"Would you give your life for those you love?
Major Davis fully intended to return home and raise his daughter. But when the Avars rebel on the desolate, post-apocalyptic planet, he’ll have no choice but to face his own mortality—sooner than he ever expected.
m1ss10n is the stunning new audio drama created by J. Thorn—the first digital entertainment published on the blockchain, on social media, and through all traditional publishing distribution platforms.
J. Thorn has licensed m1ss10n as CC0 or “No Rights Reserved,” waiving all rights to the work and placing the project as completely as possible in the public domain, so that others may freely build upon, enhance, and reuse the works for any purposes without restriction under copyright or database law.
A percentage of all proceeds from the digital collectable goes directly to TeachRock, a non-profit that improves students’ lives by bringing the sound, stories, and science of music to all classrooms.
Your m1ss10n: Grab this story right now!"
"It's always darkest before the Dawn.
Book 1 - Dawn
When the Blackout arrives, Dax Harper finds himself alone and fighting for survival on the chaotic streets of New Orleans. He is on the run, desperately searching for his estranged sister as the riots intensify. An unexpected encounter with his ex-girlfriend thrusts Dax into a leadership position—one he's not sure he can accept. As the hours pass, the city floods, pitting Dax in an epic battle against time and a mysterious new enemy threatening the future of humankind.
Book 2 - Dusk
As New Orleans continues to burn and the flood waters rise, Dax Harper must get his band of survivors to safety. The dark forces overrunning the city need him—for reasons explained by the enigmatic voodoo priest, Papa Midnight. But as the situation deteriorates, Dax will have to dig deep to save himself, his loved ones, and his beloved city.
Book 3 - Night
On the run and desperately trying to save his loved ones, Dax confronts the epic, evil forces now pillaging the post-apocalyptic landscape. Powerful allies and new friends come to his side as the battle of the Final Awakening begins. Dax must risk everything to save himself—and humanity."
"Are readers bailing on your book?
Are you struggling to figure out why?
You might be writing scenes that don't work.
Three Story Method: Writing Scenes teaches you how to analyze your writing in a way that will unlock your true potential and practically guarantee readers will never bail on your book.
Publishing veteran and bestselling author J. Thorn reveals his proven system for writing delicious scenes based on his legendary 'Supercharge Your Scene' challenge successfully completed by thousands of authors.
This tight yet comprehensive book teaches you what you absolutely must know about writing snappy scenes, whether you're a plotter or pantser, short story dynamo or lifelong novelist, rock star indie or a trad pub professional.
Discover:
- What questions you can't ignore when writing scenes
- Where readers are most likely to bail on your book
- Why scenes are mission critical for reader engagement
- When to dangle your reader over a cliff
- How to leverage the Scene Rubric to supercharge your scenes
- Who writes masterful scenes and how you can too
PLUS, included for free—your 'Personal Five-Day Scene Writing Challenge' with downloadable worksheets to guide you every step of the way.
Developed from decades of classroom experience and used to revise millions of words, Thorn teaches you how to use simple tools to master your craft, boost your confidence as an author, and write stunning stories.
No more confusion about why your scenes don't work. Now you know, and you know exactly how to fix them yourself!
Don't waste another minute struggling with your revisions. Three Story Method: Writing Scenes turns you from a struggling writer into a thriving author.
Downloadable worksheet and full list of resources included! Get it now!"
"This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration.
Co-writing can be an amazing experience when two minds come together to create something new in the world. Or it can be a painful process that ends in disaster! In this short book, bestselling authors J. Thorn and Joanna Penn share tips on how to successfully co-write a book and avoid the pitfalls along the way. It includes excerpts from their private co-writing diary, honest notes written every day on a fiction project that will help you on your own journey, and a sample co-writing agreement.
In this book, you will discover:
What is co-writing?
Benefits of co-writing
The difficulties of co-writing
Finding the right person to co-write with
Before you start:
Written legal agreement
Practicalities and process of co-writing and co-creation
Excerpts from Risen Gods co-writing diary
What happens if it goes wrong?
Other types of collaboration and co-creation
Tips for multi-author boxsets
Tips for managing a multi-author collaboration
Thoughts on a four author collaboration:
Authors on a Train from Chicago to New Orleans
Appendix 1:
Example agreement
If you want to improve your writing skills and your productivity, co-writing might be the right thing for you. Download a sample and try the book now."
"Storytelling isn't complicated. We'll prove it to you.
Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn't writer's block. Maybe you need a writing process.
Publishing veterans and bestselling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft.
This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World.
Discover:
- Why you need a system to finish a first draft whether you plot or pants
- What Aristotle said about storytelling thousands of years ago that still applies today
- How studying Star Wars can make you a better writer
- What some of the most prolific authors believe about the craft
- How all stories can be reduced to three components
- Which archetypes create a more engaging reader experience
- How the Hero's Journey is alike and different than the Virgin's Promise
- Why you should cast your characters like a movie producer
Developed over 10 years and applied on millions of words of fiction, Thorn and Bohannon will show you how to layer your approach and build a fantastic story from the ground up.
No more staring at a blinking cursor when you sit down to write!
Become a master storyteller today. Three Story Method will transform you from a struggling writer into a career author.
Downloadable worksheet and full list of resources included! Get it now!"
"On the run and desperately trying to save his loved ones, Dax confronts the epic, evil forces now pillaging the post-apocalyptic landscape. Powerful allies and new friends come to his side as the battle of the Final Awakening begins. Dax must risk everything to save himself—and humanity."
"It's always darkest before the Dawn.
As New Orleans continues to burn and the flood waters rise, Dax Harper must get his band of survivors to safety. The dark forces overrunning the city need him—for reasons explained by the enigmatic voodoo priest, Papa Midnight. But as the situation deteriorates, Dax will have to dig deep to save himself, his loved ones, and his beloved city."
"It's always darkest before the Dawn.
When the Blackout arrives, Dax Harper finds himself alone and fighting for survival on the chaotic streets of New Orleans. He is on the run, desperately searching for his estranged sister as the riots intensify. An unexpected encounter with his ex-girlfriend thrusts Dax into a leadership position—one he's not sure he can accept. As the hours pass, the city floods, pitting Dax in an epic battle against time and a mysterious new enemy threatening the future of humankind."
"'With every light comes a shadow.' - Dustfall
When Gaston splits the tribe and convinces Seren to join him, Jonah must lead the remaining Elk despite the constant threats on the road to Eliz. But all is not what it seems in the land of the winter ruins. Invaders from the north have secretly traveled south as well, forcing Jonah to risk everything to save his clan and his family.
From best-selling authors J. Thorn and Glynn James comes Dustfall, a new postapocalyptic series chronicling one man's challenge and his epic quest to save what remains of humanity."
"'With every light comes a shadow.' - Dustfall
In a ravaged tribe on the edge of humanity, the suspicious death of a chief thrusts a man into a dark realm for which he is unprepared. When Jonah inherits leadership of the Elk Clan from his father, many in the old man's inner circle question his son's ability to lead the tribe to their winter shelter at the ruins of Eliz. A dark stranger, a journey over hundreds of miles of dangerous highway and clashes with feral gangs will push Jonah to the edge.
From best-selling authors J. Thorn and Glynn James comes Dustfall, a new post-apocalyptic series chronicling one man's challenge and his epic quest to save what remains of humanity."
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