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Jenny Schwartz

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Australian author of strangely hopeful fantasy & science fiction. Independently published for over a decade.

Storyteller. Creator of Caldryn Parliament - Golden Age Mysteries in the Realm of Science Fiction & Fantasy

Jenny Schwartz has a degree in sociology and history, and a lifelong fascination with understanding people. Her character-driven science fiction and fantasy novels explore other worlds and how people navigate strange situations and complicated emotions, while retaining their sense of self. Her plots are twisty and unexpected.

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I've curated my bookshelf to share books which I hope readers of Caldryn Parliament will enjoy. With the older books, please be aware that they are a product of their times and read with care.


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Jenny Schwartz Hi Margaret! It's been ages since I've been on Goodreads, and it's so lovely to chat again.

Are you asking about "Stars Die" or "Hexes Fly" or a diffe…more
Hi Margaret! It's been ages since I've been on Goodreads, and it's so lovely to chat again.

Are you asking about "Stars Die" or "Hexes Fly" or a different title altogether? Sorry, I'm obsessed with "Hexes Fly" at the moment - it has an end of July release. Deadlines, deadlines :)(less)
Jenny Schwartz A prequel would be awesome! I actually have a semi-idea for a story, but where we glimpse Fay and Steve as side characters interacting, while a differ…moreA prequel would be awesome! I actually have a semi-idea for a story, but where we glimpse Fay and Steve as side characters interacting, while a different couple occupies centre stage. Just enough Fay and Steve to see how their relationship started. But ... time is against me. I'm committed to a new series in 2017, so returning to Fay and Steve's world can't happen till late 2017. Sorry! (and I'm sorry for me, too - I love this couple).

Thanks for reaching out with your comment and question :) I tried answering earlier and Goodreads wouldn't let me! Infuriating.(less)
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Storytellers are Sponges

Storytellers are constantly absorbing impressions: the sights, sounds, smells, and vibe of the world. What is becomes what could be. Meaning is extracted and communicated. But the problem with being a sponge is that you soak up a lot of negativity. Australia has a classic anti-smoking ad where a sponge is squeezed to show the […]

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“The lives we lead, every decision, it shows on our faces.”
Jenny Schwartz, Demon Hunter

“The person who serves not because of the rules, but because they believe in what the rules are meant to protect, can be the most dangerous rebel of all. An honorable man.”
Jenny Schwartz, Rebel

“Little rabbit, you take after your mother,” my dad would say. “Telling the sun when to rise and the clouds when to rain.”
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“The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.”
Omar Khayyám

“Tiredness is a creature that chews on my bones till I feed it sugar and bad choices.” Dr. Alexi Sur”
Jenny Schwartz, Doctor Galaxy

“Humans tell their stories to meet current needs. Good, bad or misguided. When those needs change, sometimes you’re trapped by your stories.”
Jenny Schwartz, Astray

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message 12: by Jenny

Jenny Schwartz Thanks for the friending, Amy :) Lovely to meet you!


message 11: by Amy

Amy Armstrong Hi Jenny, thanks so much for accepting my friend request. Hope you're having a fab day!


message 10: by Jenny

Jenny Schwartz Harlequin Books wrote: "Hi Jenny. Almost time for your release. Congrats!"

Thank you! "Excited" doesn't even come close to describing how I feel. I have to ration !!! or they'd take over my every post.

So happy!!! ;)


Harlequin Books Hi Jenny. Almost time for your release. Congrats!


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Jenny Schwartz Just discovered awesome PNR newsletter. http://www.literaryescapism.com/9600/...


message 7: by Jenny

Jenny Schwartz Hi Steph, thanks for accepting the friend invite! So scary asking.

Japan must be so much more exciting than Canberra. I'm in Perth now, but I lived in Canberra about ten years ago. The people are great and well, I quite like country towns, so I enjoyed Canberra, too. But it's definitely not exciting. Still, I enjoyed being able to say I lived in the Australian capital and kangaroos really did jump through the streets :)


message 6: by Steph

Steph Hi Jenny, Where in Australia are you? We just moved from there. We were in Canberra, not exciting but a lot of fun. We miss everything about AU, but the cost of living! LOL!

Thanks for the friendvite. :)


message 5: by Jenny

Jenny Schwartz I am such a computer dumbie. Took forever just to change my profile photo. *sigh*


aprille Yes, life has a tendency to do that. Congrats on the novella by the way.
I was looking forward to reading more of TD, I thought it was a very interesting concept.
My writing is going ok, I've trundled down a different track with it now; started a new story.
Good to hear from you :)


message 3: by Jenny

Jenny Schwartz Renee wrote: "May I ask when the next chapter of The Divide is expected? :)"

Hi Renee

Thanks for asking! Unfortunately, the answer is no time soon. Life has caught up with me. I haven't even had a chance to catch up here on Goodreads. I have a novella coming out with Carina Press soon and I'm writing its sequel.

The Divide is likely hanging fire an awfully long time.

Hope your writing is going well? :)


aprille May I ask when the next chapter of The Divide is expected? :)


message 1: by Jenny

Jenny Schwartz Looking around, getting comfortable, metaphorically putting feet on the coffee table (don't worry, it's an old and battered one, needs sanding and repainting). Very neat to vote on "anticipated books". Like being a kid and waiting for Christmas, swapping wish lists with friends.


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