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August 6, 2024
Should you read the Strung Trilogy or the prequel first?
We’ve gotten this question a few times, and it’s a really good one. Since Rose’s Story takes place in the weeks before the beginning of Strung, it’s a fair assumption that it should be read first.
However, having read them all, I would advise you to read the trilogy first and then the prequel. It’s just so much better when you know Rose and have the full story first, I think.
Another option is to read Strung 1+2, then Rose’s Story, and then Strung 3. You could do it this way, but it might ruin the flow of the trilogy if you read the prequel in between.
It’s up to you 
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But if you want my opinion, read the trilogy first.
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July 29, 2024
Q&A – Per Jacobsen talks about writing an ending to a story
It’s time for Per Jacobsen to answer another question :-).
QUESTION:Is it true that the ending of a story is the hardest to write? Also do you have a special place you go to, when you have writer’s block?
ANSWER:Well, I guess it really depends on the individual writer whether the ending is hard or not. For me, the ending is usually one of the first things to pop up in my mind when I’m starting a new story. So, when I finally get to it (I always write chronologically), I usually know most details of it.
Of course, a good ending usually ties a nice little knot on the story, so the final paragraphs and sentences can be tricky. However, I’ve found that if I just keep writing, the final sentence always seems to just turn up by itself, and I’ll go ‘oh, yeah, that’s the one’.
As for writer’s block, it’s not really a thing that I struggle with at this point.
I think, in many cases, it’s more likely to happen when you’re in the start of your writing career, meaning before you’ve gotten affirmation from ‘real’ readers and not just family and friends.
Before that, most writers are enormously insecure, worrying that they might not have what it takes. I know I was, and that can easily lead to staring at a blank screen. But with each small step forward, (getting the first contract, seeing the sales increase, hearing from fans etc.), one’s confidence will inevitably grow, and writing becomes a lot easier.
So, to answer the question, I don’t really have a place that I use to battle writer’s block. Should the need arise, though, I’d probably rent a cabin on a mountaintop somewhere.
- Per Jacobsen
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Thank you to Joel Duncan for this question.
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July 12, 2024
Q&A – Per Jacobsen talks about going on a writing retreat
It’s time for Per Jacobsen to answer another question :-).
QUESTION:If Per could go off to an all-expenses paid writing retreat for one month (and NOT come back to a world full of hung bodies), where would he go and why? What would that month look like?
ANSWER:Truth be told, I wouldn’t need much.
A cabin in the middle of nowhere, the more desolate the better, perhaps with a view of Northern lights. A good internet connection, and perhaps a professional chef that drops of a delicious meal once in a while, so I don’t starve.
A month might be a bit too long time away from my family, but a week like that wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world.
- Per Jacobsen
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Thank you to Andrew Van Wey for this question.
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July 11, 2024
Lowered Price on Signed Books by Per Jacobsen
As I mentioned earlier, we’ve been working on getting into a special ‘bookseller plan’ with the post office, so that we can get a lower shipping cost when shipping books from Spain, where we live.
And now we got it all sorted out :-).
So as you’ll see on https://authorperjacobsen.com, the prices are now a lot lower.
We’ve kept the book prices the same as on Amazon, and we can ship the books at a much lower cost than previously (depending on the weight).
I’ve also created a special price for the 3 books in The Strung Trilogy ;-).
We’ll send along some swag as well, of course.
Check it out here: https://authorperjacobsen.com/shop/
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July 4, 2024
Q&A – Per Jacobsen talks about the ‘Blanks’ in STRUNG
It’s time for Per Jacobsen to answer another question :-).
QUESTION:How did the adults in Strung become blank?
ANSWER:Well, to be honest that is a tricky question to answer as I always try to limit myself to only knowing what my main characters know at any given point in the story. I feel that adds to the ‘realism’ of the story. And since Randall never got that answer, never have I.
That said, I do have a working theory, which is that it’s a viral disease that arrived with the strange pods they found here and there. The same ones that brought the parasites.
The disease probably started out in gas form, infected adults in the close proximity and then spread rapidly from them. What we can say for certain is that it spreads very quickly and within a fortnight it’s changed the world.
That’s what I can give you right now. Maybe I’ll know a bit more once I get around to writing the Strung: Patient 0 story that keeps popping up in the back of my head.
– Per Jacobsen
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Thank you to Carly Lees for this question.
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July 3, 2024
1 book, 2 very different reviews
When Per Jacobsen wrote DRY, he immediately knew this was a book that would divide opinions. You’d either love it or hate it. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing from the reviews on Amazon.
Luckily, it resonates with more people than not. But still, it’s clear that this book is different from his other works.
If you’ve read DRY, you probably know what I mean, right? :-).
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June 27, 2024
Q&A – Per Jacobsen talks about dressing up on Halloween
It’s time for Per Jacobsen to answer another question :-).
QUESTION:Do you dress up in a costume for Halloween or not dress up?
ANSWER:Didn’t see that question coming, but I like it 
Halloween is a funny thing in our family, because we grew up in Denmark where Halloween wasn’t really a big thing, but then we moved to Spain ten years ago, and here it’s a much bigger deal. And yes, it didn’t take long to succumb to the tradition and pull on a suit. Wolverine is usually my go-to. I’ll see if I can dig up a picture from the archives The kids also love it.
– Per Jacobsen
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June 25, 2024
2,000 Ratings for Strung, wow!
I just told Per yesterday that we were nearing the 2,000 ratings threshold for Strung 1, and we talked about how time flies. We reminisced about when he first published Strung back in 2021 and how we checked Amazon daily as those first ratings and reviews came in.
It was slow at first … I remember just looking forward to hitting 10 ratings because two digits looked better on the book page than one digit :-).
And now it’s at 2,000. It’s a full trilogy with a prequel. Per has released two more books and is working on the next.
What a journey it has been (and still is), and we’re so grateful to be here, Per doing what he loves (writing) and me doing the same (telling the world just how great he is) :-).
– Sarah (wife and publisher)
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June 19, 2024
Q&A – Per Jacobsen talks about the sea turtle in DRY
It’s time for Per Jacobsen to answer another question. This time a great one from Betty Chilton Holeman :-).
SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t read DRY yet, please don’t read this Q&A, as it contains spoilers.
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In the book Dry, was the sea turtle real or a hallucination?
ANSWER:Excellent question. The boring answer is that it’s really up to the reader.
However, I’ve always been fond of hiding small hints at my own ideas in the text when it comes to the more open questions. And let’s just say that it’s no coincidence that Nathan isn’t able to see the turtle until his gaze goes for “a brief visit to the blue sky” where Jessie and him usually spot figures and animals in their “airy tales” game.
So yeah, in my opinion, the sea turtle is Jessie’s hallucination, and Nathan plays along. It’s real to her, though, and I guess that’s what matters most.
– Per Jacobsen
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June 17, 2024
Tiffany Magnuson – narrator of Rose’s Story.
Today, I’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Magnuson, who has narrated Rose’s Story.
Since we had another great narrator do the first three books in The Strung Trilogy, I’ll admit we were a bit reluctant when we had to search for a female narrator to be the voice of Rose. Switching narrators seemed like such a big change. But since Rose’s Story is told from Rose’s point of view, finding a female voice was the right decision.
It can be quite tedious to go through samples, and it can be very hard to find a narrator who reads the book with the same rhythm you have in mind.
Luckily, we found Tiffany quickly, and she did the young, sweet voice of Rose perfectly in her sample. She has been such a joy to work with through this process, and I couldn’t be happier that we have now also found a female narrator we trust completely.
About Tiffany:
She is an adventurer at heart, both in the great outdoors and within the pages of a thrilling story. Her love for suspense and adventure shines through in her immersive narration, capturing the nuances of each character and making every twist and turn feel real. With a warm, engaging voice and a belief that “feeling the fear” is just part of the journey, Tiffany’s storytelling will leave you on the edge of your seat and wanting more.
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