Jess Knaus: fantasy & sci-fi author

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…
Maximise Your Instagram: 3 Types of Author Posts to Boost Engagement

Are you stuck on how to use Instagram as an author? Then you need these 3…
An Order of Asteroids

The Spacelord is rather miffed by humans attempting to squat in his backyard, and he won’t…
5 podcast episodes to help you be a better writer

The first 5 episodes of the After Hours Authors podcast are live, and here they are!
Furious Fiction submission – April 2024

Simon is two steps away from turning his scientific theory into reality. But is it a…
This is not an ad: it’s art (how to market your written works and not hate every second)

Writers hate marketing their own books or stories. Here’s some tips to market your work without…