Join 2000+ armchair travelers on a journey to strange new worlds—fictional and non—in this weekly dispatch from sci-fi writer Jessie Kwak.
Last Chance For Last Roll!
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Hey there! I'm sending out my newsletter a little early because I don't want you to miss out on your last chance to get Last Roll of the Die. I've already sent a few emails about what this shorty story collection is, how high the value and quality are on it, and how you helped me to win the unofficial competition with the other authors at the start! This email is about two simple things: the last roll call for Last Roll of the Die, and what Twice Burned means to me. Unlike many crowdfunding projects, this book and all the goodies that come with it are only available until 12 pm PTD tomorrow. That's noon, not midnight. Pacific time. If you want to get in on the action before the clock runs out, click here. Now about what Twice Burned means to me: It's been a chaotic few years—first my eye injury, then family and work stuff. I can confirm that, in adulthood, if it's not one thing it's another. There was a time when I wondered if I'd ever get my fiction-writing spark back. And then I saw the call for submissions for this anthology, and knew I'd be so upset with myself if I didn't at least give it a shot. I thought, there are so many amazing authors out there who are also trying for one of these few spots—but at least I tried! When I got accepted, I was floored. When I got glowing comments back from editors Mary Stone and J.D. Barker, I actually cried. It hadn't been easy to get back in the groove, but I had. And I'd written something I was immensely proud of. More than that, I'd rekindled my love for writing fiction and gotten back in the groove. My storytelling muscles started to come back. And knowing that Twice Burned would be hitting people's bookshelves in November gave me a tangible deadline that kept me on track, even as life has continued to be chaotic. If you want to read the story that helped me get my groove back, it's only available in Last Roll of the Die Get it now, read it later, and don't miss out!
Until next time, Jessie For Your TBRI just got this email yesterday, and it made my day: OMG! I just finished Smoke screen and realized I love thriller mysteries at least the way you write them!! Can't wait for the full book about Danica! If you haven't downloaded your copy of Smoke Screen yet, you can get it as part of the "Take the Darker Path" bundle that's currently live on BookFunnel! Happy reading, Jessie |
Misadventures in the Multiverse
Join 2000+ armchair travelers on a journey to strange new worlds—fictional and non—in this weekly dispatch from sci-fi writer Jessie Kwak.
Hey there! I love nothing more than cozying up under a blanket with a glass of wine or a cup of tea and a good book. It's one of the reasons I always welcome the first rainy days of fall. :) Since I've been snuggled up reading quite a bit lately, I thought I'd give you a short list of what's been on my mind in case you're looking for some inspiration. And of course, I welcome suggestions! My TBR is always looking for company. For Spooky Season... Each year, I create my version of an ancestor...
Hey there! I was at a writing conference a couple weekends ago when a friend from Seattle came up to me with a very serious expression. "I was hoping you were going to be here," he said. "I wanted to talk to you about your story in Muddy Goose." Because my brain works the way it works, I immediately braced myself for whatever came next. Was my story riddled with typos? Did I write something offensive? Was he annoyed by my choice of setting? After all, the anthology he was talking about, The...
Hey there! This is a bit of a departure from my usual reader-focused email, but I know a good number of you on this list are also writers. (And I also know a lot of readers who appreciate a chance to get a look behind the scenes at an author's process. For free!) Which is why I'm excited to tell you about this event. Starting tomorrow (Oct 17th), Daniel David Wallace's annual plot summit is coming back—for year seven! Escape the Plot Forest is a great learning experience for writers and...