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A Liminal Space Update, Plus The Universe Within Audiobook Is Here

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A Liminal Space Update, Plus The Universe Within Audiobook Is Here

Well, LIMINAL SPACE already has over 100K words, and I’m not even done with the “zero draft” yet! The story has come together quickly and smoothly. This book is going to be so epic - everything you expect to see from the sequel to the Riven Worlds saga. It also picks up those relationship threads and story twists from the Cosmic Shores novels and takes them in exciting directions. I want to tell you everything - but I should probably wait and let the book do that, right?

Oh, what’s a “zero draft”? Why not a first draft? Well, the first draft comes later. When the zero draft is done, I’ve put words on the page for every scene in my outline. But I KNOW that when I read back through what I’ve written, I’m going to discover I have additional scenes to write. And I definitely know (because of all the words I didn’t write) that many of the scenes are stubs: they capture the major action of the scene, but they lack setting and context, which means many more words to write. Therefore, “zero draft.”

More news soon.

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Quick question: do I have any fluent German speakers here? I’d love a brief consultation on a project - it shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes of your time. If you’re interested, hit ‘reply’ or email me at gs@gsjennsen.com.

Also, just to let everyone know: the website has gotten a lovely glow-up. The most important feature of the redesign is that it now looks 1000% better on mobile. It should be easier to find whatever book and format you’re looking for. The main page and series pages are much cleaner and more streamlined, too. And if you’re someone who keeps tabs on the WIP word count meter, you can now find it on the relevant book page (currently, Liminal Space).

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THE UNIVERSE WITHIN audiobook is here! Who’s ready to immerse themselves in the dulcet vocal stylings of Pyper Down as you join Alex and Caleb on a fascinating adventure - and meet their new Elakri friends? By the way, before you start The Universe Within, give the prequel short story, EXTINGUISHING THE STARS, a listen. It adds so much depth and emotion to the novel. You can get it for FREE in my audiobook store or for pennies at the retailers.

The most affordable option for THE UNIVERSE WITHIN audiobook is at my audiobook store (if you haven’t tried it yet, BookFunnel offers a lovely listening app that rivals the big retailers), but it’s also available at Audible, Apple, Chirp, Spotify and more retailers. GET THE UNIVERSE WITHIN AUDIOBOOK

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THE UNIVERSE WITHIN Is Here

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THE UNIVERSE WITHIN Is Here

It’s time to go hang out with Alex and Caleb again: THE UNIVERSE WITHIN is now available at all retailers in ebook, paperback and hardback!

GET THE BOOK

If you pre-ordered the ebook, it should be waiting for you right now on your ereader device or app. (Note: if you pre-ordered directly from my web store, you should have an email from BookFunnel with a link to download your book; if not, go to my.bookfunnel.com and login with the email you used to pre-order.)

You can get the paperback and hardback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble’s website and many other online bookstores, or you can order a signed copy directly from me.

Audiobook listeners: Pyper Down has already started recording! If you want to listen to the chapters as she records them, you can join my Buy Me A Coffee (Concord level).

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Get Your First Teaser for The Universe Within, Plus a Special SciFi Exploration Bundle

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Get Your First Teaser for The Universe Within, Plus a Special SciFi Exploration Bundle

First, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. THE THIEF won 2nd Place in the Best Alien Sci-Fi Novel of 2024 competition, and it’s 100% because you made your voices heard. And it lost out on 1st place to David Weber’s newest novel, which in my world counts as its own honor! (See what I did there? 😄) You can read more about all the winners here: “15 Must-Read Best Sci-Fi Books of 2024”

But now it’s time for the next book, isn’t it? THE UNIVERSE WITHIN will be in your hands before you know it (aka, February 20th). It’s been such a joy to hang out with Alex and Caleb again (and their new friends, but more on them later). Here’s your first teaser of their adventure: the hidden world they discover lies beyond a barrier not even Akeso can cross, and once there, Caleb finds himself with nothing but the residue of Akeso that resides in his cells.

SEE THE TEASER

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I’ve got a really special promotion for you today. The new StoryBundle has dropped, and it’s all about sci-fi exploration. For the next three weeks, you can get up to 12 exciting novels of sci-fi adventure and exploration by top indie authors (plus The Thief, which I hope you already have) at a stellar price. What’s special about StoryBundles? For one thing, the books are hand-selected and participation is invitation-only, so you’re guaranteed to get high quality stories. For another, you get to pay what you want (starting at $5 for the core bundle). Want to reward the authors and encourage more independent authors by giving a little more? We love you for that. On a budget and need to save some money? You’ll get a tremendous deal for these books. As a bonus, you can (if you choose) support Girls Write Now, a wonderful nonprofit that helps mentor girls so they can develop writing skills, with your purchase.

CHECK OUT THE STORYBUNDLE

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We’re firmly into 2025 now; the Christmas decorations are packed away (probably), and the daily routines have returned. I’m fascinated by the many ways we choose to reinvigorate our lives with the turning of the calendar. Are you a formal New Years Resolutions person? Did you maybe create a “25 for 2025 List” instead? Or come up with a One-Word Theme for the year? Let me know!

Me? Well, I did all three. Best to cover all the bases, right?

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THE UNIVERSE WITHIN Release Date & Cover Reveal

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THE UNIVERSE WITHIN Release Date & Cover Reveal

…in which Alex and Caleb do what they always do: fly the Siyane directly into a mysterious hole in space while having no idea what awaits them on the other side. Come join them on the adventure when THE UNIVERSE WITHIN arrives on ** FEBRUARY 20, 2025 ** in ebook, paperback and hardback.

You can pre-order the ebook from your favorite retailer today, and it will be waiting for you in your ereader / app on the 20th:

PREORDER THE UNIVERSE WITHIN

“* A stand-alone adventure set in the Amaranthe universe *

Thousands of years ago, the Elakri were a galaxy-spanning civilization—until one day they vanished. Forced to hide themselves away in the folds of space to escape an unstoppable foe, what was once their salvation soon became their prison.

Alex Solovy and Caleb Marano search the cosmos for signs of an ancient enemy’s return. When they detect a breach in the fabric of space, however, they discover something wholly unexpected: a people lost in time and space, who have forgotten all they once were.

Now Alex and Caleb must navigate a labyrinth of deception and danger on a world on the verge of collapse, as their mission to return the Elakri to their proper place among the stars becomes a desperate race against time to save everyone—including themselves.

The Universe Within is a thrilling sci-fi adventure overflowing with mysteries, conspiracies, and secrets within secrets. On a world where splendor is sovereign and myth is power, truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.”

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The Universe Within takes place three years after the end of Duality(and concurrently with both Medusa Falling and The Thief). Like the other Cosmic Shores novels, it is a stand-alone story and a great entry point for new readers - but it’s also more closely tied in to the Amaranthe meta story arc than the first two books were (it’s Alex and Caleb - how could it not be?). So if you’re invested in What Comes Next™, you don’t want to miss this one.

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There’s only a few days left to vote for the best sci-fi books of the year over at Discover Sci-Fi. THE THIEF has been nominated in the “Best Alien Sci-Fi Book of 2024” category; if you’re so inclined, head over and make your voice heard before the voting closes. Note: this category is on the second page of the ballot, so make sure to click through. You don't have to vote in any of the categories on the first page to do so - but if you've read and enjoyed any of the nominees, I hope you will.

You have my thanks.

VOTE

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Finally, I've got a new interview up with Joy On Paper, a fantastic podcast that celebrates all things books. The interview is about an hour long; we mainly talk about The Thief, but also the larger Amaranthe Universe, Concord, and how we got here over 21 books. Also where ideas come from, convention experiences and more.

If you enjoy the interview, I highly encourage you to hit "Subscribe" on the YouTube channel and drop a quick comment on the video. This helps Joy On Paper reach more listeners - and more celebrations of books is always a good thing.

WATCH THE INTERVIEW

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P.S.: I hope you enjoyed the “Extinguishing The Stars” short story! Though several thousand years pass between ETS and The Universe Within, the stories interweave in several intriguing ways that I can’t wait for you to discover. :)

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The Expanding Universe, plus a new way to read SFF books

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The Expanding Universe, plus a new way to read SFF books

THE EXPANDING UNIVERSE: VOLUME 10 is out in the world! Have you picked up yet? If not, you can grab it from Amazon (or in Kindle Unlimited) today: GET THE EXPANDING UNIVERSE

The Expanding Universe Vol. 10 is curated by Craig Martelle, sci-fi superstar and tireless indie author advocate. My story in the anthology, “Extinguishing the Stars,” is a prequel to my upcoming novel, The Universe Within. Read it now and get a sneak peek at the world Alex and Caleb will discover early next year.

In addition to my story, it features a tale by Martelle plus 18 more stellar stories from well-known authors to rising stars. You don’t want to miss it.

…and IF you have picked it up, and have read a couple of the stories, I and the other authors would so greatly appreciate it if you shared a quick little review. No need to have read the whole (hefty) book - you can just call out any stories you (hopefully) enjoyed. You have my thanks!

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Now I want to share with you an awesome selection of scifi and fantasy books that Kobo has curated to help spotlight its awesome subscription program, Kobo Plus.

What’s Kobo Plus, you ask? Well, it’s a sort of “Netflix for books.” Much like Kindle Unlimited (KU), except it’s cheaper for readers ($7.99 vs $11.99 in the US), it includes audiobooks as well as ebooks, it’s available in a bunch of countries, and it’s fairer to authors. How? Well, in order for a book to be in KU, Amazon requires it to be published exclusively on Amazon (this is why The Expanding Universe isn’t available on other retailers; I’m not the publisher, so it wasn’t my call). Kobo Plus, however, has no such requirement. This means all my books and audiobooks are available in Kobo Plus - and so are offerings from a ton of talented authors.

Best of all? The first month’s free, so you can try it out and see if you like it. Kobo has a great free reading app you can install on your phone, tablet or computer, just like Kindle. So check out these featured ebooks and audiobooks on Kobo Plus today (just a small samplling of the many titles available). Click on a book that catches your fancy, and you’ll be prompted to start your free trial. Enjoy!

SFF BOOKS ON KOBO PLUS

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Will I See You At Dragon Con?

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Will I See You At Dragon Con?

Dragon Con is next week, and I will be there! It runs Aug. 29-Sept. 2 in Atlanta, and is one of the world’s largest celebrations of all thing sci-fi and fantasy: movies and TV, comics, games, art, of course books, and so much more. Get your tickets here.

This year, I will have my own vendor booth in the main vendor hall (3rd floor) for the entire convention. If you're going to be there, come see me! You don't need to buy a paperback, promise - just stop by and say hello. I’d love to meet you.

See my schedule and location.