J Thorn

Craft, marketing, and mindset are the cornerstones of a successful writing career. In this collection of short essays, J. Thorn explores strategies that help transform struggling writers into career authors. Each article provides a glimpse into the author life, covering all aspects of living as an independent author and publisher. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this collection will guide you along the path to publication in J....

Voodoo and black magic has always been part of the mythical lure of New Orleans. Join us on a journey through the historic French Quarter where shamans and the spirit of Marie Laveux linger. Four mysterious and thrilling stories from eight authors guaranteed to send a chill up your spine. Dark Shadows 2 represents the culmination of the second "Authors on a Train" experience led by Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn-a writers' retreat beginning with an overnight...

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...

KILLER - He's going to find you.A generation after manned space exploration provides hope to those on our dying planet, scientists discover a method for sending human DNA into the far reaches of the universe and the distant past. But only Americans with superior genes and a clean criminal record qualify. A government agency, Colony, creates the Lottery to sort through the masses, hoping to find those worthy of populating other planets to save humanity....

Struggle. Doubt. Fear. Why aren't your books selling? How can you improve your craft? You're confused, feeling isolated, and not sure what you need to do to take your author career to the next level. You're not afraid of the work, just confused about what it is you need to be doing to live the author life. Enter, the mastermind. No matter how experienced, independent, and motivated of a writer you may be, forming or joining an author mastermind can...

HEY KIDS! ARE YOU READY FOR AN EXCITING ADVENTURE? Jocker and Bivy savor the summer days while splashing around at the local swimming pool. When an old enemy turns up to warn them of an impending storm, the birds take flight. But they are too late. The cloud delivers them to the shores of Maryland, where they begin a new adventure. With the help of a flock of rebellious seagulls and some old friends, Jocker and Bivy must face a fearsome foe in Cardinals...

HEY KIDS! ARE YOU READY FOR AN EXCITING ADVENTURE? Jocker and Bivy are back, flying high in the Ohio sky. One day, the cardinal siblings discover a new problem, a hawk named Merlin, who is determined to rule the forest. With Hoset, Renaldo, Boris, and the addition of a few new friends, they finally band together to save the day in a Return to Upworld.

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...

Don't waste your time--we've got it figured out for you. Planning a novel isn't easy and planning a collaborative novel can be overwhelming. Join bestselling authors and the hosts of The Career Author Podcast, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they show you the proven process to take your idea to draft. Avoid the common pitfalls of collaboration and apply a system refined over dozens of their co-written novels published by Molten Universe Media. From...

Levi Phillips is a warlock living in the woods of rural Ohio. With his apprentice, Matthew, Levi operates one of the most ferocious covens in the world, known as The Black Fang. Managing the coven like an international corporation, Levi controls its enormous wealth while running a moonshine operation as a front. But when a plot to assassinate Levi is exposed, the warlock decides it's time to destroy The Black Fang and the destruction could create...