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HAPPY FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY IWSG!🎉
Shout-out to Alex and the awesome co-hosts for today: Kate Larkinsdale, SE White, JS Pailly, Olga Godim, and Natalie Aguirre!
Sept 2 question -
Do you have a favorite character archetype you tend to gravitate toward in your writing?
Answer
The Ally: A loyal friend who helps the hero on their path.
The Rebel: Breaks rules to fix a broken system.
In many ways, these both reflect my character Heath, especially in Fractions of Existence. Heath helps Xavier, even when he's unsure if it's the best path.
(The majority of Fractions of Existence takes place in 2005.)
If you have books for sale, on the next IWSG post day (September 2) include links to them in your post:
Prices shown in US dollars.
Fractions of Existence (Book 1) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"
$2.99 https://amzn.to/41XN6sn Amazon
Proof of Existence (Book 2) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"
$3.99 https://amzn.to/46mah1K Amazon
Lumber Of The Kuweakunks — Mystery, Novella, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction
99 cents https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lumber-of-the-kuweakunks-j-lenni-dorner/1136856828 Barnes and Noble
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1015003 Smashwords
Jewels of Darterra — Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Portal Fantasy, Novelette
99 cents https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jewels-of-darterra-j-lenni-dorner/1148171248 Barnes and Noble
Jewels of Darterra — Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Portal Fantasy, Novelette
99 cents https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jewels-of-darterra-j-lenni-dorner/1148171248 Barnes and Noble
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1845486 Smashwords https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/jewels-of-darterra Kobo
Writing Book Reviews As An Author: Inspiration To Make It Easier — Writing Reference, Literary Criticism
99 cents https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/530574 Smashwords
Writing Book Reviews As An Author: Inspiration To Make It Easier — Writing Reference, Literary Criticism
99 cents https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/530574 Smashwords
https://amzn.to/4m2exbF Amazon
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/writing-book-reviews-as-an-author-j-lenni-dorner/1130339074 Barnes and Noble
*PLEASE VOTE for this book cover in September! https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/21126/ *
Preparing to Write Settings That Feel Like Characters — Writing Reference
99 cents https://amzn.to/4cAnp6c Amazon
Preparing to Write Settings That Feel Like Characters — Writing Reference
99 cents https://amzn.to/4cAnp6c Amazon
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/preparing-to-write-settings-that-feel-like-characters-j-lenni-dorner/1121657450 Barnes and Noble
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/530574 Smashwords
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"If you earn more than $100 dollars a year from book sales, meaning your net proceeds after D2D’s commission, your account fee will be waived automatically. Otherwise you will be asked to pay $12 annually to cover ongoing account costs."
Draft 2 Digital CHARGES authors to sell their books. Interesting knowledge for indie authors.
My cousin-in-law sent me this. She's stood by and helped me so much this summer, especially when I was hospitalized twice. And she's a fellow IWSG member! https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/
Fun for those of you who know children and want to encourage them to read!
https://bsky.app/profile/jlennidorner.bsky.social My current favorite social media site.
https://amzn.to/41QBB4P Author page on Amazon — please consider following and supporting this indie author!
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-lenni-dorner I'm grateful for follows! https://www.goodreads.com/j_lenni_dorner
#AtoZChallenge a-to-zchallenge.com Kindly check out the blog hop's website. Watch for special features!
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"If you earn more than $100 dollars a year from book sales, meaning your net proceeds after D2D’s commission, your account fee will be waived automatically. Otherwise you will be asked to pay $12 annually to cover ongoing account costs."
Draft 2 Digital CHARGES authors to sell their books. Interesting knowledge for indie authors.
I do wish the image associated with my link were a different one, but it's cool that I'm featured!🪐💙📚 #BookSky Author in Residence Spotlight featuring @jlennidorner.bsky.social J Lenni Dorner is a Speculative Fiction & Reference Author and Co-host of the April Blogging #AtoZChallenge international blog hop. #specfic #author #indieauthor
— the #BookSky account 💙📚 (@booksky.club) August 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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My cousin-in-law sent me this. She's stood by and helped me so much this summer, especially when I was hospitalized twice. And she's a fellow IWSG member! https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/
Fun for those of you who know children and want to encourage them to read!
📚💙 — J (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Speculative Fiction & Reference Author and Co-host of the April Blogging #AtoZChallenge
https://bsky.app/profile/jlennidorner.bsky.social My current favorite social media site.
https://amzn.to/41QBB4P Author page on Amazon — please consider following and supporting this indie author!https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-lenni-dorner I'm grateful for follows! https://www.goodreads.com/j_lenni_dorner
#AtoZChallenge a-to-zchallenge.com Kindly check out the blog hop's website. Watch for special features!
That was a nice message from your cousin-in-law.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I felt this would be a good way to say thanks, here on this post.
DeleteHow cool that your cousin is a member of our group too. I hope you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteYeah, we have a lot in common.
DeleteI hope you're well. Heath is a great character. I've known about the D2D changes and have since pivoted my entire author business... As I've read and reviewed all of your books, I'm anxiously waiting here for something new ;-)
ReplyDeleteHealing. Working on book three bit by bit.
DeleteI remember the Book It program.
ReplyDeleteSo far, DLP has not been charged a few but we are probably hitting that $100 minimum.
Cool cool
DeleteRebels are very attractive characters. I think it's because they let us imagine ourselves as rule breakers and justice seekers.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting that you and your cousin are members here. Keep it in the family, I say!
LOL. It's a pretty distant family relation, actually. But we get along great.
DeleteOoh! Book it season! You're right. I need to get signed up for my girls. Thanks for the reminder! (Loved that text from the cousin.)
ReplyDeleteThanks. :)
DeleteI have a great time mixing and matching archetypes. Surprises are good too. :-)
ReplyDeleteAgree.
DeleteAn Ally and a Rebel - how interesting. I love friends and allies. They are wonderful characters both to read about and to write. Rebels - not so much. But that is personal. In my experience, most rebels inflict lots of damage on the innocent while they break the rules for their own reasons. Their cause might be just and good and overall positive, but the way they go about their rebellions is usually messy and often bloody.
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