Every so often, ideas pop into my head that expand the world of ⚡Thorunn⚡, and Fathoms is one of those. I quite enjoyed writing this piece, since the style is not one I typically, use, but ⚡Thorunn⚡ really demanded that each POV I wrote in was shaped by the headspace of the characters, so this one is rather spare although carefully evocative.
The header art that is embedded within the PDF file below is highly metaphorical, and I invite readers to draw their own conclusions about its meaning when paired with the writing that follows.
I do caution you to read this piece after finishing the novel if you’d like to stay spoiler-free.
I’m thrilled to announce that the exclusive behind-the-scenes vlog for the making of the official ⚡THORUNN⚡ audible audiobook is now streaming exclusively on youtube!
From the first exciting moments as I began embarking on this brand new endeavour, to pushing through unexpected and debilitating pain, this vlog documents the highs and lows of recording, editing, and producing the dynamic and engaging 13-hour long audiobook companion.
Be sure to drop any questions you have about the process in the comments, and don’t forget to download the audible app so that you can listen to ⚡THORUNN⚡ wherever you find yourself.
It’s finally here! ⚡THORUNN⚡ now has an audiobook companion, recorded, edited, and produced by indie author Esther T. Jones.
Over two years in the making, this dynamic and thrilling scifi adventure features over 40 voiced characters and engaging narration that brings this 13-hour story to life!
Special thanks to my cover artist Don Jones for adapting the original artwork to meet audible specifications, and a huge thank you to all past, current, and future readers of ⚡THORUNN⚡!
Your thoughtful review is much appreciated.
An exclusive, behind-the-scenes vlog featuring the making of ⚡THORUNN⚡ is coming soon!
I’m so thrilled and excited to announce that my second book (and debut Young Adult Science Fiction novel) ⚡Thorunn⚡ is now available both as a paperback and an eBook from Amazon, iBooks, and Barnes & Noble.
This thrilling story is set in the far future, with a shady government, a vibrant alien culture, and fantastically imaginative tech. ⚡Thorunn⚡ follows the stories of Kenton Wishings – whose entire family was brutally murdered – and Laine Riven – a rebellious teen spirited away to the mysterious planet by his at-wits-end parents. Their paths clash amidst tragedy and betrayal, and despite how hard they try, neither teen will escape unscathed.
Time is running out as frix season closes in, and their only shot at victory hinges on outrunning the seasoned bounty hunters, savage creatures, and unpredictably violent weather trying to kill them every step of the way. . .
“The world Jones produced is absolutely brilliant . . . from start to finish, I wanted to know more!”
– S.V. Filice, author of “The Summoning (Moral Bloodlines, #1).”
Enjoy following Kenton and Laine’s epic adventures, whether in print or digital media, and be sure to join the mailing list to receive updates about exciting new content, contests, giveaways, and more.
Bonus content in the form of a series of backstory vignettes focusing on Kenton’s best friend Bo can be found on Wattpad here: The Many Misadventures of Bo, and official ⚡Thorunn⚡ swag (mugs, cups, stickers, & T-shirts) is available to purchase via NEXT-GXN on Redbubble.
A special thanks goes out to the author’s wonderful brother, professional artist Don Jones, who was also the novel’s alpha reader, illustrator, and cover designer. (And what a stunning cover it is!)
Additionally, you’re personally invited to the ⚡️THORUNN⚡️ Virtual Book Launch Party taking place on Instagram Live & Twitter starting at 1:00 PM. Talk directly to moi, the author, and get a chance to win some of the swag mentioned above – don’t miss it!
Currently, I’m working on a few stand-alone novels as well as a multi-book series set in a distant and mysterious era, and I can hardly wait to share these next books with you all!
Here it is, friends, the official ⚡️THORUNN⚡️ Spotify playlist, all 85 mins of it!
I listened to these songs quite a bit while drafting, revising, and putting the finishing touches on my novel, and it’s carefully curated (if listening from the desktop, or premium on the app) to give y’all the perfect ⚡️THORUNN⚡️listening experience. A good bit of these songs could apply to either Laine or Kenton, (though some are specific to each – kudos to you if you can accurately guess which!) but some also center around other characters – both friend and foe – and around themes from the novel: family, loss, forgiveness, hope.
The playlist starts off rather melancholy (given what happens to Kenton’s family in the beginning of the book), and bounces back and forth between anger and grief – with some encouragement slipped in between here and there – before leading to a defiant, hopeful ending. I’ve included some relevant lyrics from each song and there’s a mix of styles and genres from a wide variety of artists, though it does trend in the alt/rock direction. Music from the 70’s all the way to recent years has made the list, and there’s even a South African song gracing this collection!
⚡️THORUNN⚡️ releases May 20, 2020, everywhere books are sold, and I would be utterly delighted if y’all gave this playlist a listen while reading. It’ll definitely enhance your experience, and give you a peek into my state of mind while writing.
Just popping in quickly to share this lovely ARC review for Thorunn. So excited for the rest of y’all to be able to get your hands on the novel in less than two weeks!
One of my favourite parts of reading a good book are the characters – and not just the main characters, but everyone else involved in fleshing out the world of a novel. I guess I’ve always been aware of secondary characters, but I really fell in love with the idea of them after I read The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde, which goes into detail about how characters fill the pages in a spectacularly imaginative way.
In writing my own novels, I never plan for the side characters to take on the life that they do – they seem to spring almost fully formed onto the page and dictate how I should write their stories.
Bo, from Thorunn, is one such character. Writing him was always a joy, and he spoke to me – yelled passionately, really – in a way none of the others quite did. I couldn’t help wanting to explore his character more outside of the novel.
When the next YourOcsBackstory event rolled around, I jumped at the opportunity to dive into Bo’s backstory and work through the standout moments that made Bo the prickly, dramatic, and fiercely loyal klia’an we meet in Thorunn.
All the prompts that I filled for the challenge have been uploaded to Wattpad, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them!
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