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Going Rogue

Two years ago, I had a fresh manuscript in hand and was eagerly seeking a publisher. Come February of 2016, I signed with Black Rose Writing and my first book was published in May of that year. The moment I became a published author is one I will never forget. I enjoy being an author immensely. It is my passion.Over the next year, I released two more books through my publisher, completing the Runes of Issalia trilogy. As one might expect, I learned a lot in the process - not just from my publisher, but also from an amazing and supportive community of independent authors. The knowledge gained has armed me with the tools required to make a big change. Here it comes...I'm so excited!As of January 1st, the rights to the Runes of Issalia series revert back to me in full. This is important because it enables me to have complete control over the covers, format, distribution, pricing, and marketing of my books. Accordingly, I will be relaunching the series in January, beginning with the release of The Buried Symbol on January 4th. In preparation, I have been doing light rewrites, and I have new covers ready to roll. The new covers are shown below as an early preview before they go live. I'd love to hear what you think about them.In other news, I continue writing and am nearly finished with the initial draft of first book for my new fantasy series. While I haven't yet settled on a name for the book or the series, I expect book one will release in May with the sequel coming next fall. Exciting times!I wish you a wonderful holiday season, and I look forward to a wonderful 2018.Happy Reading,-Jeff

UPDATE: After receiving some welcome feedback on the 1st proposed relaunch covers, I went back to the drawing board for updates.I kept the formatting, typography, and color scheme, which most people appeared to like. However, the 3D renders are out, replaced by 2D art (all based on scenes from my books) that an artist was able to update and get back to me super fast. I hope you like the new look!

Want to read an ARC?

Hello fantasy readers!

As you likely are aware, it can be a struggle for us Indie Authors to garner reader reviews on GR or Amazon. Accordingly, I will make you an offer for a free book:

I'd love to get a few more reviews of Rogue Legacy before it releases in February, especially from fans of the Runes of Issalia series.

Send me a PM if you are interested in reading the book in exchange for an HONEST review. Not only will you get the chance to read it MONTHS before others, but it will cost you nothing other than the time it takes to write a brief review.

Regards,
Jeff

Rogue Legacy Cover Reveal

Greetings!Rogue Legacy, the prequel novel to The Runes of Issalia series, is now complete and the book cover is posted below. I hope you like the design, since this cover is the first that reflects my new branding.My inspiration for Rogue Legacy lies somewhere between Princess Bride and Forrest Gump, combining the spirit and themes of both while placing the tale within Issalia, 400 years prior to the events of the original trilogy. The book consists of a two-part story, with both parts based on the same character. Part I is FREE for anyone who subscribes to my author newsletter, while Part II will come when the full novel is released on February 8, 2018. Don’t worry, Part I was written to be a full story within itself and it concludes with a satisfactory ending. I have included the book teaser below for more information. In addition, the book is now LIVE on Goodreads for anyone who reads part I – or is among the few who receives a full ARC – and wishes to leave a review.As for my writing, I am now well into the first novel of my next fantasy series. I expect the book to release in May, with a sequel coming in fall of 2018. Look for more information early next year.Best Wishes and Happy Reading,-Jeffrey L. Kohanek
A powerful organization, a dangerous magic, a dark plot...and the girl who stood in the way.When tragedy strikes, Lyra runs for her life…directly into the hands of fate. Destiny places her at the heart of a plot to overthrow the rulers of Issalia, a plot she must help thwart. Led by a man armed with powerful magic, and joined by a single soldier who wields an enchanted weapon, the three must face the most fearsome army the world has ever known. Even if they survive this epic confrontation, the future is not secure…for the threats surrounding Lyra do not end there.  History often forgets the details, and sometimes, history forgets the truth. Meet Lyra: an orphan, a thief, a liar, a bard, a warrior, a princess…a rogue. Her story reveals what truly happened hundreds of years before The Runes of Issalia series takes place. Within these pages, resides her legacy.

Rogue Legacy Cover Reveal

Greetings!

Rogue Legacy, the prequel novel to The Runes of Issalia series, is now complete and the book cover is posted below. I hope you like the design, since this cover is the first that reflects my new branding.

My inspiration for Rogue Legacy lies somewhere between Princess Bride and Forrest Gump, combining the spirit and themes of both while placing the tale within Issalia, 400 years prior to the events of the original trilogy. The book consists of a two-part story, with both parts based on the same character. Part I is FREE for anyone who subscribes to my author newsletter, while Part II will come when the full novel is released on February 8, 2018. Don’t worry, Part I was written to be a full story within itself and it concludes with a satisfactory ending. I have included the book teaser below for more information. In addition, the book is now LIVE on Goodreads for anyone who reads part I – or is among the few who receives a full ARC – and wishes to leave a review.

As for my writing, I am now well into the first novel of my next fantasy series. I expect the book to release in May, with a sequel coming in fall of 2018. Look for more information early next year.

Best Wishes and Happy Reading,

-Jeffrey L. Kohanek

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A powerful organization, a dangerous magic, a dark plot...and the girl who stood in the way.

When tragedy strikes, Lyra runs for her life…directly into the hands of fate. Destiny places her at the heart of a plot to overthrow the rulers of Issalia, a plot she must help thwart. Led by a man armed with powerful magic, and joined by a single soldier who wields an enchanted weapon, the three must face the most fearsome army the world has ever known. Even if they survive this epic confrontation, the future is not secure…for the threats surrounding Lyra do not end there.  

History often forgets the details, and sometimes, history forgets the truth. Meet Lyra: an orphan, a thief, a liar, a bard, a warrior, a princess…a rogue. Her story reveals what truly happened hundreds of years before The Runes of Issalia series takes place. Within these pages, resides her legacy.

I'm still here. I'm still writing.

Hello again. I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. Mine has been quite busy, but I'm still here, and I'm still writing. Accordingly, I felt it appropriate to provide a quick update about my latest project.The prequel to The Runes of Issalia series is now 80% complete, with beta reading and editing phases coming soon. What's it about? Rogue Legacy tells the unrecorded story behind critical events that occur hundreds of years before the Runes trilogy.The story centers around a teenage girl named Lyra, a girl with a fiery spirit and a roguish attitude. I'm having fun with the book, and I feel that readers will enjoy Lyra's tale. To add a bit of flavor, I've included the book teaser (synopsis) below. Enjoy.Synopsis for Rogue Legacy by Jeffrey L. KohanekThe girl who saved the world…despite her rebellious attitudeWhen tragedy strikes, Lyra runs for her life…directly into the hands of fate. Destiny places her at the heart of a plot to overthrow the rulers of Issalia, a plot she must help thwart. Led by a man armed with powerful magic, and joined by a single soldier who wields an enchanted weapon, the three must face the most massive and fearsome army the world has never known. Even if they survive this epic confrontation, the future is not secure…for the threats surrounding Lyra do not end there.Sometimes history forgets the details. Sometimes history forgets the truth. Meet Lyra: an orphan, a thief, a liar, a bard, a pirate, a warrior, a princess…a rogue. Her story reveals what truly happened, hundreds of years before The Runes of Issaliaseries takes place. Within these pages, resides her legacy.

I'm still here. I'm still writing

Hello again. I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. Mine has been quite busy, but I'm still here, and I'm still writing. Accordingly, I felt it appropriate to provide a quick update about my latest project.

The prequel to The Runes of Issalia series is now 80% complete, with beta reading and editing phases coming soon. What's it about? Rogue Legacy tells the unrecorded story behind critical events that occur hundreds of years before the Runes trilogy.

The story centers around a teenage girl named Lyra, a girl with a fiery spirit and a roguish attitude. I'm having fun with the book, and I feel that readers will enjoy Lyra's tale. To add a bit of flavor, I've included the book teaser (synopsis) below. Enjoy.

Synopsis for Rogue Legacy by Jeffrey L. Kohanek

The girl who saved the world…despite her rebellious attitude

When tragedy strikes, Lyra runs for her life…directly into the hands of fate. Destiny places her at the heart of a plot to overthrow the rulers of Issalia, a plot she must help thwart. Led by a man armed with powerful magic, and joined by a single soldier who wields an enchanted weapon, the three must face the most massive and fearsome army the world has never known. Even if they survive this epic confrontation, the future is not secure…for the threats surrounding Lyra do not end there.

Sometimes history forgets the details. Sometimes history forgets the truth. Meet Lyra: an orphan, a thief, a liar, a bard, a pirate, a warrior, a princess…a rogue. Her story reveals what truly happened, hundreds of years before The Runes of Issalia series takes place. Within these pages, resides her legacy.

YA/Epic Fantasy Giveaway Featuring Sarah L. Maas

Some of you MIGHT be fans of best selling author Sarah J. Maas. After all, she has sold more than a few books in her two series: Thone of Glass and A Court of Thrones and Roses 

Enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a pre-order copy of her upcoming release, Tower of Dawn, along with another SJM book of your choice, her two adult coloring books, and more.

While your at it, be sure to check out the great YA/Fantasy authors who are sponsoring this event (including Yours Truly).



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Win a Kindle e-Reader and a $50 Amazon Gift Card

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Greetings from the Bay Area Bookfest

I had a great time this weekend at the Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley, California. Not only did I exceed my goal for selling books, I met a bunch of amazing new readers and a few fans who purchased signed copies of books 2 and 3 after buying my first book at last year's event. 

In truth, we authors are lucky if we break even at these events. However, it isn't about making money, it's about connecting with readers and hopefully earning a few fans. Nothing feels better for an author than those readers who seek you out to convey how much they enjoy your writing and that they are eager to read your next book.

I want to send a sincere thanks to everyone for the support and enthusiasm, including: Isla, Quinn, Alec, Alyssa, Marco, Tiffany, Stephanie, Ashli, Morgan, Erik, James, Celeste, Mehki, and many more.

I've included a few pics from the event below. :) 
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YA Summer Scavenger Hunt: The 88th Word

Hello. This is YA/epic fantasy author Jeffrey L. Kohanek. 
While you're here, be sure to check out my books if:


You enjoy stories about teens who rise from obscurity to save the world


You like books about MAGIC


You find yourself wishing you could attend a SCHOOL OF MAGIC


You're intrigued by the idea of DISCOVERING a lost magic, training yourself to used it, and exploring its boundaries


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The 88th word in the YA Summer Scavenger hunt is:
“HER”
When your finished, put all the words together (in order from 1 ~ 140) to reconstruct the “Secret Legend.” and then enter the grand prize here.

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