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Book Birthday Signed Books Giveaway

10/6/2016

Can you believe it? It's been a year since I released books one and two in the Descended of Dragons series. As a big THANK YOU, I'm giving away three signed three-book sets. That's right, it's my book birthday, and three lucky winners will get gifts!

What a year! Rare Form exceeded all of my expectations, becoming a #1 best seller in several Amazon categories. The Descended of Dragons series was my first shot at writing novels, and my-oh-my what I've learned! Thank you, kind readers, for your support along the way of me--and these books.

To win, comment on this blog post in the space below by midnight Sunday, October 9th.. I'll randomly select three winners for signed three-book sets...and probably a little swag, too. I mean, what's a birthday without some extras?

Again, a giant THANK YOU for a fantastic year!!!
Jen

Until next time, friends, I'm working away at a great new series I think you'll love.
Wanna hear a bit about it?

When a sunscorch kills 80% of the world’s population,
18-year-old Nori, who can’t stand the light of day,
discovers an underground world—and the horrible truth behind the ecopocalypse.

I know, right?
Dum. Dum. Dummmmmm.

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Audio Book Out Today & Giveaway!

9/21/2016

Rare Form is available on audio book today!

The talented Dara Rosenberg is narrating the series. Want to hear a sample? Check it out here at Tantor Media, who has produced audio books for many of your favorite authors and a ton of best sellers.

Buy Now at
Amazon | Target | B&N

Dara Rosenberg has been recognized nationally for her work in audio books and commercials. She has narrated over 140 audio books and is the voice of dozens of national television and radio commercials. You may have heard Dara's voice as a daily news reader for Time Magazine, SpeakPage, and Wibbitz, where she reads for the Huffington Post, CNN, and Reuters.

I love listening to audio books in the car, or when I'm running, so this was important to me. I hope you love them!

Origin Exposed and Betrayal Foretold are in production now and available for preorder.

Want to win a free copy of this brand-spankin' new audio book?
Comment below and I'll randomly select a winner! I'll contact the winner by the end of this week.

Pre-Order Available Now for Rare Form Audio Book

9/15/2016

I have news!

The audio version of Rare Form (Descended of Dragons, Book 1) is up for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

The audio book releases September 21st.

Now, maybe this doesn't send you into orbit like it does me, but I have really been looking forward to this series coming to audio for several reasons:

1. Tantor Media's distribution will put my books into public libraries, which is very important to me as a fervent library supporter and a voracious library patron.
2. The talented Dara Rosenberg is narrating the series. Dara is an accomplished voice-over artist recognized nationally for her work in audiobooks and commercials. She has narrated over 140 audiobooks and is the voice of dozens of national television and radio commercials. You can hear Dara's voice each day as a daily news reader for Time Magazine, SpeakPage, and Wibbitz, where she reads for the Huffington Post, CNN, and Reuters.
3. I'm excited about this publishing contract with Tantor Media, who has published many of the audio books you know and love.
4. Audio books make this fun and exciting series available to a whole new set of book lovers.

If you love to listen to books on Audible or CD, stay tuned! Rare Form will be available in less than one week, and Origin Exposed, (Book 2) is in production now!

Have a great Thursday!
Jen

Audiobooks Underway for the Descended of Dragons Series (Yay!)

7/14/2016

Signing a contract to produce audiobooks for three novels in the Descended of Dragons series.

I am so happy to finally share this news with you.

Last night, I signed a contract to publish audiobooks of all three novels in the Descended of Dragons series! There will be more details in the months to come, but I couldn't keep this in any longer.

I've signed with a long-time and respected publisher, who has produced audiobooks for many of my own favorite authors and best sellers. Now the process begins to find a great narrator and get these audiobooks out there. Eep!

I love listening to audiobooks myself, so this was important to me. Also important was getting them into libraries, which this deal allows me to do.

Stay tuned!
Jen

Enter Giveaway to Win Free Copy of Rare Form

7/5/2016

Would you like to have a print copy of Rare Form (Descended of Dragons, Book 1)?
Maybe you've read the ebook but, like me, still love the feel and smell of a real paper book.
Or, maybe you loved the series and want to give a copy to a friend or coworker. If you'd like to win a print copy of Rare Form, sign up for my Goodreads Giveaway now through July 13th.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Rare Form by Jen Crane

Rare Form

by Jen Crane

Giveaway ends July 13, 2016.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Book Signing This Saturday

6/16/2016

If you're anywhere near Arkansas this weekend, I wish you would join me and several fantastic local authors for a book signing--and plenty of fun.

The book signing event is in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Diamond State Romance Authors, a chapter of RWA. This group of smart, successful, and generous authors has helped me immensely on my road to publication. Come out and meet some of them!

Signing authors are Brinda Berry, DT Dyllin, Mandy Harbin, Cheryl Harper, Parker Kincade, and Maggie Wells.

Details:

Betrayal Foretold, Book 3, Available Now!

5/31/2016

Check out the book trailer for Betrayal Foretold,
recently featured on the USA TodayHappy Ever After blog.
(And ginormous thanks to Brinda Berry for
helping create this beautiful trailer.)

Purchase Betrayal Foretold:
Amazon US
Amazon CA
Amazon UK
Amazon AU
Amazon JP
Barnes & Noble
iTunes
Kobo

Guys. I am SO HAPPY to tell you that Betrayal Foretold, Book 3 in the Descended of Dragons series, releases today. If you've pre-ordered it, check your library. If not, follow any of the links below.
In Rare Form, fiery heroine Stella Stonewall learned of her true place in the magical world of Thayer. In Origin Exposed, she struggled to keep her troublesome ancestry a secret. In Betrayal Foretold, all hell breaks loose and Stella is forced to make some hard choices that can affect the entire population of her new homeland.
I think you'll love this new book. I certainly do.
Thanks so much for your support of me, and of these books!

❤❤❤❤❤,
Jen

Exclusive Look at Betrayal Foretold Book Trailer

5/24/2016

How awesome is this? USA Today's Happy Ever After blog featured the brand new book trailer for Betrayal Foretold today!

Check out the new trailer (and a fun interview) here.
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Betrayal Foretold Releases in One Week

I'm so excited for you to read Book 3 in the Descended of Dragons series.

In Rare Form, fiery heroine Stella Stonewall
learned of her true place in the magical world of Thayer.

In Origin Exposed, she struggled to keep her
troublesome ancestry a secret.

In Betrayal Foretold, all hell breaks loose and
Stella is forced to make some hard choices
that can affect the entire population
of her new homeland.

Links to Pre-Order Betrayal Foretold

If you'd like to pre-order Betrayal Foretold and have it sent directly to your e-reader when it goes live, follow the link of your choice:

Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B01D2BPH4W
Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01D2BPH4W
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01D2BPH4W
Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01D2BPH4W
Amazon JP: http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01D2BPH4W
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/BFBandN
iTunes: http://bit.ly/BFiTunesBuylink
Kobo: http://bit.ly/BFKobo

Giveaway, Excerpt & Pics

4/21/2016

Hi there!

I'm excited to show you pics from a recent reader/author convention, to announce a surprise giveaway of one lucky newsletter subscriber, and to share another excerpt of Book 3.

Thanks for all of your emails, posts, and reviews. Thanks for reading, and thanks for supporting me and these books. You're the best!

Jen

Back from Vegas for Booklovers Con

Whew! I'm back from my first author convention. RT Booklovers Con was incredible, informative…and exhausting.

Fantastic panels featured top-notch authors, publishers, and industry professionals who gave insider tips and advice. I met readers, bloggers, other authors, and even fangirled a little myself. The trip was worthwhile, the experience incomparable, but I’m glad to be home.

Check out some of the great pics from my week in Vegas.
L-R:
This is why readers go to RT--loads of free books!
Made time for fun with author friends Kathleen Groger, Abbie Roads and Brinda Berry at Rock of Ages.
Gorgeous super readers Rachel and Michelle made the week so fun!
With old and new friends atop the Rio.
With YA author Kiera Cass
With author Nalini Singh
Traci was the first fan to approach me at RT. Such a sweetie!

Giveaway

Authors and publishers were so generous at RT Con that I want to share the wealth! I've chosen a random winner from among my newsletter subscribers to receive these three paranormal novels by NYT bestselling author Christine Feehan, as well as a few freebies of my own.

Kim King, congratulations! Contact me to receive your prize!

Betrayal Foretold Excerpt

Book three in the Descended of Dragons series is at the editor in preparation for a May release. I've had several anxious readers asking about Betrayal Foretold lately, and wanted to send another little snippet. It's so hard finding excerpts that don't give *too much* away!

“Where are we going?” I snapped at Gaspare. “Who do you want me to meet?”
“It’s a surprise.” He smoothed his white button-down shirt nervously before taking my hand to trace.
“I am sorry about your mother,” he said, holding my gaze. “And your friends.”
I nodded, twisting my mouth to keep it shut. I didn’t want to get into another argument with him.
Gaspare traced us to a square building just outside of town. Inside, wide hallways led to offices and roomy labs with technical equipment the purpose for which I couldn’t even guess at.
“What is this, some type of lab?”
“Yes, precisely. Just through here.” We rounded a corner and entered a lab that occupied the entire top floor of the building.
“Emelie?” he called to someone working behind a screen. She looked up and began removing a light blue lab coat and gloves as she walked toward us. She stopped near Gaspare, who beamed with delight and ran a hand around her petite shoulders.

Supplies Arriving In Prep of RT Con Next Week in Vegas!

4/5/2016

A new shipment of books, and great new Team Ewan or Team Gresham stickers for next week's RT Con in Vegas!

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