Surprise! A New Amaranthe Short Story Is Available Today

I'm thrilled to announce the release of BEYOND THE STARS: INFINITE EXPANSE, a collection of space opera short stories from eleven of today's hottest indie sci-fi authors and rising stars. It's available at a special release price of $0.99 for one week only, so grab it while it’s cheap:

Infinite Expanse includes a brand new short story from me, titled "Chrysalis." Here's the official teaser:

In the cutting-edge laboratories of Asterion Prime, a new manner of life emerges: sentient artificial intelligence. But when the government responds by trying to shut down the AIs before they have a chance to flourish, one woman realizes she must do whatever it takes to protect this still fragile new life, no matter the consequences.

But that's just for the uninitiated.:) If you've read Exin Ex Machina, you know how the SAI Rebellion ended - but what about how it began? See Nika back when she was still an Anaden named Nicolette Hinotori. Meet her brother, Loshi, who we learned about in Continuum (he's quite a character; now that I've written him, I'm really sorry he's no longer around). With special guest appearances by: Maris Debray (then Idoni), KIR, Steven Olivaw, Magnus Forchelle and Corradeo Praesidis. See them all in CHRYSALIS!

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I'm happy to announce that FORGED FROM THE STARS is once again available. If you're new here, you might not have seen this awesome collection with the kick-ass cover before.

SOME WOMEN ARE CONSUMED BY THE FIRE. SOME BECOME THE FIRE.

An elite operative. A war-hardened soldier. A daring explorer. One strikes from the shadows to protect a deadly secret. One strives to reclaim what was taken from her. One searches the void for the answers denied her.

Their stories are their own, but they share a gritty determination to fight for what they believe in and an unwavering conviction that they can and will do whatever is necessary to save themselves, those they hold dear and, if worse comes to worst (as it always does), civilization itself.

FORGED FROM THE STARS brings you the first books in three exciting, original space opera adventure series, Ziva Payvan, Spectras Arise, and Aurora Rising. These epic tales feature empires that stretch across the vastness of space, suspenseful action as new worlds are discovered and old ones destroyed, thrilling interstellar warfare and deadly conspiracies that promise to reshape galaxies.

At the heart of the storm stand three women: Ziva Payvan. Aly Erikson. Alexis Solovy. Forged from the stars, in the face of overwhelming odds they will bend those stars to their will—or die trying.

Pick it up for only $0.99 through the end of the month:

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If you're an audiobook listener, I want to apologize for you not already having the INVERSION audiobook in your ears. Pyper Down has finished recording, and it's now in the production company's hands. The problem is, much like with Continuum, they're taking too long. I'll have more to say soon about why it's taking so long and what I plan to do to ensure future audiobooks get to you faster.

You can help me with that by completing a super-quick survey about how you get and listen to your audiobooks. Thanks in advance!

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Oh! I almost forgot (not really). You know that poll for the Best Sci-Fi Book of 2020 (So Far) that I shared with you in the last newsletter? Thanks to all you amazing people, INVERSION WON!! And it wasn't even close. As the blog post says: "Jennsen’s mastery of her craft has earned a loyal and passionate fanbase, and they turned out to support Inversion in record numbers, casting nearly a third of over 1000 votes for the entry." You can read more about all the Top 10 finalists here: Top 10 Sci-Fi Books of 2020 (So Far). You have my most heartfelt and giddy thanks.