I am ecstatic to announce that I am a British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) Awards Finalist, being shortlisted for The Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel for Best Fiction for Younger Readers!I am ecstatic to announce that I am a British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) Awards Finalist, being shortlisted for The Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel for Best Fiction for Younger Readers!
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Spring 2026 Books by Jendia Gammon
By a wild stroke of luck, I have TWO books out in April this year, from two completely different publishers! These are the first two of four 2026 standalone books written by me this year. Head here to see all four: Spring 2026 Books My two Spring 2026 books are The Vale of Seven Dragons… Continue reading Spring 2026 Books by Jendia Gammon
My 2026 Books
With 2025 behind us and being quite an epic year, I am now pivoting to an eventful year with my 2026 books. Like 2025, I have four books out in 2026. In 2026, I make the full jump to traditional publishing, and have three other books out via small press. I dance across genres: epic… Continue reading My 2026 Books
Cover Reveal: GODFESTATION
I am so thrilled to reveal the cover for my Appalachian weird horror novella GODFESTATION, out August 11, 2026, via Sley House Publishing! This is such a lush, atmospheric, delightfully eerie cover by artist Danika Corrall. Read more about the book below. About GODFESTATION by Jendia Gammon From Nebula and BSFA finalist author Jendia Gammon, Godfestation is… Continue reading Cover Reveal: GODFESTATION
My Second Book Series
I am so thrilled that THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL is now available! This is my sequel to the Nebula & BSFA Award finalist THE INN AT THE AMETHYST LANTERN, both writing as J. Dianne Dotson. This sequel was part of a two-book deal for a sequel and prequel to LANTERN. The prequel is… Continue reading My Second Book Series
Cover Reveal: THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS
I am completely delighted to reveal the cover for my first-ever fantasy novel, THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS, out April 7, 2026! This the first book in a planned trilogy, forthcoming via Sley House Publishing. What an absolutely striking cover by Chris Panatier, who also illustrated my cover for ATACAMA! Read more about the characters… Continue reading Cover Reveal: THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS
2025 Awards Eligibility Post for Jendia Gammon
It’s awards eligibility post time! This year has been busy on both my writing and publishing sides. Here are my eligible works for 2025, including long and short fiction and illustrations: DOOMFLOWER – Novel – Plant horror, adult, young adult, new adult, mean girl, sci-fi elements, dark comedy, queer YA, teen horror – Published April… Continue reading 2025 Awards Eligibility Post for Jendia Gammon
Cover Reveal: DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL
A last it can be revealed: the deliciously spooky book cover for DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL: A Choose Your own Adventure® Book! About DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL is a brand new Choose Your Own Adventure® book by me, publishing via Chooseco LLC on April 21,… Continue reading Cover Reveal: DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL
To Wonder and Starshine Now Available!
Today, I’m thrilled to announce the publication day for TO WONDER AND STARSHINE! This is my new fantasy and science fiction story collection out now via Trepdiatio, an imprint of JournalStone. They also published my debut, cross-genre collection, THE SHADOW GALAXY. Genres for TO WONDER AND STARSHINE This short story collection features fantasy and science… Continue reading To Wonder and Starshine Now Available!
Cover Reveal: THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL
Behold the fabulous cover for my new novel, THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL, out October 21 from Android Press! This is the sequel to THE INN AT THE AMETHYST LANTERN, a Nebula and BSFA finalist and Lodestar longlisted novel. I am again writing as J. Dianne Dotson for the sake of series consistency. About… Continue reading Cover Reveal: THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL