Jess Knaus: fantasy & sci-fi author

Author deep dive chat: Loren Tuxford (indie fantasy author)

Calling all fantasy readers! Loren Tuxford is an indie fantasy author with a wealth of knowledge…
What’s been happening: December 2024 update

Here’s what’s been happening lately!
Furious Fiction submission – November 2024 (fantasy)

Saiorse is too late. Her childhood village is gone. But there’s still work to be done,…
What’s been happening: November 2024 update

Here’s what’s been happening over the past month!
Harper’s Rebuild (a sci-fi)

As Earth is torn apart for a cosmic reset, Harper and her family float through the…
Book Editing Update

Time for an update on my debut novel! Here is where I’m up to and what’s…
The Rainborne Creature (an urban fantasy)

In a city drenched by relentless rain, Chrissy’s only goal is to get home and get…
Spellbound Deception (an urban fantasy)

Taylor and Neil judge a witch audition where incompetence prevails until a mysterious young woman astounds…
Crafting a Compelling Book Pitch: A Guide for Indie Authors

An indie authors guide and template for pitching your book to a stranger in 3-5 sentences.
The Wizard’s Inheritance: The Tale of Talis Roamwatcher

Talis Roamwatcher, a diligent Resetter of lost items in the city, finds her routine upended when…
The Melody of the Night (an NYC urban fantasy)

The busker’s melody holds a power Tony is unaware of, until he’s held within its grasp.…
The Shadow’s Chase (a nighttime urban fantasy)

Aaron arrives in an unfamiliar town, seeking solace in a nighttime walk. But a chance encounter…