the beast of rose valley

Cover Reveal The Beast of Rose Valley

J.P. Barnett October 19, 2018 0 Comments

Here it is — The cover for The Beast of Rose Valley! For those who are subscribed to the newsletter, you’ve already gotten the sneak peek, but now it’s out there for the entire world to see. I absolutely love the cover. Writing a book is grueling, emotional work. After that, though, that’s when you really get gut-punched. I went through 52 rejections (or no answers) before finding a home with Evolved Publishing, and every single one of those chipped away at my resolve. Despite the fact that it should have been the book contract that made everything feel real,…
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Success!

J.P. Barnett August 1, 2018 2 Comments

Let’s get right to it — I found a publisher! I’m thrilled to announce that I have signed up with Evolved Publishing for The Beast of Rose Valley, as well as future books in what is now called the Lorestalker series. It’s been a long journey, but I’ve found the perfect partner with Evolved. They boast a quality catalog, as well as amazing authors, editors, and artists. Their books have won many an award, and consistently receive great reviews. I only hope I can live up to the legacy!

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Contest Results SAWG Annual Writing Contest

J.P. Barnett May 4, 2018 5 Comments

Back in December, I submitted a few entries to the San Antonio Writers’ Guild Annual Writing Contest. Preparing flash fiction and short stories for that provided a welcome respite from the grind of trying to finish my current novel. And now, after a few months of judging and waiting, the results are in!

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