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Something New

12/13/2019

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PictureI threw this together for fun. It is not the actual cover.
So, I've been working on something new. I'm very nearly finished with it.
It's different-- hunted becomes the hunter in a gritty Southern folktale. 

Readers are asking about Book 3 in the Subterranean Series, but I couldn't get this book out of my head. I had to write it before stepping back into the Sunschorched world.

​I love it. I'm sad it's coming to an end. I'm nervous it isn't as good as I think it is. I'm a mess!


There's a phase of childbirth called “transition,” during which a laboring mother faces an overwhelming amount of pain and pressure. You’ve probably seen it in movies. It’s the point where a sweating, thrashing woman announces she can’t go on. She can’t do this. It’s never going to work. (Insert watermelon/lemon analogy here.)

Writing a book is much the same. Toward the end you’re certain it’s never going to work. You can’t go on. What you thought was a brilliant idea was actually total crap. You’ll never deliver, and even if you could no one will ever love it.
 

Oh, transition. So close to the end. There’s no way to stop what’s coming. Will I cherish this new arrival or turn my head and send it away?
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#amwriting #writerlife #writingcommunity

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Terminal Combustion Available Now!

12/11/2018

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Hi friends, and happy holidays! I hope this email finds you well on your way to the end of your shopping list!

But if you're in the market for a great gift for the teen in your life-- or for the young-at-heart (like me) who love young adult post-apoc and dystopians like Divergent, Maze Runner, and The Hunger Games, Books 1 and 2 in the Subterranean Series would look great under the tree!
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Terminal Combustion, the explosive sequel to Sunscorched, released today! ​
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Buy Terminal Combustion

Sunscorched is Getting Great Reviews!

Okay, Book 2 is out, but what are people saying about Book 1?
I'm so glad you asked!

 "Fantastic world building and told with such imagination!" Beckie Book Worm ★★★★★
"It's amazing right from the start. There I said it. I rarely fall so hard for books. (Last time I checked it's only Harry Potter & Ready Player One.)" Vinny at ArtsyDraft ★★★★★  
"An amazing read that was very fast-paced and has definitely restored my faith in dystopian novels!" Charvi at Not Just Fiction ★★★★
"If you've missed a good environmental dystopia as much as I, then you should add this little harsh and darkly book to your wishlist." Tania ★★★★
"OMG what a horrible and beautiful world you have brought to us!" Goodreads review ★★★★★ 
"If you like post apocalyptic YA novels with plot twists and surprising character reveals, this book is for you!" Amazon review ★★★★★
“This gave me exactly what I have been looking for from a dystopian story and I am impatiently waiting for more." Finding Magic in Books blog ★★★★ 
"Kept me guessing. I really enjoyed reading this book!" Lisa E. ★★★★★ 
“The world that was created for Sunscorched was unlike any I have read before.” The Avid Reader ★★★★★
"The ingeniously plotted Sunscorched has a rare depth to it. Action-packed and twisty as can be, this tale of survival and self-discovery will leave you yearning for more." Steven with The Nerd Daily ★★★★★ 
"Good dystopian fiction makes us think about what people will do to survive, the good and the bad, and this book does not disappoint." Goodreads review ★★★★★
"If you like post apocalyptic YA novels with plot twists and surprising character reveals, this book is for you!" Kasey's Book Nook ★★★★★
"Could not put it down!" Rachel K. ★★★★★
"I absolutely love Nori and I cannot wait for her story to unfold." Lorie S. ★★★★★ 
"The author does a great job of giving us characters to love AND hate. Lovers of fantasy and sci-fi will be hooked!" K Hills ★★★★★ 
"Interesting characters and an innovative story in a dynamic backdrop of environmental disasters. It's a compelling adventure. I read it in one sitting and will read it again." Kelly O. ★★★★★ 
“The world that was created for Sunscorched was unlike any I have read before.” The Avid Reader ★★★★★
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SUNSCORCHED releases today!

10/23/2018

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SUNSCORCHED is setting fire to e-readers and page-flipping fingers everywhere today.

I hope you love Nori and Cooper's dark adventure through the gritty subterranean world.  
 
If you like young adult dystopian / post-apocs like Divergent and The Hunger Games, this book is for you! 

Order your copy at
Amazon | Nook | Kobo | Google | iBooks


SUNSCORCHED is the first in a planned series. Book 2 is set to release in December!
And I'll let you in on a little secret. If you sign up for my newsletter, you'll receive a free six-chapter novella set in Cooper's point of view!


Thank you, sincerely, for supporting me and my books. 
Please visit me on my website. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Buy Sunscorched Now!
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Death in daylight. Danger at dark. 

​Life can’t possibly get more treacherous than a violent sun allergy in a solar-blighted world. At least that’s what seventeen-year-old Nori Chisholm thought before news of an impending sunscorch delivered her death sentence. 

Desperate to survive the scorch, she’s forced to shelter underground and discovers a secret subterranean world where life is hard, and so are the people. Betrayed and left for dead by the man who pledged to help her, Nori is sold to a gritty pit fighting ring. There she makes a friend—and plenty of enemies.

Speeding by motorcycle through the underground world, Nori makes a shocking discovery that shatters everything she thought she knew. Can she use the knowledge to save what’s left of the world?
Winner of the Rosemary Award for excellence in young adult fiction, Sunscorched is a tale of survival and self-discovery at breakneck speed. Fans of Bella Forrest and Marie Lu, who crave dangerous heroes and dark secrets, will love the Sunscorched world.
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Sunscorched Selected by B&N Press Presents

10/2/2018

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B&N Press Presents has selected Sunscorched for its October/November list of "exciting recent and upcoming releases." 

Thanks, Barnes and Noble, for including Sunscorched (Subterranean Series, Book 1) in this great list! I'm so happy to be included!


Set to release October 23, you can pre-order your copy of Suncorched now, at http://bit.ly/BuySunscorched.

See the full list here:
 
 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/bn-press-presents/_/N-rf4


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SUNSCORCHED Cover Reveal!

9/1/2018

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Hi friends. 

Sunscorched is the first novel in a young adult post-apocalyptic/dystopian series set in a gritty underground world. I'm so proud of this book, which won a Rosemary Award last year for excellence in young adult fiction. It's been a long time coming, but I hope you'll find the wait was worth it. Sunscorched, Book 1 in the Subterranean Series, is  jam-packed with action, characters you're going to love, and twists you won't see coming. 

I've already written Book 2 in the series, which is deep the editing process right now!
Terminal Combustion is on track to release in November.

So, without further ado, I am beyond thrilled to show you the cover of Sunscorched, which was designed by the lovely and talented Cary Smith.
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Death in daylight. Danger at dark. 

Life can’t possibly get more treacherous than a violent sun allergy in a solar-blighted world. At least that’s what seventeen-year-old Nori Chisholm thought before news of an impending sunscorch delivered her death sentence.
 
Desperate to survive the scorch, she’s forced to shelter underground and discovers a secret subterranean world where life is hard, and so are the people. Betrayed and left for dead by the man who pledged to help her, Nori is sold to a gritty pit fighting ring. There she makes a friend—and plenty of enemies.

Sam Cooper’s motives are at times impenetrable, but speeding through the underground world on the back of his motorcycle is a dark freedom Nori can’t live without. On the run from a group of cutthroat rogues, their escape takes an unexpected twist. A shocking discovery shatters everything they thought they knew. Can they use the knowledge to save what’s left of the world?
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Winner of the Rosemary Award for excellence in young adult fiction, Sunscorched is a tale of survival and self-discovery at breakneck speed. Fans of Bella Forrest and Marie Lu, who crave dangerous heroes and dark secrets, will love the Sunscorched world.
Pre-Order on Amazon
Pre-Order on Kobo
Pre-Order on Apple iBooks
Pre-Order on B&N
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#BookRecThursday - Throne of Glass Series

11/2/2017

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Starting something new today as fall sets in, and we spend more time snuggled up reading on cold nights. I'm always looking for good book recommendations. Are you?

Each Thursday, I'll post a link to a book or series I've read that I think is especially good.

My first #ThursdayBookRec is a fantasy series with heavy romantic elements. It's considered YA, but Book 5 gets pretty steamy, making YA a stretch. There are some dark moments, too, but those always make the light ones so much brighter, don't they?

The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas recounts the tumultuous missions of trained assassin, 18-year-old Celaena Sardothien. Celaena often abandons her missions to fight slavery or tyranny within the volatile empire, resulting in her own troubles.

Book 1 (Throne of Glass) has a prequel, which I recommend you read first.
Both links below!

The Assassin's Blade (prequel)

Throne of Glass (Book 1) 

Please check back to let me know what you think!
Jen
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Sunscorched Named YARWA Contest Finalist

6/9/2017

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I am SO happy to announce that my latest book, SUNSCORCHED, a young adult post-apocalyptic, was named a YARWA Rosemary contest finalist! This is very exciting for me because I *love* this story and the subterranean world it's set in. 

Congrats to my fellow finalists in all categories!

Jen


(This story hasn't yet been published.)


Contemporary:
THINGS BETTER NOT HEARD by Lee Kelsall
THE SECRETS WE KEEP by Mia Gould
SAVING SOPHIE by Debbie Schrack

Historical:
Kings Deceit by Clara Sawson
AN ADAGIO DARK AND LOVELY by Maria Hebert-Leiter
ENGINEERING KIT SINCLAIR by Lana Pattinson

New Adult:
Twist of Fate by Marty Mayberry
More Than Chemical by Leanne Farella
Risking Riley by Tara Harlow.

Paranormal
IN HER OWN SKIN by Bronwen Fleetwood
AWAKENING THE BLADES by Alexia Chantal
THE DEAD OF THE NIGHT by Shannon Curtis

Speculative
PETALS AND RUNES by Elizabeth Menozzi
SUNSCORCHED by Jen Crane
THE SEVENTH SON by Lani Forbes 

The awards presentation will be at the Day of YA in Orlando in July. Badge pins and ribbons will be awarded to the finalists and plaques to the winners.

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Join My FaceBook Group For Book Discussion & Fun

2/28/2017

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Hi. Quick post to say if you're interested in joining my FaceBook group to discuss books and pop culture and Justin Trudeau 😜, sign up here to become one of Jen Crane's Little Birds. 

Due to fairly new algorithms, you probably aren't seeing much from the FaceBook pages you once "liked." Unless those FaceBook pages pay to have posts "boosted," they aren't pushed to your news feed anymore.

So, if you want to be sure you see my stuff, this group is a good way to do it. 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/JenCraneBookFun/
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3-Book Box Set Just Released!

1/27/2017

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Happy Friday!!!!

I have news: this week I released a three-book box set. Available together for the first time--all three books in the Amazon bestselling Descended of Dragons series. Yay!


The box set collection is a great deal, but brand-spankin' new and hasn't earned many reviews yet. If you'd like to leave one (please, oh please), follow this link to Amazon, or simply search for it anywhere else (iTunes, B&N, Google Play, Kobo).

A couple other things, too:

Did you know all three books in the Descended of Dragons series are out on audiobook? They are! You can find them at all major retailers, and even Audible.

I'm still working on my next book, tentatively titled Sunscorched: Subterranean, Book 1. It's an ecopacalypse (my term) that is so fun to write and I hope you'll love. I'll let you know when it's finalized. Getting close! 

Thanks so much for your support of me and my books. An author--a new one, especially--cannot make it without kind and generous readers, and I thank you for being such.

So. Much. Love.
Jen

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Win a Signed Copy of Book 3 in Goodreads Giveaway

12/8/2016

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I've got a Goodreads Giveaway going now through December 14th. Follow the link below to enter to win a signed copy of Book 3 in the Descended of Dragons series, Betrayal Foretold. Good luck!

And if you'd like signed books of your own, or as gifts this holiday, I'm more than happy to sign and send paperback copies to anyone who'd like them. 
To request a signed copy, please send $13.75 per book via PayPal to authorjencrane@gmail.com. 
In Notes, please list 
1) which book you'd like signed 
2) your physical address, and 
3) to whom the dedication should be made. 
That's it. Easy peasy.
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Thanks so much!
Jen

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Betrayal Foretold by Jen Crane

Betrayal Foretold

by Jen Crane

Giveaway ends December 14, 2016.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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