If you’ve been wanting a bookmark, here’s your chance to print one out! A Queen & Commander fan, Elizabeth Rose, made this bookmark from the novel’s cover, and it’s glorious. (Technically, she calls it a “marcalibros” rather than a “bookmark,” but I don’t think the language barrier should stop you from enjoying her work.) Click…
Win a Kindle Paperwhite + IPPY award-winning ebooks
I’ve got together with the other two winners of the Independent Book Publishers (IPPY) Award for Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror E-Book, and we’re doing a giveaway together! I’m so excited to give you the opportunity to win: A Kindle Paperwhite E-Book versions of all three of our award-winning books (plus one or two more) A slew of swag….
Award-Winning Science Fiction Novel: Queen & Commander
The IPPY awards officially announced their winners today, and Queen & Commander won a silver medal for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror E-Book. Basically, I said “ohmigod” a lot and jumped in literal circles in my office building’s kitchen. (People in said kitchen watched in curious horror.) Curious? Pick up a copy of Queen & Commander at…
Updates + Why Not to Acknowledge Language Anxiety
March was super-exciting for Queen & Commander. Ebooks went live worldwide on the major platforms 70 print editions (American English) arrived at my house All the Queen’s English pieces came together for that print book (now in proofing stage) I started a giveaway on Goodreads. (through April 20th) Also exciting, The Bookbag reviewed the UK…
Showing Off More Pretty Art
So, okay, this blog has turned into “all Queen & Commander, all the time.” And this post is no exception. I just got the final files for the UK edition cover, and I love it! It has some things in common with the US cover. For instance, they both feature the main character and a…
The Next Big Thing: Queen & Commander
Woohoo! I got tagged in The Next Big Thing blog hop, thanks to Victoria Pond, speculative erotic romance writer. This blog hop gives authors the chance to discuss their current projects, and then tag five others for the following week. (I only managed to find four people to tag. Maybe my tag-ees will do better?)…
Bonus Queen & Commander Short Story
While I’ve been waiting on the first round of Queen & Commander edits, I’ve almost finished the super-detailed plotting for the sequel. The sequel currently has a million working titles and, my favorite part, a new character — the robot Texas ranger. Today’s post is not about the sequel nor about how the production of…
Character Meetup for Queen & Commander
Today has me making another guest post for Stevie Carroll. This time, meeting two stars (of the six ensemble characters) in my upcoming novel, Queen & Commander. The Post
Why Choose Self-Publishing
Hey, author-friends and curious readers, UK writer Stevie Carroll hosts me today. My guest blog explains why I’m choosing Kickstarter and self-publishing for Queen & Commander.
Cover Art for Queen & Commander
Wow! I just got some amazing cover art for my upcoming novel, Queen & Commander. Curious about the novel? Check out the Kickstarter page!
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Janine A. Southard is a Writer & Editor for narrative projects. She's a proven talent when it comes to mimicking voices and crafting content for videogames, articles, & fiction.
