All right, guys.
I'm officially putting this pen name on hiatus.
I won't say I'll never publish any epic fantasy titles ever again, because I quite enjoy them. However, I can say I don't know when I'll get around to writing more books under this pen name.
Veiled Innocence has also been retired from print, but A White So Red is going to remain in circulation because I know people are searching for it. Plus, it's a standalone.
I also have an urban fantasy/dystopian trilogy under my other pen name, Krystle Jones. So if you're into that sort of genre, please check me out at www.krystlejonesbooks.com.
Happy reading, and thank you for your support and understanding.
K.D.J.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Hiatus and pulling 'Veiled Innocence'
Hi, everyone!
Long time, no write. I'm sorry I've neglected this pen name, which is precisely why I've come to this decision:
I'm putting K.D. Jones on a temporary hiatus.
How long is temporary? Temporary could be a few months, it could be a year, or it could be two years. I don't know. Right now, my other pen names are growing at a much faster rate, and I feel I would be shooting myself in the foot if I didn't try to fuel the flames.
So, as much as I love epic fantasy, I will not be writing anymore stories under this pen name for a while. Yes, that means Maid of Iron and Darkest Destiny are on the back burner. I'll return to them someday, but I don't know when.
Which brings up another point:
I'm pulling Veiled Innocence from the market.
It's going to disappear one week from today - June 10th - so if you're wanting to read it, you can snag it for free from Amazon, Smashwords, and I think maybe B&N. (If they've price-matched the other sites, that is.) After that, it's not going to be available for a long time, if ever again.
I'm not pulling it because I think it's bad, though some people would probably like to argue that statement. It's more like I don't want to give readers the first book in a series, then make them wait who-knows-how-long for the next book. It's not fair. And I'm not even sure I'm going to continue the series.
It all remains to be seen in the foggy future of this pen name.
I do want to eventually return to epic fantasy because I really enjoy the genre. But that time is going to be a ways away because of my schedule and the time allotted to me for writing.
I'm sorry to any readers who were looking forward to these books. I'll leave Snow White up since it's a stand alone, and it's one of my most searched-for books (for Krystle Jones or K.D.).
But Cinderella, Lianora, Vishka, Rowan, and my whole clan are going back on my proverbial story shelves until I have time to attend to their stories.
I'm sorry for any frustration this may cause, and thank you so much for seeking out my stories and encouraging me to write.
All the best,
K.D.
Long time, no write. I'm sorry I've neglected this pen name, which is precisely why I've come to this decision:
I'm putting K.D. Jones on a temporary hiatus.
How long is temporary? Temporary could be a few months, it could be a year, or it could be two years. I don't know. Right now, my other pen names are growing at a much faster rate, and I feel I would be shooting myself in the foot if I didn't try to fuel the flames.
So, as much as I love epic fantasy, I will not be writing anymore stories under this pen name for a while. Yes, that means Maid of Iron and Darkest Destiny are on the back burner. I'll return to them someday, but I don't know when.
Which brings up another point:
I'm pulling Veiled Innocence from the market.
It's going to disappear one week from today - June 10th - so if you're wanting to read it, you can snag it for free from Amazon, Smashwords, and I think maybe B&N. (If they've price-matched the other sites, that is.) After that, it's not going to be available for a long time, if ever again.
I'm not pulling it because I think it's bad, though some people would probably like to argue that statement. It's more like I don't want to give readers the first book in a series, then make them wait who-knows-how-long for the next book. It's not fair. And I'm not even sure I'm going to continue the series.
It all remains to be seen in the foggy future of this pen name.
I do want to eventually return to epic fantasy because I really enjoy the genre. But that time is going to be a ways away because of my schedule and the time allotted to me for writing.
I'm sorry to any readers who were looking forward to these books. I'll leave Snow White up since it's a stand alone, and it's one of my most searched-for books (for Krystle Jones or K.D.).
But Cinderella, Lianora, Vishka, Rowan, and my whole clan are going back on my proverbial story shelves until I have time to attend to their stories.
I'm sorry for any frustration this may cause, and thank you so much for seeking out my stories and encouraging me to write.
All the best,
K.D.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Cover Reveal: 'Maid of Iron'
And here's the working cover for Maid of Iron!
Before his assassination, Ella’s father spent his entire life trying to right the wrongs of the war-devastated city of Elborn. When the system fails to deliver justice for his death, Ella decides to take up his mantle. Servant girl to her cruel stepmother by day and hooded vigilante at night known as “the Wraith,” Ella vows to finish what her father began. Her first target? The source of the city’s corruption - Van, the young and handsome newly-crowned king.
Before his assassination, Ella’s father spent his entire life trying to right the wrongs of the war-devastated city of Elborn. When the system fails to deliver justice for his death, Ella decides to take up his mantle. Servant girl to her cruel stepmother by day and hooded vigilante at night known as “the Wraith,” Ella vows to finish what her father began. Her first target? The source of the city’s corruption - Van, the young and handsome newly-crowned king.
But the night Ella seeks her revenge, she finds Van is not the monster she thought him to be. If anything, he has been fighting just as hard as she. But there are more players in the game than either of them realize, and Ella isn’t the only one plotting treason. A secret society known as the Nine are closing in, devising a future darker than anything Ella or Van can imagine. When Van asks the Wraith to protect him and help take down the Nine, Ella finds her heart torn between wanting to save the man she’s falling in love with or save the city her father failed to protect.
Add it to your Goodreads shelf.
Add it to your Goodreads shelf.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Another fairy tale retelling in the works... and an update. Finally.
Eep! I'm so sorry I haven't posted on this site in four months! As my real life schedule becomes fuller, it becomes increasingly difficult to juggle multiple pen names.
By now it's pretty obvious which brand I'm pouring most of my efforts into, and it's not because I have anything against epic fantasy. I still love it. It's a matter of time, and what's selling ATM. 'Krystle Jones', which I publish my urban fantasy and paranormal romance titles under, is growing at a much faster rate than 'K. D. Jones', and I'm okay with that right now. I have to be, because it doesn't look like my schedule's going to clear up anytime soon. (Unless I win the lottery, LOL. Or Publisher's Clearing House. Yes, I will take a million dollars every year for the rest of my life, thank you.)
I was hoping to get out the second Soul Cycle, as well as another fairy tale, this year, but that's simply not going to happen because of said schedule. There aren't enough hours in the day for me to take care of everything I need to for my brands, take care of things around the apartment, work full time, go to school part time, and spend time with my fiance. I'm just not in a point in my life yet where I can devote more time to growing this brand, and for that I'm sorry. I wish I did have more time. I'm hoping if I get my bills paid down enough here within the next year I can drop to part-time, and that will open up my schedule. Plus, I'll be done will school, so that should also help. Keeping my fingers crossed. (And busting my toosh.)
So there's the "bad news" in regards to how many new books I can feasibly put out this year. Now for something I think you guys will enjoy.
As you know, I love retold fairy tales. I've had this idea in my head for a month or two now to do a vigilante Cinderella story, where there's suspense, romance, and a bit of magic involved. It'll be gritty and probably just as dark as AWSR, so if you liked that book, I think you'll like this one.
Here's a working synopsis:
Before his assassination, Ella’s father spent his entire life trying to right the wrongs of the war-devastated city of Elborn. When the system fails to deliver justice for his death, Ella decides to take up his mantle. Servant girl to her cruel stepmother by day and hooded vigilante at night known as “the Wraith,” Ella vows to finish what her father began. Her first target? The source of the city’s corruption - Van, the young and handsome newly-crowned king.
By now it's pretty obvious which brand I'm pouring most of my efforts into, and it's not because I have anything against epic fantasy. I still love it. It's a matter of time, and what's selling ATM. 'Krystle Jones', which I publish my urban fantasy and paranormal romance titles under, is growing at a much faster rate than 'K. D. Jones', and I'm okay with that right now. I have to be, because it doesn't look like my schedule's going to clear up anytime soon. (Unless I win the lottery, LOL. Or Publisher's Clearing House. Yes, I will take a million dollars every year for the rest of my life, thank you.)
I was hoping to get out the second Soul Cycle, as well as another fairy tale, this year, but that's simply not going to happen because of said schedule. There aren't enough hours in the day for me to take care of everything I need to for my brands, take care of things around the apartment, work full time, go to school part time, and spend time with my fiance. I'm just not in a point in my life yet where I can devote more time to growing this brand, and for that I'm sorry. I wish I did have more time. I'm hoping if I get my bills paid down enough here within the next year I can drop to part-time, and that will open up my schedule. Plus, I'll be done will school, so that should also help. Keeping my fingers crossed. (And busting my toosh.)
So there's the "bad news" in regards to how many new books I can feasibly put out this year. Now for something I think you guys will enjoy.
As you know, I love retold fairy tales. I've had this idea in my head for a month or two now to do a vigilante Cinderella story, where there's suspense, romance, and a bit of magic involved. It'll be gritty and probably just as dark as AWSR, so if you liked that book, I think you'll like this one.
Here's a working synopsis:
Before his assassination, Ella’s father spent his entire life trying to right the wrongs of the war-devastated city of Elborn. When the system fails to deliver justice for his death, Ella decides to take up his mantle. Servant girl to her cruel stepmother by day and hooded vigilante at night known as “the Wraith,” Ella vows to finish what her father began. Her first target? The source of the city’s corruption - Van, the young and handsome newly-crowned king.
But the night Ella seeks her revenge, she finds Van is not the monster she thought him to be. If anything, he has been fighting just as hard as she. But there are more players in the game than either of them realize, and Ella isn’t the only one plotting treason. A secret society known as the Nine are closing in, devising a future darker than anything Ella or Van can imagine. When Van asks the Wraith to protect him and help take down the Nine, Ella finds her heart torn between wanting to save the man she’s falling in love with or save the city her father failed to protect.
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I'll post it to Goodreads soon as I have the cover finished. I'll try to post that within a day or two. The title will be Maid of Iron.
As always, questions, thoughts, and musings welcome. <3
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