Blog of Author J Lenni Dorner: What Are They

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

IWSG Writing Plans for 2026

Shout-out to Alex and the awesome co-hosts for today: Shannon Lawrence, Olga Godim, Jean Davis, and Jacqui Murray!

January 7 question - Is there anything in your writing plans for 2026 that you are going to do that you couldn't get done in 2025?

I'm planning to get book three of my Existence series done in 2026. Any thoughts on the cover of Cave of Existence?

Cave of Existince @JLenniDorner

Cave of Existence (Book 3) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"

Fractions of Existence by J Lenni Dorner

Fractions of Existence (Book 1) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"
Proof of Existence (Book 2) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"

📚💙 — J (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Speculative Fiction & Reference Author and Co-host of the April Blogging #AtoZChallenge

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#AtoZChallenge a-to-zchallenge.com Kindly check out the blog hop's website. Watch for special features:

Jan 7- International Creativity Month - Arlee Jan 21- National Be On-Purpose Month - J

Feb 4- Women's Role in History Month - Csenge Feb 18- Fondue Month - Jayden

Thursday, April 27, 2023

W is for What Are They #giveaway #AtoZChallenge 2023 Proof of Existence #UrbanFantasy #Book

Theme:
A behind-the-scenes look at and inside scoop on PROOF OF EXISTENCE, Book Two of the Existence series.
📚 Proof of Existence - Published April 4, 2023

Trigger warning: hostage situation

Excerpt from Proof of Existence by @JLenniDorner
what-are-they.com

What Are They is my author brand for fictional stories.

This scene takes place near the beginning of Proof of Existence. Anyone who didn't read Fractions of Existence first will probably be confused. The main characters are shown using their gifts straight away. Here we see that they aren't even in human form.

It's an Urban Fantasy. Not the kind with detectives though. Expect many pages like this.

QUESTION — What are they? Any thoughts?

Enter the GIVEAWAY http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4fa90ac752

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What's coming up for me?
Bout of Books

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I'm participating in #BoutOfBooks 37 starting May 8. Join me! (You were going to read anyway, right?!?!) https://t.co/EbBvWDtM9z
— J Lenni Dorner (@JLenniDorner) April 26, 2023

Books by J Lenni Dorner

Fractions of Existence (Book 1) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"

Proof of Existence (Book 2) — Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Myths and Legends, Speculative Fiction, New Adult, "Superhero Fantasy"

Lumber Of The Kuweakunks — Mystery, Novella, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction

Jewels of Darterra — Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Portal Fantasy, Novelette

Writing Book Reviews As An Author: Inspiration To Make It Easier — Writing Reference, Literary Criticism

Preparing to Write Settings That Feel Like Characters — Writing Reference

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