children. His highly regarded novels dip into science-fiction and cyber thrillers, as well as epic fantasy and apocalyptic adult genres.

You can find full descriptions and links for his books at https://www.michaelkoogler.net/books.


5:00 PM - Jenny Burke

Jenny Burke has earned numerous accolades and awards for her Dragon Dreamer Series, which she writes under the name J S Burke. These Amazon 5-star average YA sci-fi/fantasy adventures feature dragons and an undersea world, and they are rated for ages 9 and up. She also hand draws and publishes mandala coloring books and educational activity books for children, and she is a marine biologist in her spare time (as if she weren't impressive enough).

Read more about Jenny at http://www.jennysburke.com/.

8:00 PM - Erin Casey

Erin Casey, a Communications and Student Relationships Manager at Iowa Writers' House (http://www.iowawritershouse.org) and a Director at The Writers' Room, creates urban fantasies and literary lessons on Patreon. Her current urban fantasy novella is called The Purple Door District and follows the lives, dangers, and adventures of werewolves, fae, vampires, witches, and other supernatural creatures with new characters popping up in each monthly installment.

Check her out on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/erincasey and at https://www.wattpad.com/user/erincasey09.



Find them all at the Launch Party tomorrow on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/events/1451839758257912/

The Shadow Guard is almost here!

The Shadow Guard, the final book in the Aerenden series, drops March 27. THIS MONTH! I am beyond excited and celebrating in a big way, hosting a party right up until release day and all day on the 27th.

Join the Launch Party on Facebook here to win prizes, meet new authors, and have fun with fellow readers. Prize giveaways take place all month long!

Amazon also has the kindle version of The Shadow Guard available for pre-order TODAY here. Pick up your copy now and it will be auto-delivered to your kindle on launch day.

I can't wait to share the final leg of this journey with you. Releasing this last book is bittersweet. I hate to say good-bye to my characters, but the adventure has been, well, epic :). I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I did.

Yours,
Kristen