I’ve been asked a bunch of questions lately, and I feel like I’ve been saying a lot of the same stuff (sorry – that gets boring, I know). So if you have a question, the answer just might be here…
1. Will there be a False Prince movie?
Things are still moving forward, and the screenplay is still being written for Paramount Pictures. It takes time to make it as awesome as I know it’ll be, but no solid news yet! For those interested in seeing a movie get made, the best thing you can do is to help build enthusiasm for this series. When the fan base grows, the studio’s interest in making a movie grows as well!
2. When will Book 3 be released? What’s the title? Can you give us any hints?
Ah, the title of Book 3 is literally the biggest secret I have right now (which shows you how lame my secrets are). That title should be announced soon though. The book will probably be released sometime next spring, though I don’t have an exact date yet. As to some hints, if you’ve finished THE RUNAWAY KING, you have a pretty good idea of where book 3 will go. So you already have your best hint.
3. In Book 3, will the king choose Imogen or Amarinda? Will anyone important die? Will I see more of my favorite characters?
Probably. But maybe not. Those questions (and more) will definitely be answered in the third book. Or not.
4. Will there be any more books in the series?
Only three books are planned at this stage. I’m always open to writing more in this world, but I also have a great new series planned to follow this one and I’m really excited to share that story too!
5. Hmm, what’s that new series? Is it any good?
The new series is called THE PRAETOR WAR, and it’s a magical alternate history of ancient Rome where an escaped slave becomes caught up in a plot to overthrow the empire. Sounds uneventful, I know, but I’ll throw in some gladiator battles, chariot races, and treks through the sewers to spice things up.
6. When will your INFINITY RING book be released?
The title isn’t final, but I should have that and the cover to announce soon. The book will be released on December 1. The other books so far are excellent, so stay caught up on those so you’re ready for Book 6 this winter!
7. Milk or Dark Chocolate?
Dark. Definitely, dark chocolate.
8. Will you come to my school/town/bookstore/event?
Maybe (see #7 above). See my Visits page for more information about where to begin.
Okay readers, anything else?
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Oh, I would LOVE a movie! I will drum up all the excitement possible and pray, or hunt down Hollywoodites and make them hurry and write that screenplay, because a movie of the False Prince would pretty much Make My Life. Your next series sounds great, too! Huzzah for good stories and books!
Thanks Danielle! If everyone had your enthusiasm, it’d probably be made already, right?
Oh, yes. But everyone DOES have the enthusiasm… some of them just don’t know it yet. :)Others probably just don’t know how to hunt down Hollywood writers. Remedy both those situations, and BAM! Movie made, and like I’ve said before, you’ve Made My Life. You, me, and the whole world will then = extremely happy campers.
Thanks Danielle!
Hi! So, so, so happy that I have a way to contact you and about the movie. I read the whole trilogy over the summer, and I absolutely loved it! I think you should do a crossover with Angie Sage, the author of the Septimus Heap series. I would love for Jaron and Septimus to meet!
Hmmm, Jaron and Septimus, huh? I wonder how they’d get along? It’d be an interesting crossover story for sure!
Love the books we’re reading them in my ELA class and we are almost done with the first one so excited.
Thanks very much, Grace! I’m glad you’re enjoying them!
Jennifer i am begging you, can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE X300000 make a forth book in the false prince series. I just finished the shadow throne and im balling my eyes out because the sreies enden please please please make another book
Hmm, well I will promise to think about it. 😉 In the meantime, thanks very much for reading my books!
Ms.nielsen I would also think a movie is good if you plan adutions I do not mind being in the movie.
Thanks Hassan! If they do auditions, I will post it on my website. Keep your fingers crossed!
Hi Jenifer a nielson who was your favorite author as a kid and illistrator
Jody, When I was much younger, I really loved the illustrator for Dr. Seuss’ books. I still do, actually. As an older kid, my favorite book was “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton. Do you have a favorite author and illustrator?
Mrs.Nielson if they do have auditions do you now where they will be please say Cincinnati Ohio
Hassan – I won’t get to choose where the auditions happen or anything they decide to do with the movie. All I can do is let readers know what the movie makers decide to do. That would be cool though!
Will there be a book 4 to the palace prince because I LOOOOOVVVVEEEEEEE that series and it’s such a unique idea to write a story about an orphan boy who becomes king and lead cart by to war and wins.Its just so exiting and I’ve read through all three books and I HOPE u can make a 4th book
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Shirley, there are no current plans for me to write a fourth book in the Ascendance series. I might one day change my mind, but right now my attention is elsewhere. Perhaps one day though! Thanks for asking!
Please? I really can’t live without a fourth book. Or a short story about stuff that happens in the future. In fact, I don’t even need a story! Just please tell us what happens next!!! Please! I’m begging you!
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I loved ur books….I really loved the character sage…u added lots of humour. more funs and
tricks.last minute plans and strategies were realllllly superb…ur book is beyond legendary.I just loved it.
Thank you very much. I’m glad that you loved the book!
Please make a 4th book.The first 3 were amazing and I’m sure you can make plenty more in this series.
Thank you, Luke. I’ll consider it!
I know this is from a long time ago but why was the false prince not made into a movie it mad me sad. I was also mad that you only made three books because at the very end of the 3rd book imogen and jaron get married and so does to is and the princess and roden finds his dad this would have made a great book. I wish you would make a 4th.
Hi Hailley! I totally get what you’re saying about wanting more books. Every time I went to write more of the series, Sage just wasn’t cooperating (go figure). And what I realized is that finally, his life is in a good place and he really didn’t want to get in any more trouble.
However, in February, I’ll release THE TRAITOR’S GAME, which is specifically for fans of THE FALSE PRINCE. So I hope it’s one you’ll check out!
Honestly, I’d loved to see a movie from this. It would be amazing and awesome 😀 (keep up the great work)
Thank you, and fingers crossed!
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A movie NEEDS to be made for the series. Its too good and a movie for the series would bring so many good aspects that the book brought like humor, adventure, surprise, and character to like and dislike. WE NEEEEEEED THE MOVIE!!!
Comment Tbh i feel like a movie would ruin this beautiful sereis like most movie adaptations do
definitely agreed
I love the false prince! and totally cant wait till The Shadow Throne is released! i have heard rumors that Jaron is going to die in the third book. Is it true?
Thanks, Roxanne! Yes, there is a rumor that Jaron will die in the final book. Whether he will or won’t….find out on February 25, 2014. War is coming…
I hope that Jaron does not die, and your books will definitely be something that will leave a pleasant legacy. Keep writing, I hope
I will keep writing as long as people keep reading! Fingers crossed for Jaron! 😉
What is the name of your new seiris?
The Traitor’s Game, which I think will be out next February or March (2018). I hope you’ll like it!
yes! I love these books! I read them all in 2 weeks and ever since Ive been wishing that a movie will soon be made! i can’t find anyone to ask to make it, but i really hope they do! if they make one it would make my life so much better and i would be buying it as soon as it came on disc! i just LOOOOOOVE this trilogy
I don’t care how slow the process is but I love that screenplay is being worked on! I hope the movie is as good as the books!
will there be a book 4?
There are no current plans for a fourth book, Abby, although this could change at any time. Thank you for asking.
Hi, I loved the false prince series! I was wondering if you were making a movie or writing another book.It was amazing how the book was written and it felt as if you were inside the story. Please, please, please make another book or make a movie.The series is my favorite!!
Need a 4th book!!
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Awesome that the screenplay is being written. Even if the progress is slow, that’s something.
Thanks Natalie!
Jennifer, I don’t mean to pressure you or anything, BUT PLEASE PUBLISH BOOK 3 ASAP. This is the best series I’ve ever read and I honestly can’t wait till it comes out!
Thanks Nicole! Book 3 (THE SHADOW THRONE) will be out on March 1, 2014. I wish it could come out sooner, but that’s the date!
Hope the movie is as good as the book is!!!! I don’t care how slow, I can’t wait until for a movie for this book!
Thanks Lauren!
Anything about casting?
Nope. It’s still too soon, unfortunately. But hopefully one day…
I think your new series sounds really interesting! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for it. As well as for future news about a False Prince movie, because I think it could be great!
Thanks Stephanie! I think False Prince would make a great movie too, so my fingers are crossed!
Im sure The series would be a fanastic movie and I know you will make sure its like the Book (; Your new series sounds Awewsome! I love History almost as much as Fiction sounds like a paradox but one of my other Favorite books of all time is Fanastay Combined with historical Figures So im very Excited to hear about the Book! As for question three… it will kill me to wait but it will just make reading it better! I just hope jaron tries not to get hurt oh wait theres a wa- never mind good thing Imogens around .
Hee-hee! Thanks Sam!
Hi. My daughter Catherine and I got introduced to The False Prince through her libraries DCF club. We have both now read The False Prince and The Runaway King. Love them. Can’t wait to see what happens in the final book…….do we really have to wait a whole year? Movie plan is amazing news too. Thankyou.
Thanks so much, Hillarie! I know there’s still a bit of a wait, but it should be a cool book, so the wait will be worth it!
Hello,
I have read all of your books and I love them, they are currently my favorite books right now and that’s saying something because I read almost 4 books a week. I was just curious if you base your characters/events on real people/events. Also i’m really looking forward to the third book and your new series.
-Eric
That’s a huge compliment then, Eric, and I appreciate it! I don’t base my characters on real people because as you know by now, I’m pretty cruel to my characters, and I couldn’t do that if they had come from people I really knew. Every so often, i get inspiration from small life events that figure into my stories, but never major plots. Thanks for asking!
Ok first of all this is probably my favorite series! I can’t wait for the third book to come out, seriously it needs to come out RIGHT NOW!!! I have a few questions (more like A LOT of questions) about what’s going to happen in the third book but you’ll probably want to keep that a secret:) Oh. My. Gosh. A movie would be awesome! And if you need someone to play Imogen…..that would be really cool too;)
Thank you Elena! Yeah, I probably need to keep the third book a secret for now, but I will be asking for predictions in the coming months, just for fun.
And thanks for the offer about Imogen. I have no control over who is cast, but I do love the idea of a book fan getting into the movie, for sure.
Hi jennifer!
i don’t know if you remember me but you visited my school and told me there was going to be a movie for the false prince but I was wondering were the auditions were? Thanks
PS: remember? your inner extraordenary.
Angela – It’s too soon yet to know about auditions, or if the movie will even be made. Sorry it’s such a slow process. Hopefully I’ll have more information before too long! Thanks for asking.
When do you think the 3rd book will be out because I can’t wait!
Probably next spring, Sami. A long time to wait, I know, but it’ll be worth it!
Do you think Imogen and Jaron will end up together cause I really need to know.
Brenda, there is definitely an answer to that – thanks for asking!
I am just hoping that imogen gets choosen because they seem like a perfect pair for each over. Both seem to have each other charcteristics. They also remind me of Jaron’s mother and father.
Interesting point, Sammy. We’ll see in book three… 😉
I also heard Jen’s new series comes out in 2015! >insert 5 minute fit< I think your the true wizard here Jennifer, an evil one! XD casting such a spell! Almost as good as Merlin……..
Thanks Cayla – Praetor War will be launched in 2015, but only so the third book of Ascendence can come out next year!
I wish I was smoking hot guy! Because I would want to be Sage :3 but I’m a girl, so Imogen? Only because she has a thing with Sage! If you can’t be them, be with them- A wise banana once told me! Oh, quick question! If you were to marry ice cream and get life insurance on it, would you get money if the ice cream got eaten? 😉
Hi Jennifer!
I was just wondering if you knew were the audition were for the false prince? BTW I LOVE THE FALSE PRINCE! BEST BOOK EVER!
Sorry for asking again I didn’t see the reply.
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Just finished reading The Runaway King…AMAZING. So psyched for the third book! Thank you for creating such a fantastic trilogy:)
Thanks Tony! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the boos so far! I hope you’ll like book 3 too!
Hi Jennifer! I was just wondering who do you think makes a better match for Jaron, Imogen of Amarinda? Like, if he randomly met both of them on the street, with no prior obligation to marry Amarinda, who would be better?
PS: also, I love all of the characters in the Ascendance trilogy and the books are my absolute favorites (well, maybe a time with Neal Schusterman’s Everlost), but I was wondering if you could delve into Amarinda’s character a bit more in Book 3. It seems like she has a lot of potential for becoming an amazing character, and just needs her chance to shine 🙂
Thanks for asking Tina! I definitely have opinions on who might be the better match for Jaron, and I’m guessing you have some thoughts on that too! 😉
And I’m glad you’re interested in seeing a little more of Amarinda – hopefully she’ll get her chance in the third book!
I read both books in this trilogy and I really want to know when the 3rd is coming out and where I can get it. I really want you to come have some book signings in Mississippi because I really want them signed.
when I finished the 2nd book I was SO shocked 😀 Thank you for writing the best line of books in the world!
PS. Please make Jaron live
PSS. If there are auditions for the false prince can you inform me? I would be perfect for Imogen
If things progress so there is a movie, I will post audition news on my website. That’ll probably still take some time though!
Dakota, Book 3 will be out next spring, and should be available in bookstores and online. I’d love to come to Mississippi sometime for a visit – let your librarian know (you never know!).
PS No promises about whether Jaron lives, but I do promise to make the third book as exciting as the first two!
Awesome!
I got my friend to read the False Prince and she loves it. 😀 I’m very exited about the 3rd. This has been the best line of books ever. That would be awesome if you came to Mississippi!
PS. that makes me nervous how you say “No promises” HaHa. 🙂
Thanks Dakota! I always love hearing when someone recommends my books to someone who ends up enjoying them.
And yeah, I’m going to have to stand by that “no promises” thing. Just sayin’ 😉
Haha. 🙂 I’m sure she has finished it by now. 😀
I can’t wait for the third! I’m going to lose it if I cant read it soon! It would be awesome if you made like a prequel trilogy and\or a sequel trilogy like Jaron’s family’s story or for the sequel you could have like what happens to Jaron when he is older.
Sorry if it bothers you when fans bother you with ideas I just really like the idea 😀
Dakota, I actually think those are great ideas. I’ve got my plate pretty full with other writing commitments right now, but I’m always open to the idea of writing more in the series if there’s demand for it. Jaron is a great character to write, and I love the world. Thanks for the suggestion!
PS. My brother and I want to audition for the false prince. Imogen and Mott 🙂
If the movie progresses to that point, then I’ll post audition information here on my website. It’ll probably still be a while before we know anything, though… Keep your fingers crossed!
Cool! I will be looking everyday for new things!
I got the idea of the sequel and the prequel thing from a line of books my brother read.
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I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the series, just finished runaway king( best book ever). I recommended your series to almost every one I know plus I did a book talk on them. I can’t for the next book!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Natalie! Recommending the books to others is the highest of compliments!
Hi Jennifer!
I have a quick question.If all the characters were placed in present time at high school,what would they be like for eg, would Imogen be the cuter nerdy girl at school and Sage be the really cool dude?
Angela – I love questions like these, but I think readers are better equipped to answer them. I always think it’s interesting to see how the characters are perceived when they’re placed in other settings.
I’d like to know how do you feel about your international fans? Here in Brazil I made a lot of my friends read the false prince. Now we are waiting the book two arrive here. It would be perfect if one day you decide to visit my country ^^
Felipe, I love my fans from everywhere in the world, and would love to come to Brazil! I hope as more people there learn about the books that I will get to come one day. Thank you for reading, and for sharing the books with your friends!
Hello! I have read The False Prince, and it was very spectacular! Your books are so wonderful! Do you hopefully know what the third book of the series is called, because my teacher, and I are wondering so much?! I hope the third book will come out soon! It will be a gift if you replied to this!!! Thank you!!! 🙂 (your books are so awesome!)
Thank you Paul – I think I just replied to you on another post, but you should expect to see the third book next spring. A long time to wait, I know, but I think it’ll be worth it!
Just finished listening to the Runaway King, and I am excited for the next book! I just have to say that I was so pleased by Jaron and Amarinda’s conversation at the end of the book. I think they’d be great together, but more than that (and I’m saying this without knowing what happens in the 3rd book) it seemed really mature and REAL, if you will – Jaron clearly has a connection to Imogen, but sometimes in life that’s not enough. Amarinda and Jaron seem like the more real/true possibility. Looking forward to finding out what happens!
Thanks Catherine. Their conversation was a hard one for me because I knew they’re both trying to do the right thing, and yet it’s not what either of them really want. And you’re correct – that is a reality of life sometimes.
I can’t wait–and still have three chapters of THE RUNAWAY KING left. thanks so much for writing the ascendence trilogy (or at least starting it.) i got the 2nd book yesterday and am almost finished. the further i get the more you inspire me. Keep taking chances with your writing!
(i know this has almost nothing to do with the article. sorry about that)
Jen – I appreciate your challenge for me to keep taking chances with my writing. That’s actually great timing for something that’s in my head today! And thank you very much for reading!
Jennifer, I love how mysterious you are as to what your third book might hold! Keep us readers guessing and don’t give anything away. 🙂
I do have one question (though it may not be the kind of questions you were looking to answer).
What advice do you have for (very) new authors? Any tips on world building and the fantasy genre?
Thank you so much! 🙂 Keep writing, you’re amazing at it!
Thank you, Katie. For beginning writers, I strongly recommend going back to your favorite books and studying them like textbooks. Figure out exactly what that author did that worked for you, for characters, with emotions, with the rise and fall of the plot, pacing, language, etc. You will learn more by doing that than from any writing book. The second thing I recommend is to find people you really trust to be honest with you and start showing them your writing. It’s really hard sometimes to do that – I still struggle with that – but if they are honest enough to tell you what you need to know, they will make your writing better.
For world building, there are some wonderful worksheets online specific to the genre you’re writing in. You can google to find them and they’ll help you begin to define the rules. Another tip I recently heard and loved was to not rebuild anything that already works in our world. For example, unless it’s necessary for the plot, the sun can still rise in the east and set in the west. A new world will always disorient the reader a little anyway, so don’t make something unfamiliar if it’s not necessary.
And on the mysteriousness with the third books, that’s only so readers don’t know that in the third book, Imogen [THIS COMMENT HAS EXCEEDED WORD COUNT]
THANK YOU so much, Jennifer! I really appreciate you taking the time to type out your advice. It’s very helpful and I’ve already begun to use it!
And ha! You almost had me for a second. 🙂 You are awesome. Looking forward to the third book!
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Hi Jennifer! I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed both The False Prince and The Runaway King! They are amazing books and I look forward to reading Book 3! 🙂
Thank you very much, Laura! I appreciate you letting me know!
So where will you be having signings? I really want to get The False Prince and The Runaway King signed.
Will there be any more book cons in Texas? My cousin lives there so maybe if there are, her and I can go to one. 😀
Dakota, I think I’m actually finished traveling until fall. Once I start to figure out that schedule and locations, I’ll start to announce them here on my blog. Hopefully one day I’ll get to somewhere near you!
PS. Do you have any tips to start a book?
Dakota – I tend to like a story that begins in the middle of action, when your hero/heroine is confronting a problem that shows the reader who they are and leads into the main action. So for your story, ask yourself the question, “What is going wrong for my main character right now?” Start there, and good luck!
Wow. thank you I think I’ll use that in the next book I write!
I’m writing one right now it’s not that good but it’s the best one I have written so far 😀
Wow! Thank you for that I think I’ll have to write another book soon and use that.
The one I’m writing now isn’t very good but it’s the best I have written. 🙂
I’ts called captured to escape. 😛
Awesome! Keep going with it and you’ll get better and better.
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Agreed!
I loooooooooooved the false prince. i reaaally hopee they make it into a movie. I haven’t read the second book yet but i’m waiting for that golden day……
Thanks Rose! I hope so too!
Hey, me and my friend wanna know how the movie thing is going. Is it a go?
Too early still to know. It’ll probably be several months yet before a decision is made. The screenplay has to go through a few more revisions and unfortunately, that’s just takes time. Keep your fingers crossed though!
I was thinking of a great book title for the next book since all your book titles have awesome names but I came up with The Lost Hero or The last hero. I thought that this would be a great title because you seem to be having something with the prince and king thing so why not hero. Also Jaron is the lost prince of his kingdom. 🙂 8)
Those are very cool titles, Sammy. Where were you several months ago when I had to name this thing? 😉 The title of Book 3 should be announced soon! I hope you’ll like it.
I really admire how you answer all of the posts! Thanks for being such a great author!
Thanks Abby – though I have to confess, I thought it would be sorta funny if I didn’t respond to this one comment. You’d have been like, “What? Really Jen?” 😉
lol I was just thinking that! And I would have found it very entertaining 🙂
Hee-hee!
ms. nielsen could u give us hints or details about how book 3 in the ascendance trilogy is gonna go?
I’m afraid I can’t share many details yet. I can confirm that there is a plot and it will have characters in it. Also, I have included several words in the story, some of which include “the,” “it,” and “sword.” (Sorry, the last was a bit of a spoiler.)
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Actual details will be coming soon! When I can talk about them, I’ll release it here on my blog!
And a 2 things one a movie would be amazing for the False Prince and 2 if they do make a movie for book 1 do you think they would make one fro the other 2 books as well
Will-I-Am; I think a movie would be amazing too, so keep your fingers crossed. I think the intention by the producers is to plan for all three movies to be made, though of course that depends on how the public responds to the first movie. It’s a crazy industry, so nothing is ever guaranteed, but I am hopeful!
I can’t wait for your third book. but your other series sounds real awesome!! looking forward to it. and like everyone else, I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU VERY MUCH FOR A FOURTH BOOK!!! I WILL EVEN WRITE IT FOR YOU ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PUBLISH IT!!!! also,I’m gonna hunt down the screen writers and force them to make your movie.
Thank you, Arya! I will always keep open the possibility for a fourth book, but if I don’t, I promise to make the next series well worth picking up. And thanks for the offer to write the book for me (though I think I might have to be the writer) and also to hunt down the screen writers. If you hope for a movie, the best thing you can do is help spread word about how much you liked the book. More readers = more interest from the studio!
Why did you write this book? Like what made you write it?
Hey Catherine, check the sixth question down: http://jennielsen.com/faq
I also second the fourth book thing!!!!!!! And if you don’t, PLEASE DON’T LEAVE A CLIFF HANGER!!! Also- you probably hate requests but, can you show us a bit of Jaron future? Like at the end of Harry Potter it told about who married who, kids, what happened in the world, ect… THAT WOULD BE AWESOME IF YOU DID THAT FOR JARON (and his future partner… ;D )
Bella – This is great input. Regardless of whether any books follow #3, there won’t be a cliff hanger at the end of this next one. And I think it’s a great idea to give readers a little glimpse of Jaron’s future….*if* he makes it. Just sayin’…
Now why would you kill him off? He does stupid things but…. That is not my biggest worry, unless of course- you tell me I need to be worried? (My attempt to drag hints out of you! Hey, a girl has to try, right?)
Yeah Bella, you can definitely try getting hints from me! As to whether you should worry – Jaron could never be *that* reckless, right?
I have to do a report on an author. Your books have been my favorite books. I am almost done. One thing the teacher listed that I should have is birthdate and death dates. I know that you a death date but would you mind sharing your birthdate? Thanks Kaylee
Kaylee – Yes, luckily I don’t have a death date, because if I did, it would be really freaky to answer this question, right? 😉
My birthday is July 10, 1971. Thanks for doing the report!
You are my favorite author! I first read The False Prince in my book club and I just learned about the series! I already have it planned out: my birthday is in a couple weeks, so I will ask for The False Prince and The Runaway King; then when the last book comes out in December, I will ask for it for Christmas!
P.S.
I am also a young writer, when I was in fourth grade, I wrote a 13 page story about a dragon named Fuggles!
Elle – That’s awesome you are a writer too! I love the name of your dragon and I hope you will have time this summer to continue with your writing. Thank you for making these books a part of your birthday (Happy Birthday, by the way), but I have a little unfortunate news – I do have a book coming in December, but it’s for INFINITY RING, a different series. The third book in the False Prince series son’t be out until very early spring, probably March 1.
Then I guess I’ll use my Christmas money and gift cards to buy it! Thanks for the info. 🙂
Terrific! Thanks Ellie!
Hello Jennifer, I just recently finished your 2nd book in the series! I live in Britain so it made learning about medieval times much better when my teacher recommended it to me. It was a quite lovely book, and I was just wondering if you could make there be a strong female role in the final book. I know it’s quite annoying when fans suggest ideas especially when you already have something planned, but I happen to really enjoy Amarinda. She seems strong and persistent and a helper to Jaron. Both seem to have the clever feature to them. Keep up the hilarious comebacks ,insults, and attitude! They add so much color to the book.
Truly amazed, Anastasiya
Thank you Anastasiya! I like Amarinda too and I already consider her to be a strong female in the story. But I hope you will enjoy how things work out in the third book. Plenty of comebacks, insults, and attitude to come as well!
No thanks needed Jennifer,
I should thank you for this lovely writing.
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These books are amazing! I will definitely drum up excitement!! I hope this is made into a movie! Tell us when casting is, it would be amazing to try out! Hahahaha… Wouldn’t that be crazy? A huge fan as a character!
Bella, I will definitely announce casting – if there is a movie, having a fan cast in a role would be awesome!
Sorry about that last question… I hadn’t read your 5,000 other answers to the same question before i asked. Sorry! By the way- you are amazing at fast responses! It is so cool that you care enough to talk to fans! Thanks!!
Bella – These comments do get really long for readers to plow through. Maybe I need to do more blog posts, eh?
Perhaps..
Dear Mrs. Nielson
I understand that you have been asked that question many times as well, Mrs.Nielsen, but
Dear Mrs. Nielsen 11/30/13
(My computer suddenly went black and I couldn’t continue my comment. Please excuse that, and the fact that my REPLY jumps around a bit.)
Anyways, I understand that you have answered the same audition questions many times, but still I am compelled to ask: Could there be a chance that they may be in Utah? And right now, what year are we looking at? I hope you aren’t annoyed that I’ve asked this, and if you are, I apologize.
When I was in 6th grade at Majestic Elementary, the class started reading “The False Prince” and my friends and I took it home and finished it ASAP. We still haven’t stopped talking about the first book. And then when my friend Anna got her hands on the second, we went nuts!
We’ve all loved your books so much, and I personally wish the series would never end. Thanks for being so considerate!
/Kiaha
Thanks Kiaha! I’m afraid I don’t know where auditions are going to be, or even how they’re going to conduct them. But when I have news, I will post it here on the blog. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the books!
Hi! In the books Sage/ Jaron do the trick of rolling a coin over his fingers. Ever since the first one was released i wanted to learn how so I practiced and practiced and practiced with a quarter. I still have not learned how! Is there any suggestions or videos you know of to help me learn how to do it? Also any specific coin? One last thing I would like to thank you for bringing Sage into my life! Your Ascendance Trilogy books so far have made me start writing my own book! Thank You! God Bless!
Sarah – Learning to roll a coin is tricky, but it can be done. There are a lot of great YouTube videos that demonstrate it, but one I like is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmx426xBmKo
And I LOVE hearing that you’re doing your own writing! That’s fantastic – keep it up!
Hey, after reading the books i’ve always wanted to know if you could personally have the strength to do what Jarron has done.
Also, can you rolla coin over your knuckles?
What an interesting question, Sam. I don’t know if I have Jaron’s strength, but I’d like to hope I have his willpower – the courage to never give up. I’m not very good at rolling the coin, but I used to know a kid who could do it just as well as I described it in the books. It’s very cool to watch!
Ms. Nielsen,
If there was one part of either book you could change, what would it be? And i have to do an author’s study and after reading your book I decided to choose you. Is there another way I can get into contact with you to do an interview? Thanks
Jake, any changes I might make to the books are pretty minor. I’m really happy with how they’ve turned out. And thank you for doing the interview with me! The best way to contact me is via email: jen@jennielsen.com
Ok so I was wondering- 1. Do you have a date for when the title (for book three) will be coming out? 2. As an author do you think there is a lot of demand for the genre you write for? Because I love to write and (hopefully) one day will be able to publish a book. I love to write what you pretty much write. (Like genre wise) Thanks!
Bella – I don’t know yet exactly when Book 3’s title will be announced. Probably within the next two or three weeks…I hope. I think for writers looking at demand, that there will always be a demand for well written books in any genre. When JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter, there wasn’t really a “demand” for fantasy, but she had a book so good it drew readers to her. So as you write, find the best story inside you and then write it as good as you can. The genre doesn’t matter, only the writing.
Wow! That’s great advice! Thanks! Thank you so much for answering all of my questions… I loved talking to you. 🙂
Bella
Good luck!
Hey Miss Nielson, I lovethe False Prince. I love that it is a DCF book. I will vote for it. Who is YOUR favorite character? I didn’t know it is a series either!
Thank you for reading Cassie, and for voting! This is a series, and book 2, THE RUNAWAY KING, is already out, if you’re interested. Other than Jaron, who is my favorite character? Well I really love Mott, and I think Imogen is completely awesome. Do you have a favorite?
Oh my god! a False Prince movie! That would a dream come true! I’m sure it would become a movie, it’s too good of a storyline for it NOT to become one! I adored book one and two. I just can’t wait for the third to come out. I always have a habit of falling in love with series were the ending books are coimg out. But I’m positive it’s worth the wait. I would love to play Imogen, but I’m an awful actor. But I still day dream. I can’t wait for the third book and a movie!
Thanks Belle – I’m hoping for a movie too, so keep your fingers crossed!
Hi,
I’m writing a story for my english class and i was wondering how you get your ideas.
Sean – There’s no magic to find my ideas. Working writers find their ideas in the same way that student writers do: through daily life experiences, songs, dreams, or prompts from other stories/movies, etc. One thing that might help you get ideas is to start asking “What if” questions a lot. So you’re sitting in class one day and ask yourself, “What if aliens landed in the parking lot right now?” Or you’re bored at home and ask yourself, “What if something – your imagination can tell you what – went wrong here?” What if questions will often lead you to great stories ideas. Good luck with your writing!
Hi,
when will the third book come out?
Sean, it’ll probably be the first of March next year, or maybe a couple of weeks earlier.
Hi again. I just wanted to say that I want to be an author when I’m old enough. Do you have any tips? Also, ever since I read your books my writing is much better. (and longer, in third grade, my longest book was five handwritten pages and now my longest in 48 handwritten pages!) Your books are amazing!
From, Tori.
Tori, if you look on my blog under the tab “For Writers,” you’ll find a bunch of tips for writers. But I’m glad your writing is improving. Keep working on it!
Dear Ms.Nielsen
While i was rereading The runaway king for the 3rd time I came upon very important details about Jaron’s relationship toward Imogen. In the end Princess Amarinda and Jaron have a private talk of their ruling together. He accepted her as his Queen, and informed her that he would be over Imogen very quickly. Although, we all know in his heart, he can’t live without Imogen–
“I want you to be alive! I don’t want you to get killed!” -Imogen escaping the pirates as Jaron was allowing her to escape.
“You’re what keeps me alive.” -Jaron whispering to Imogen as she escaped the pirates, before Roden appears.
So is this a clue for book 3. Because I really like Princess Amarinda too its just that I feel that Imogen would be a better match for each other. But if you do end up putting Imogen and Jaron together can you also try to make sure Princess Amarinda gets someone to or at least gets to play a important role too.
Emma, that’s cool you pulled those messages out of those end scenes, but as to whether they’re clues for what will happen? You’ll have to wait and see… 😉
Are you going to tell what the next book is going to be in the assecdance trillogy??? I love your books!!! They are the best books i have read.
Thank you, Nate. To find out more about Book 3’s title, go here: http://jennielsen.com/archives/825 (or look on my blog)!
Dear Ms. Nielsen,
I am a huge fan of the ascendance trilogy and practically cried because my brother informed me it was the 12th not the 13th. For my birthday I had planned to get the 2nd and 3rd book of the Ascendance trilogy but when we got to the store the person who helped us find the books noticed that the 3rd book hadn’t come out yet. My brother as a birthday gift recommended from me only got me the 2nd book, so I asked him if by Christmas the 3rd book came out if he could get it for me. I think that the 3rd book will have to do with the War in Carthya because you said yourself that if you finished “The Runaway King” that you knew what the 3rd book will be like. When I noticed that “The False Prince” was part of a trilogy I thought that the 2nd and 3rd book would be boring and after reading the 3rd book I am almost going to scream if the 3rd book doesn’t come out soon. My own Best Friend Haeun Park didn’t allow me to read my own book of “The Runaway King” yet she will let me read the book coming out in the fall by Rick Riordan. You two are my two favorite authors and if wrote a book together I would faint.Your Ascendance trilogy is my favorite trilogy because it is so action packed. Usually in the books I read I am really bored so I skip a couple paragraphs but for your books I read every single sentence. I may not read your book again for another couple of years or until I forget about what happened in a book. When I still have the book fresh in my mind I don’t like reading it again a couple weeks later.
Sincerely,
Cecelia Avalos
P.S. Can you email me I would like to talk to a professional writer for a book I am attempting to write on my own.Thank You
Thanks for your kind email, Cecelia! No, the third book isn’t out for a while yet, but I will be revealing the title and cover on my blog tomorrow! If you ever want to email me direct, my email is jen@jennielsen.com.
No offense,
But, I think everyone is way too hyped about the Ascendance trilogy. It seems like just a regular series with a semi interesting plot. No offense to you, your a great author but the series isn’t good.
No offense taken. Best wishes in finding something closer to your tastes!
Do you have any advice for someone looking to become a writer?
#1. Read, read, read. #2. Choose a favorite book and study it like a textbook. Why do you love it? What did the writer do well? What would you change if you could? #3. Write every day. Just like you couldn’t become a great pianist without practicing every day, you couldn’t become a great writer without practicing that too. Good luck!
I love you Jennifer Nielsen!! I really do! thank you for creating a wonderful book. 🙂 you don’t know how much i fell in love with your characters, especially Sage/Jaron (obviously). I can’t wait for the next book!! March is such a long wait, but it’s definitely worth it 🙂
Thank you, Abby!
I have another question that has been bothering me for a long time. The people of The False Prince and The Runaway King obviously believe in the devils. They mention them more than once. And they have a church, because they talk about the priest and meeting Sage/Jaron at one. But do they believe in God? Or do they just worship the devils?
Sarah, they do believe in a Deity but rarely mention Him. They will talk about the “Saints,” who would be the positive force that opposes the Devils. Jaron references the Devils more because he tends to believe the Devils work harder at making his life hard than the Saints work at making his life easier. Bad things that happen are said to be caused by the Devils, while just the opposite would be true of Saints.
YOUR BOOKS ARE COMPLETELY OVER HYPED. THEY SUCK!!!!!!!! THEY ARE WAY TO CLICHED.
Best wishes in finding a book closer to your liking, Jakub.
That isn’t very nice to say. If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all. Jennifer this isn’t very good for you to let people abuse you like that. You are professional and millions of people love your writing. I know that I am only 11 years old, but that isn’t constructive criticism that is someone who wants you to stop writing your books. I shouldn’t be bossing you around since you are the adult sorry. I just had to speak or write my mind since I haven’t been doing that lately.
Thank you, Cecelia. Awesome that you are the kind of girl willing to speak your mind.
Thank you for responding. It has been rough times for the past couple of months with my family.
Sorry to hear it. Better times are coming…
I hope that’s what happens in “The Shadow Throne.” Better times will come after the war.
Dear Ms. or Mrs. Nielsen,
I would like it if yo responded to my emails or even checked your email lately. For I have emailed you 2 times and there has been no response. I have thought that this website was a scam, but then I knew that it wasn’t because nobody would now this much information unless they had been copying it off of your original website. I thought these ideas were crazy, but in somehow I thought that they were theoretical. I don’t mean to insult you or anything, but it had just come to my mind. I had to let it out or else it would pain me to keep it a secret. Thank You!
-Cecelia Avalos-
Cecelia –
This is my website, so I do the responding to blog posts. However, if it’s a busy sort of day (like yesterday), I may not get to respond right away. Thanks for posting.
Best wishes!
Jennifer Nielsen
I am so excited for the shadow throne! I can’t wait! Keep up the fantastic work Jennifer!
Thank you, Angela!
Dear Ms. Nielsen,
I am truly very sorry for my earlier comment. It was very inappropriate and rude. I never meant to disrespect your exceptional work. After reflecting I understand how rude my comment must have been. I never meant to hurt your feelings. I also thank you for answer the comment with so much maturity. Please find it in your heart to forgive me. I am only 12 years old and did not understand the consequences of my action. Forgive me please. Its too much to ask but please try.
No harm done, Jakub. It might’ve been a bad day when you commented, and that happens sometimes, right? All is well.
Hey Jen if they do make a movie, will it stay mostly to the book?
Some movies like The Lightning Thief aren’t even close to the book, and it is just annoying. I know no promises on the movie, but I hope there is one!
And is Sage suppose to be short, I can’t really recall…..
Thanks! 🙂
Duncan, I hope the movie will stay close to the book too. I always think adapted movies are better when they do that.
And yes, Sage wouldn’t consider himself very tall.
Is there any hint you can give us to the third book? THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME! 😀
Okay, here’s a hint – I can confirm that Jaron is in it. Also there’s a war.
War is coming…
OK Thanks!
Oh and I think a good song to fit Jaron/Sage is Don’t You Worry Child by Swedish House Mafia. Well it is kind of like his life anyways. Don’t you think so?
Yeah, that song seems to fit really well. Good call!
Hahahaha thanks for those hints!
Would’ve never guessed! 😉
Umm, when I was planning to make that book into a movie with my friends
14,15,16. I made a song, that I was going to put into the credits.
it’s called ” Destiny”
It has to do how Sage didn’t want to follow his Destiny and was running away, but now he’s running back because now he sees clearly that it was who he was meant to be. I only have the lyrics. I just need to put music to it. Though I don’t know how.
BTW, Could I be an Extra?
Thanks Mrs. Nielsen!
Thank you for allowing us to enter your world of Imagination!
Jubilee
hey Jenifer, i just wanted to know for school what are interested in, and there should definitely be a movie for the false prince. its a great book
when you wrote the book were you aiming for a particular age group
I don’t think I really aimed for any particular age group. I try hard to write the best story I can, because I believe a good story is naturally going to appeal to a lot of readers.
Thanks Sweetness! I hope the movie will happen – keep your fingers crossed!
my friend wants to know what your interested in for our English task on the false prince
and i will keep my fingers crossed
Sorry – I don’t understand your question.
if there is a movie i will b 1st to see it
What do you like to do for fun??
Hmm, I enjoy movies, hanging out with my family, reading, and going on walks in the mountains.
what are interested in, what do you like doing when ur not writing a book
Oh, okay. Well I’m a mom, so I do Mom things. For fun, I love to curl up with a great book, or watch movies. I enjoy swimming, and it’s always fun to get together with friends and family!
Jennifer you bring happiness to the world be proud your series is the best!! 🙂
Thank you, Gil!
I was wondering when is the correct time the third book comes out because one said somewhere in February and another in May (which one is it).I also wondered after this book you could make one about Jarson’s life in the future? By the way your the best author of all books to me. Once I read the pages I can see it happening in my mined because its so amazing.
Jessica, The Shadow Throne will be released on Feb 25, 2014. And that’s a cool suggestion for future books (provided he’s still around after Book 3, right?). War is Coming…
And thank you for the kind words. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my books!
So close,can’t wait.
After The Ascendance Trilogy will there be planed a new awesome series? Also I looked up on You Tube “The False Prince Trailer ” all your fans made a trailer all ready. Go check them out, it’s amazing what we can do(awesome fans:))
I’m working on another series now called The Praetor War. I don’t know at this time whether there will be more Ascendance books. Thanks for the heads up on the YouTube Trailer – I’ll check it out!
🙂 Thanks for the answers Mrs. Nielsen.
Hi I love your book so much and really like the character Sage. I cant wait for the third book to come out 😀 I going to be really sad when the series is over!!! I was wondering what the character in your next season(The praetor war)
is going to be like I hope they are like sage.
Liv – The main character in Praetor War is named Nic. He’ll have some traits in common with Sage, but he’ll have a few of his own. I really like him though!
Thank you so much for writing Ms. Nielsen. You probably don’t remember, but you got in touch with a close friend of mine- Callum A? Anyway, he showed me what you emailed him back and I was very touched that you respond to your readers like this. Not many ‘famous people’ do that. Thanks so much for an amazing series with awesome characters (you go Jaron!). Please please please keep writing!
Thanks for your note, Sarah. It was my pleasure.
Thank you.
Today once my friend and I got on the subject of reading.”how come you always win that reading award for most minutes read?” Alexis said. I should Alexis the books I always read . . . “The False Prince and The Runaway King” She had no idea how good it was till she read the first pages. Alexis went back to the cover and asked ” what is with the broken crown and sword “. I had no idea so can you please tell why. Oh and by the way if Nic has some of Sage traits I all ready know this book is going to be good.
The broken items are symbols of a broken kingdom. They are looking for the person who can put everything back together again.
A comple more days till the 3rd book comes out! Can not wait. Alexis started reading the first book yesterday and is already about three fourths done. Now me and my friend share the love for your books. By the way when do you estimate when the Preator War comes out. Sorry I’m not trying to rush you we just really love your books. 🙂
I think Praetor War is scheduled for sometime next spring (2015), but I don’t know an exact date. And thank you for reading!
It is my pleasure.
I wish you knew when the auditions were for the movie, then a lot of people would have the chance to audition for it. including me,lol
Ugh, I know. Hopefully within the year I will know more. But as soon as I hear any news, I’ll put it up here on the blog.
Hi again. I’m sorry to keep asking you questions but I kind of got an idea for a book and if it is ok with you I kind of need some tips. Can you please help me out?!
Jessica – Feel free to ask if you run into specific issues. Otherwise, you can look for some general tips here: http://jennielsen.com/for-writers
Good luck!
THANK YOU!
If there was a twist that Imogen was actually a royal that would be cool
You NEED to make a movie!
If you don’t then I think I will go insane.
Me and my best friend four are really happy that you are probably going to make a movie. The False Prince Series is my life!!!!
Many thanks, Tris. Paramount is currently considering the screenplay. Keep your fingers crossed!
I had a huge comment saying how great of a writer you are but I forgot to put my email so it deleted but bottom line you are amazing I’m pumped to read you new series false prince series was outstanding and keep writing . Your books are better than the hunger games and divergent and those were great books thanks for writing false prince series and I hope the screenwright goes through !!!!
Thank you, Daniel!
Hi Jennifer Nielsen,
If you have auditions I would love to audition. Also,I was in the 5th grade class at Covington.
That’s awesome, Alicia – it was a fun visit! If a movie happens, I won’t have any say in the auditions or casting, but I hope you’ll get a chance to try. Good luck!
Thank you!!!
The false prince is an awesome book. Jaron will pick neither Imogen or amirinda. But if he had a choice u all know who he would pick. U will get to see main charectors. And some if them will die. If u haven’t read this series yet I highly recommend that u do. It is one of the best series I have ever read. And I do hope for there to be a fourth.
I sooooooo hope there will be auditions! Cause I really want to act as Imogen! And I hope that some auditions will be in the Bay Area cause nothing ever happens here. It is soooo boring!!! But I sure hope a movie of your books come out!!
I hope so too, Kaitlyn! If you get a chance to audition, then I wish you the best of luck!
Hi again is there any way you will ever make Any thing similar or maybe EVAN continue the false prince I want more please it is the only book I will read ask anyone I love u and I hope one day u and I can meet or talk or something cause ur amazing like MY GOD ILYSM AHHHHHHHH
Arianna – My next release, MARK OF THE THIEF, will have a similar feel to THE FALSE PRINCE, although it takes place in Ancient Rome, and that book’s hero, Nic, has his differences from Jaron. But I hope you’ll like it. You can read more about it here: http://jennielsen.com/archives/1214
Is the movie still in the works because I would LOVE a live action adaptation of my favorite book!!!
I agree, Ashley – that would be very cool! I should find out in February whether it’s going to be made. Watch my blog then for any announcements!
I am almost done with my book and I wanted to know if you would like to read it when i’m done. I would love it if my favorite author would comment my book Gifted. Its a mix between Micheal Vey and The Shadow Throne. Also my book club and I are hoping you make a movie 24 seven.
Thanks very much for your offer. I would consider it a great privilege to read your works, but unfortunately I am so full with projects of my own that I can no longer read for others. I do encourage you to share your writing, however, because that is a great way to know how to get better. A cross between Michael Vey and Shadow Throne sounds awesome! Thank you for thinking of me and for your kind words.
Please I loved your Ascendance trilogy series please make a 4th book. I beg u to make a 4th book
I can promise to give it serious consideration, Barath. Thank you!
Its fine and I meant to say instead of the Shadow Throne, the False Prince. Thank you for the encouragement i’ll need it.
😉
For your writers tips I have another one. Time period words. For an example-if the character is in mid evil times they can’t text the King and say whatever they need to say. I’m not sure if you have this one. 🙂
That’s a good one – I’ll add it!
It seems like the 3rd book should have a sequel!! You have to write one!! I can help edit it I love editing!! Even my English teacher said I will make miney off of editing one day!!!!!
That’s a kind offer, Caitlyn (though my editor might get jealous!). If I ever decide to write a fourth book in the series, I’ll announce it here on my blog first!
Omg when I saw the question about the movie I was so hyped that you would say yes. Sadly it became a maybe but there’s still hope!!! I love your books so much that I want to keep on reading it over and over again so I could relive the moments of first opening the book and enjoying it from the very first page to the very last page! I hope you continue writing your amazing books!!!!!! 😀
Thank you! We should have news in February, one way or the other. And I will never quit writing (couldn’t do it if I tried!) 😉
hello
the author of the best book my eyes ever caught on!
your book is truly amazing, day and night i would read and read and read. i couldnt stop, when i was done i looked for more similar books like the false prince.
you kept my eyes open all night. i love tht book to death and it would be amazing if there was a movie, i want them to make a movie, and i wish u could keep conitnuing on making wonderful books… your amazing and i wish to make a book like yours! and SAGE! he is amazing character, hes a trouble maker and just so soooooooooooo clever! i wish ppl existed like him, u made his character magical and who knew tht he would be prince jaron, now tht part i had to read over and over and over, i read ur book 5 times already and i will keep reading it becuz its the best, i cant tell u how amazing u are. how can hollywood not make a movie of such a fine story. they NEED TO OR ELSE HOLLYWOOD IS NOT GOING TO BE AMAZING. becuz ur book thrilled me and enlightened me and i just couldnt believe the truth. sage was a hero and amazing character. i mean till this day, i cant believe he is prince jaron
u need to give me similar ideas of making my next book
im planning on making a book and i woulld love ur help
Nadia, the best ideas for your story are already inside you. What you need to do is figure out the story that is calling to you. If you’re looking to do something similar to False Prince, think about what it was that grabbed you so much. Are you wanting a character similar to Sage? Or a twist similar to how that one twists? Or a medieval story? Once you identify the exact thing you’re looking for, you’ll know where to begin on your own story. Good luck!
Ah thanks, Nadia. Keep your fingers crossed on the movie, and until then, happy reading!
hello
one thing im going to tell you right now is that while reading your book the false prince series, you made my other favirote books look like trash. you have inspired me and i just cant stop reading that book, especially the false prince i keep reading it over and over again and i cant stop, your the best author in the world and i wish the world has more of you, u really inspred me and i just love how smart the character sage or shall i say jaron. you made me stop up all nigth long rereading parts just so i could know thats its true. it was a shock to know sage is actually jaron. OMG you are my favirote and i wish they make a movie out of it. the false prince is amazing and my favirote book ever, i have worlds, my world and when im a reading books world, you made the false prince feel almost alive, as if i were one of teh characters not watching everything accoring, it was amazing book. im planning to read it aover and over again. i made a book called Stolen Tears by Nada Asad, and im planning to make another book almost like the false prince i really need your help, u have no idea of how much help i needed till this day and now i can get help an ideas from you. u have to help me please. this is my only chance of making such a lively book that will catch a persons eye, so please give me thoughts of stories i can write ab, plz help me i really need my favorite author to help me , plz plz plz, i wanna make a book almost like urs, adventures and make up a character as clever as sage. i need thoughts and i know ur just the right person to ask, plz. i really love the false prince alot, i wish to amke one like it, so ur help is my need. u have no idea how happy i will be if u offer help, and btw ur book inspired me alot, ur such a great author, never seen one liek u, ur amazing, and wonderful on making books, wish u best luck and once again, plz help me, i really do love ur books, i cant even explain it in words,
here from u soon at form here, plz reply and once again i love ur book to DEATH
Thanks for your kind words, Nada, and congratulations on having already written a book! That’s fantastic! You said you wanted help, though I’m not sure exactly what help you need. If you’re wanting to do something similar to The False Prince, then do this – go through the book again, but this time, read it like a writer. How did I set you up for the big twist? What do you notice about the dialogue, descriptions, etc? How are the characters described? Really study the book and as you do, I think you will get ideas for what you want to add into your own writing.
Good luck!
Thank you so much, and i will do what you said, i really am happy to hear from you, but i was thinking that i should make a story most likely similar to the false prince, and i want it to have a big twist at the end, so the readers can open their mouths so wide so wide shocked at what the truth is like i was when i found out that sage was the prince jaron. i want something similar but a different story like for example i want something that at teh end of the book, will show you a shocking part. i was thinking about writing about this boy who always gets beaten at this orghanage and at teh end he found out that he wasnt an orphan after all or soemehing like that, i need something strong, something that will keep the readers stay up all night, i will do what you told me but if i still need help, i will always ask from you
sorry if thats bugging but i really need an idea. almost like the false prince, i like back in the days stories that has to do with dungeons and castles and more, i want something to start with except how will i do that without even knowing the story itself. i want a character almost like sage who actually hides something like sage hid the fact that he was prince jaron, i really am clueless and i have no type of idea, why don’t you tell me what you think i should write about, telling me is a huge gift from you, that’s a promise 🙂 because i literally have no idea what to write about that is similar to the false prince……………… what do you think
Try this, Nada. In the center of a paper, write your story idea – like, “Orphan boy.” Then ask a question, such as, “Who is he?” And make yourself come up with five possible answers. Then ask another question, such as, “What does he want?” And come up with five different answers. Keep other questions coming until you know you’ve found your twist. This is the way I often create twists also.
thank you i really appreciate your help 🙂
You’re welcome.
Can you make a fourth book to the false prince it is a great series.
Thanks for asking, Brendan! I might write a fourth book one day, and I know what I’d write if I did. But for now, I have no plans for more books in this series. My attention is focused on MARK OF THE THIEF (my next release) and a standalone fantasy book I’m writing for fall of 2016. I hope you’ll check those out and enjoy them too!
Well if you do can you let me know when it will come out.
If I do, I’ll definitely post it here! Thanks, Brendan!
When will the second book to the praetor war come out?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I’ve already read the first one and can’t possibly wait to read the second!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Though I’m afraid it’ll still be a while. The second book will be released next February.
Hello Jennifer,if you could describe sage as on actor,who would it be?
Hi Ayden. I’ll give you a link to a picture I often used while writing Sage’s scenes. This is of the actor Emile Hirsch, but many years ago, back when he was a teenager. However, I think the look and expression capture Sage perfectly: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/253820128973736292/
Also Jennifer,if they do decide to make a movie about the false prince,please let me know at ___. I might want to try out fora role in the movie.
Unfortunately, Ayden, I’m not able to do personal notifications about movie news – there are just too many people who have asked. However, I’ll post the information on my website, probably around mid to late August. I hope you can watch for it then.
Hwy jennifer, currently on the thried book, ur amazing! Please write a fourth and do make a movie!
Thank you very much! No plans right now for a fourth book, though who knows what the future will hold? Movie news should be coming in mid-August, thumbs up or down. Stay tuned!
My class and I read the first book “The False Prince”, and I LOVED it! I now have 2 other books to add to my Summer Reading List! Since Mott IS my favorite character, I can’t help but wonder; if you were to make a book centered around his back story, what would you name it? Who’s your favorite character if you had to choose? (Also wanted to mention: my whole entire school loves your book, and the 6th grade are doing a project for our humanities fair this year, and will probably do it EVERY year! Something every student would look forward to!)
Thank you, Meghan. I love Mott too – to me, he is the perfect friend, something you will see more and more as the series progresses. I might one day write his backstory, long before he ever meets Sage. I haven’t given any thought to a title, though.
For favorite characters, other than Mott, I do love Sage – he’s very fun to write. I also love Imogen a lot and a character you meet in book 2, Fink. I’m glad it’s a story your school is enjoying so much. That’s awesome!
Can I just say- It feels awesome to talk with an author! Especially my favorite one! Thank you for making my day!
I love talking to readers – thanks Meghan!
Ms. Nielson,
Hi! I am a HUGE fan! My sister and I read the first two books then had to waitttttt for the 3rd book….but it was soooo totally worth it!
I love all three books and they are the first books that come out of my mouth when asked what my favorite series is!
After we read it we talked our Dad into reading it (he listens to audio books due to a busy work schedule) and he LOVED it too!
Then we talked our brother into reading it and he also loved it….
I am in several fan groups on Pinterest and we all talk about when we laughed and cried and what are favorite parts are. 😀
I was wondering…what would the Ascendance Trilogy Fandom be called?
I saw a girl say we should call it the Ascenders…..but I thought maybe if we could get a fan name from the actual author that it would be even better!
With love,
Madi <3
Also, I just recently joined the TAB (Teen Advisory Board) at my library, and I am able to plan the recommended book displays in the teen room….I plan on putting the Ascendance Trilogy up
Thanks very much, Madison! When you recommend the series to others, that is a huge compliment! I don’t think there’s an official name for the fandom – Ascenders is really good – but I have also heard the use of Royals, which I like too.
Hello once again Ms. Nielsen!
I just saw that there would be news about the movie in mid-August! That makes me ecstatic, because my birthday is around that time! I’m definitely praying for you!
Thanks very much, Meghan!
Will you be writing another book in the Ascendance Trilogy (I know only 3 books) I just finished the third book and wish that there were more adventures with Jaron, Roden, Imogen etc.
Hi HB! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the Ascendance Trilogy. There are not currently any plans to continue this story, though that may chance one day. All it would take is Jaron whispering in my ear that he is ready to get into more trouble! 😉
When and where will the auditions be because I would LOVE to play Imogen. And I am a huge fan of your books.
Hi Nicole. The movie has not yet been green lighted, and probably no decision will be made on it before February. If the script is approved then, soon after, they will assign auditions. If I get any information about auditions, I will post them on my website. Good luck!
Thank you so much. I have one question though, what age do you think Imogen should be because I think I might be to young.
In the books, Imogen is about 15 years old. I don’t know how old the producers will want Imogen to appear to be, though. That decision will be up to them. I say you just wait and see if they hold auditions and then at that point they’ll describe the kind of actress they’re looking for.
Thank You
Ms. Jennifer,
Hello! I am a big fan of your books! I have read the first two and completely fallen in love with them! I am currently reading the third, and am on the edge of my seat. Literally. But I have a question. I am currently writing a book called The Forbidden Lands (I am only 12) for NaNoWriMo’s Young Writers Program, and was asking for some advice for writing it. I would really appreciate it! My dad was offering to send it to a few publishers when we finish, if I am proud of it. Again, I would love some advice for writing my story. Thank you for your time! -Val
Hi Valkyrie, thanks very much for this kind note. And congrats on doing NaNoWriMo – at any age, that’s a big deal! For advice – I dunno, because every writer has different issues, and every book is different. However, one thing that might help is whenever you get stuck, to ask yourself, “What is the worst thing that could happen to my main character right now?” Now, you might not do that thing, but just by asking that question, you’ll probably get some great ideas. Good luck!
I’m dying. I miss sage/jaron. Sniff, I hope the movie comes out soon, I hate it when a series comes to an end. I end up not reading the last book. Sniff.
🙁
Do you know when the auditions for the movie are, if they haven’t already held them? Because I’m really determined to audition since I look a lot like Imogen.
The movie hasn’t been green-lighted yet, so there have been no auditions. I should have the next movie update in late August. At that time, it could be a yes, no, or another delay. If it’s a yes, I will post audition information here on my blog as soon as I get it!
when is the movie happening i have read the series over 550 times i can practically say word for word page by page book by book for all three book need to know what happens after the third book please right a 4th one please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please please please please pleAse please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perhaps one day! I can say that much. Thanks, Ani!
I miss jaron and his dare devil soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what did you want the readers to know by the end of the book? I chose your book to do a book report and I’m not sure what the answer is.
There’s no right or wrong answer on this, Samantha. Just consider anything you think might be a good lesson learned from the book and say, “Hey, I bet that’s exactly what she intended!
Who is Imogen
It’s in The False Prince! I think you’d like her…
You are an incredible author and I hope the best for you and your career. You deserve all the awards out there.
Sincerest thanks, Asres.
Please make a movie and a new ascendance trilogy book thx
Thanks for asking! The next update on whether there will be a movie will be sometime in February, so watch the blog then. As to whether there will ever be another Ascendance book…well, we’ll see… 😉
Hi Ms. Nielson i love your books.
And there really needs to be a movie because I was gonna do a book report but there are hardly any good pictures of them….!
Hmm, unfortunately, I think even if there is a movie, it might not be made in time for your book report. Good luck!
Thank you, Naomi.
Hey,
I have read the ascendancy trilogy and the mark of the thief, the books are amazing.
Are you going to be making more series?
By the way, I wanted to start a book of my own, but I have no idea what to do. Any suggestions on where you get the ideas?
Thank you, Celina! I’m working on a new series now called The Traitor’s Game that should be out in another year. I’m super excited for it and I hope you’ll love it.
On book ideas, my biggest inspirations are music (every song tells a piece of a story), historical events, and then sometimes ideas just pop into my head from nowhere.
Try this: Anytime you get even the smallest idea – a line of dialogue, an idea for a scene, a character name – anything at all, write it down in a journal. The more you do this, the more you will teach your brain to become aware of ideas when they come. Because you are getting them, you’re probably just not aware of how often. Good luck!
Hey Jennifer! I so so so so so so so hope there’s a movie and a 4th book😏. I would LOVE for there to be a 4th book because this one literally my All-time favorite series and it was just so amazing AHHH! I almost does when it ended I was sooo sad! PLEASE make a 4th book it’d be SOOOOOOO incredible!! THANK YOU SO MUCHHH!!❤
Thank you, Urwah. I am always considering the question of a fourth book. Perhaps one day… 😉
Aww well I really really REALLY hope you do!!! What’s t the status on the movie btw?😁
No news yet. I hope there will be soon!
Oh ok thanks! I honestly just REALLY have my heart set and fingers crossed for a 4th book. Really wanna see what happens next😁😅
❤️
This was an amazing series! I don’t usually read these types of books, (I usually stick with classic literature), however this is quite worthwhile. All the plot twists and the dialogue is so well written! I’m excited for the future, since the hope of more books from you is a possibility!
Thank you very much, Elizabeth! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Was Sage Prince Jaron from the beginning??
Yup, from the beginning!
A movie would be like, the. Best thing ever!
Well, yes, but…http://jennielsen.com/archives/2007 🤔
Hi Jennifer!! I’ve been a fan of everything you’ve wrote since three years 😍 I’ve even taken to read the ascendency trilogy to fifth and sixth grade children ( my siblings and they’re class fellows) a chapter a week for the past year 😊) they love it sooooo much!! I’m sitting with them right now and you’re getting a hello from your biggest fans emaan shayan and Muhammad (they’re only 7-9 years old 😋)
I’m so curious to know whether there will be a movie or not! I’m looking forward to it!!
Also I have a question that ivy you being an author can answer for me 😅 do you know of any other books that have characters like jaron? Even if they’re a bit myife it’s fine since I’m 18 and the false prince was the only book I’ve ever read that juvenile fiction 😋
Thanks! Lots of love and hugs from 15 of your lil fans 😘
Hello Hareem – thank you so much for these kind words and for choosing this book to read with your group. Please give a hug to Emaan, Shayan, and Muhammad and tell them to keep reading – it’s the best thing they can do for their lives right now.
The movie plans have been put on hold for now, I’m afraid. Perhaps in the future, another studio will pick up the series, though.
And your other question is hard for me to answer since I’m too close to Jaron’s character to be able to compare him to other characters. But there are so many great books out there, I hope you will discover many great characters ahead!
Best wishes – Jennifer
HI Jennifer,
Huge Fan of the Ascendence and am currently reading book 3. The series is so cool! Thanks for taking your time to read this also. Really hoping that you will write book 4 and if it cant be about Jaron then hopefully his kids maybe. Please don’t stop the series at 3.
Thank you
Best of Luck
Super Mega Ultra Fan,
CK
Thanks for your thoughts, CK!
I’ve read all of your books and am re-reading the ascendancy trilogy. I love Jaron’s awesome comebacks. Are you left handed? Is that why you chose Jaron to be lefty? Just some questions. Thank you for making me not able to put any of your books down!
Thank you very much – I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the books. And yes, I am a leftie. That was my gift to Jaron.
Sorry to bother again-I just wanted to say thank you so much for responding. It’s been one of my lifelong dreams to communicate or contact my favorite author in some way. I have the rest of the ascendancy trilogy on hold at my library so I can reread them😂 Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
You’re most welcome!
I’m so sorry again-I just wanted to know what kind of dog you have😂😂
A Golden Retriever. She’s a beautiful dog, though she’s kind of a carpet sometimes and has been known to eat cow poo. 💩
Hi again,
I also wanted to know how old Jaron was when the books take place. How old was he in the first book and then the last? Thanks!
He’s nearly 15 at the start of The False Prince and 17 in the final scene of The Shadow Throne.
Yes but I do remember Conner saying that prince Jaron would be 14 at the beginning of the first book before he found out that he was the prince the whole time
And also he kept saying “several months”and to me that doesn’t seem like two years
Sage’s age at the beginning of False Prince is “nearly fifteen,” and near the end of the book, he would be at his fifteenth birthday. Accounting for the events of Runaway King, recovery time for what happens at the end of that book, and the timeline of the third book, more time passes than it may seem.
Thanks I know that was a lot of random questions. I have a chocolate labradoodle, he has an attitude, but it’s really funny. I’m trying to earn allowance to buy the Ascendance Trilogy.:) Thank you so much again and I can’t wait for what comes out next! (In reality I am almost squealing because I’m having a partial conversation with you; thanks!)
Yup, there’s always something coming next! Thanks, Rachael!
Even my phone lock screen and home screen wall papers are False Prince based. Lock screen is Keep calm and lie like Sage and home is the quote where Conner says “He doesn’t look so humble now.”
“I got over that too,” I said. Favorite and most hilarious quote. I am so sorry if I’m being annoying it’s just I’ve never been able to do this with a favorite author before! Thank you a bajillion times!
You’re not at all annoying – thanks for being a fan.
OK I promise this is my last question- Sage is supposed to have blonde/brownish hair, correct?
Sage naturally has brown hair, but in book 1, was lightening it.
Oh ok so he lightened it after his last talk with his father at the church? And then Conner wanted to darken his hair to make him look more like the prince.
Yup!
I’m really sorry I didn’t realize I had this many questions. Two more- Are there any accents from countries around the world that are similar to Carthyan? Avenian? And are Imogen and Mott from Carthya too?
The closest would be to think of Carthya with a British accent and Avenian like the Telmarine people from the movie, Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
How did you think of the name Jaron?
Jaron was the name of a boy I used to know a long time ago. He was such an awesome kid, I used to think if we had royalty in this country, he would have been a prince. So when it came time to name my prince, it was always going to be Jaron.
Thank you so much Mrs.Nielsen! You will always be my favorite author. Have a great summer! (If you can in Utah)
Hi again-
I think I have to do a project later in the year for eighth grade where you have to contact an author and ask them questions for a multi-genre type report. Would it be OK with you if I asked you questions here on your blog? Or are you too busy to answer them?
Hi Rachael, if you give me at least a couple of days notice, and the deadline for when you need the answers back, I am happy to respond. Send the questions to me at jen@jennielsen.com
Thank you so much! I’m not even positive we’re doing the project, but thanks so much for being willing to answer the questions!
Jaron is the most interesting, funniest, unique, and awesomest character I’ve ever read or seen. I’ve learned to use my left hand, and to roll a coin over my knuckles. I’m also reading a book on how to sword fight. Your books are so inspiring.
Wow! Thank you!
I love the False Prince and it is the best book I have ever read. I am doing a summer reading project on the book and I have a few questions.
These questions are specifically for the False Prince.
Is the kingdom Carthya inspired by a real kingdom? If it is, could I have the name of that kingdom?
What time period is the book set in? I have narrowed down to 1200-1600 (because of Mendenwal’s cannons and the end of the medieval age).
How would you describe Sage?
What was his main struggle or problem?
How does the problem resolve itself and how does the character change and/or grow as a person?
I have some of the answers already (in my head) but I wanted verification from you. I need the answer tomorrow or today (extremely preferable) or Wednesday (Not preferable because I don’t want to type during lunch or early morning).
Thank you and your books are some of my favorite books, the False Prince being my favorite and the series as one of the best series I’ve read (I have read a a lot of amazing books and series). I even bought your series on amazon. I can’t wait to see a movie, even though I might have to. Thank you and please get back with me ASAP.
Hi Tristan, Thanks for the kind words. I can answer some of the questions, but some will be up to you. Here we go:
Carthya is a unique kingdom, but the map is roughly based on Belgium, since it’s a small country surrounded by larger countries with no seaport of its own.
I play around with the time period, so although it’s medieval, it doesn’t exactly fit into any specific year. Your time period works just great.
The last three questions are pretty much the point of the book so I think those are on you to answer; but I’m sure you’ll do a great job! Good luck!
Thank you, your response was very helpful!
Can’t wait for a movie.
Fingers crossed!
Hi again,
I heard about your book signing this Friday at Anderson’s Bookstore, and I’m really sad but I don’t think I can make it. It’s also a bummer because I only live like 20 minutes away. 🙁 Do you know if you’ll be coming back to the Chicago area anytime for The Traitor’s Game? Thanks!
That’s a bummer for me too, Rachael. I know you can at least call the store and order a book to be signed to you, but that’s still not the same. I do come back to Chicago at least once a year, though not always for public events. I’ll ask about coming back for Traitor’s Game – fingers crossed!
Ok thanks! Fingers crossed too!
I loved your books of the Ascendant Trilogy. Do you think you could make a 4th book. Do not mean to pester you. If you cannot that is okay as long as you make another book series for me to get hooked up on. Hope I could be a great writer like you when I grow up.
Thank you! I’m starting a new series in February that should feel to you a bit like The Ascendance Trilogy. I hope you’ll check it out! https://www.amazon.com/Traitors-Game-Book/dp/1338045377/ref=sr_1_13?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1507527213&sr=1-13&refinements=p_27%3AJennifer+A.+Nielsen
I just checked out the website and I loved the book idea. Good luck on the book. Hope you finish it fast because I would love to read it. Still can’t believe that the Jennifer Nielsen just answered my question! So cool!
You are like my favorite author ever.
Warmest thanks, Akshara!
Hi! You know what ur my absolute favorite author. It’s never going to change. I love your books/ writings too much. Actually after I finished reading the Ascendence Trilogy (a year ago btw), I cried because it’s just plain awesome and that I could not read more about Jaron. Jaron is a character that I love and adore. I am totally in love with him, he’s the perfect guy in my head. Is it even possible to have a heartache with a character? I can’t thank you enough for writing such a beautiful trilogy. And ur other books as well, Nic’s awesome but sorry Jaron shall always be closer to my heart. I love him more than I love Harry Potter!
Thank you, Jade.
Was Sage the actual prince the entire time???
Yup.
Hi! I have so much to say and it couldn’t possibly fit here, but you have my respect and deepest thanks for writing the Ascendence Trilogy. Jaron is my dream character and my prince charming. Thank you so much for making this wonderful character who will always be in my heart. I actually cried after I finished the trilogy because I knew I couldn’t read more about Jaron again. When I read your books and the way you portray Jaron it makes my heart ache because I know he is not real. You have broken my heart Jennifer Nielsen. I love your writing so much I could live in it.
In the False Prince, I never realized Sage was actually Jaron. I was so surprised a year ago when I read the book. I’ve read it a thousand times afterward and found out that there were actually many hints that Sage was Jaron if you were looking for it. Like here:
(Begin quote) “You can’t have the advantage of seeing the princess before we do,” Tobias said. “Knowing you, you’ll convince her tonight that you are the prince, and she’ll have you crowned at the castle before Roden and I are awake tomorrow.”
I snorted, and then said, “Now that you’re onto me, I’ll have to figure out an even cleverer plan.” Mocking Tobias was risky, and probably unfair. But it was usually too hard to resist. (End quote)
Where u said probably unfair, Sage/Jaron obviously knew that Tobias couldn’t be king, and knowing that he was Jaron and mocking Tobias showed why he thought it was unfair. There were many of these subtle hints, but this one caught my eye and stuck with me for some reason. Er and sorry for the long message, I guess u have too many people’s replies to read anyway- if your reading this. Btw again ur my favorite author and always will be. I love your writing so much!
Thank you, Jade. I’m so glad this series had such meaning for you, and I appreciate this kind post.
OMG! I just finished reading The False Prince and I’m so thrilled! This book has given me sooo much inspiration for my own book I’m writing(I’m 9 years old, go figure) and I’m in love with this book. Sadly, there are only three books😭😭😭. Please keep writing, I enjoyed this book and would recommend this to EVERYONE.
~~Jeffrey
As long as I have readers, I will always be writing. And good luck on your own project, how exciting!
Why did you decide to kill off (SPOILER) in The Shadow Throne, what are your thoughts and feelings about it? And how did the other characters in the story feel/react to the news of his death?
(!!!!SPOILER ANSWER!!!!)
Although this character did do some positive things, he still had to pay for his crimes from book 1. In one of the books, he describes himself as a patriot – someone who would die for his country. He truly meant that, as evidenced by his story’s ending.
**** SPOIILER QUESTION and ANSWER ********
(It’s me again!)
(I’m actually a really big Conner fan if you haven’t noticed.)
Does/did Conner feel any remorse, guilt or pain for what he did to Jaron, the king, queen and Darius? Did he have any troubles or difficulties with deciding to do it. And did he think it was the best or only choice to save the kingdom?
*ANSWER*
He definitely felt guilt for what he did to Jaron, but he strongly believed that the current royal family was leading the country in a dangerous direction and that someone had to stop them. He would have struggled with the decision to poison them, particularly Darius, but in the end decided he had to choose country first.
I loved ALL your books! It only took me three days to finish reading the ascendance trilogy, ’cause I loved it so much!!!!! I’m a huge fan!!!! I would like to know how you create so many good books!!!!!!
Wow, thank you! How I create these stories? Serious lack of sleep, maybe?
Hi Jennifer!
My name is Bill, and I wanted some of your thoughts about readers starting the ascendance trilogy series. I am doing a booktalk, and I just wanted some insight thoughts from you to incorporate into my booktalk.
Also, since I have read the whole series, I heard some rumors about them making a movie on it, and that would be great to watch the movie soon.
Last question, I think the story kind of ends a little too soon, are you considing continuing the series, or have you moved on?
Also, please reply ASAP, my booktalk was tommorow, and I couldn’t find a way to contact you now.
If you can’t, then I will just show them your responses later.
Hi Bill – Thanks for book talking this series! A movie was in development with Paramount but last winter their CEO changed and along with it, the focus of their company shifted so that dissolved my contract with them. Another production company is still involved so we’ll see where that leads. Fingers crossed!
I never say never to continuing the series, though it’s not in my current plans. All it would take is for Sage to start prodding at my imagination again, ready to get into more trouble.
And should you ever need to reach me in the future, there is a Contact link on my website that will also get you to me via email. Thanks again!
Hi Jennifer,
Just following up! I am doing another book talk this year, and I just wanted to know if there are any updates on a movie being done on this series.
Also, have you put any more thought about continuing this series?
I’ll reply directly, okay?
Hey, I loved this series so much. I have 2 questions, 1 do you personally reply to these questions and 2 do you have any plans on the movie or more books in this “world” I just want an update because it’s been so long since this post and I see you replied to the latest comment in 2018 still. Thanks – cody
Hi Cody, yes, this is Jennifer Nielsen typing. (Also, Jennifer Nielsen trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast while she types.) I don’t have any current plans to continue with this series, but I may one day add to them. It would really just be a matter of Sage poking at me that he’s ready to get into more trouble! For movie plans, a production company is trying to work on bringing this to the big screen, though it’s early in the process for them, so we’ll see how it goes!
Really cool to see your active on this page. I hope that the movie gets to go through because I’m sure that would help you out so much. Good luck. If it does go through though how could I know and would there be auditions for parts? I take theatre and it would be really cool to be one of the parts in the show ( not likely just as kinda a dream) anyway thanks for responding and I hope your breakfast was good
Thanks, Cody. It’s too early yet to know how auditions will be handled, but I know at one point, that was the plan. Breakfast was pretty good – I’ll probably repeat it tomorrow!
Hi its Bill again, thanks for the info. That really helped my book talk. I did a good job on the book talk as well. I hope everything goes well on your end, and I hope you can get a movie made on this. This is a golden idea!
Thank you, and I’m glad everything went well!
Hi Mrs.Nielsen! I got the Traitor’s Game today and I am beyond excited to read it. I have to finish homework first:( I bet it’s going to be good and I’m already excited for the sequel.
The comment above was on 2/27- I don’t know if it’s just my computer that says 2/28.
Yay – I’m glad it arrived, and thank you! I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Hi again! I finished the book and it lived up to all my expectations (maybe more wittiness from Kestra). When is your next book coming out? Have you already chosen a title for the sequel? You can completely ignore this, but something with like The Pawn’s Move or The Sorcerer’s Pawn (the pawn is Kestra) and the last book could be Checkmate to keep with the “game” theme. That’s just me being nerdy. Can you include a map with your next book? I love all of your books and I can’t wait!
Hi Rachael – I’m glad you enjoyed The Traitor’s game. My next book release will be RESISTANCE, at the end of August. That one is a Holocaust-era historical. I’ll be talking about it very soon. Thanks for your title suggestions – I think that’s very cool. I can mention that to my editor, and ask about a map!
Hi, so Resistance is a book on its own, correct? Do you know roughly when book two of the Traitor’s Game will be released?
Book 2 will be released next year, and I hope you’ll love it!
Thank you!
I just read the first book. I love how you waited until the end to reveal that ___ – it was my favorite part. I was scrolling through the comments and there were some spoilers… ugh… 😕 I know I’ve only read the first book, and this is a bit late to ask, along with it probably being a really annoying question, but can you write a fourth book? I can’t live with only reading two more 🙂
Ps. Jaron was definitely my favorite character, which is strange because I usually like antagonists best and DEFINITELY not the main characters. There’s just something about Jaron, though…
Annette
4th grade
Thanks very much, Annette.- I hope you will enjoy the series all the way to the end!
Sorry, I sent you an email saying the same thing yesterday because I didn’t see my comment. I also didn’t notice that I put a spoiler in my comment- sorry again. I shouldn’t be complaining about the other spoilers on this site, then. 😅
Haha – that’s why I removed the spoiler because I knew you would’ve wanted that. And the repeat emails are no big deal. I’m glad you enjoyed the book!
PS: I’m the only left handed person in my family 🙂.
Yup, me too – I figure that puts us in a special club, right?
PPS: Who’s your favorite character from your trilogy?
Sorry I’m putting so many comments. I’ve just never got to talk with a really good author until now.
Favorite character? I don’t think I could answer that because they’re all like friends to me. I will say that Sage is really fun to write, because even as his creator, I still can’t control him.
Okay, I promise I’ll TRY to make this the last comment I bother you with. I saw your post about the movie, but is there a possibility that there could still be one. It would be really fun to act in it, but obviously I can’t 😕. It would be fun to watch, though. I’m really hoping there can still be one, but your answer is probably going to be no…
I consider the movie as “on pause,” not stopped. I don’t know when a movie will ever be made but I feel confident that it will happen one day. Maybe by then, you’ll be a little older and at the perfect age to audition!
Sorry for this comment- I know I said I wouldn’t comment after this. It would be really cool if a movie was made! Even if I am the right age, I don’t think I would be good enough. I don’t have much experience. Thanks for putting up with my comments and answering them.
Ah, no worries then – but we can both cross our fingers for a movie one day, right?
Yeah 😁. Hopefully this comment is the last one… I’m so bad at keeping promises… I did say I’d TRY, though. I drew Jaron last night, and I was wondering if you would have any suggestions about him, like what I should change. I didn’t color him in yet, in case you do have any suggestions. IMG_1518.JPG
So sorry, Annette but I can’t view your picture. You’re always welcome to send it via my email (jen@jenielsen.com)
PS: If this looks familiar to you, I was looking at a picture while I drew it, but I made some changes.
Ok, I’m about to send it.
Sorry for bothering you 😐. I was wondering if you got the email, and what your suggestions are. I’m really, really, sorry for putting in so many comments…
No bother, Annette, and no need to apologize – I did get the email but I haven’t had the chance to open it yet. I will soon!
Can you please make a fourth book?I really loved this series Soo much and I don’t want it to end,I have so many questions like why does Jaron say “all that I knew was at peace”as if something was coming that he didn’t know about?And does Roden ever find love or does he remain a loner like he says he will be?And how is Fink?What happens as he grows older? Does he have amazing adventures like Jaron?Or does he grow to be normal as a carthyn citizen?Is Conner barried and remembered for saving king jarons life?Or remembered for killing the royal family?I looked for so many books as great as these but none of them even come close to how great these were and I really hope that there will be a 4th book.You can’t leave a cliffhanger unsolved!I am looking forward to reading THE TRAITERS GAME (I don’t remember the title.LOL)but I know I will be just as sad and on the edge of my seat as I was for this series leaving me wanting another book to come out for that as well.I hope you at least consider making a fourth book.:)
A fourth book? 🤔 You do raise a lot of very important, unanswered questions.
I’ve never been in contact with someone who I am a complete fan of so this is exciting but I really do want there to be a fourth book I’m still searching for a good book and haven’t found one yet and I’m hoping to get THE TRAITORS GAME because it sounds awesome but I’m not sure what it is but this series is the best thing I’ve ever read and I know that I would never be able to come up with a story as thrilling and exciting as this and once again if there was a fourth book that would be the best thing ever
Thanks for your input, Isabela – that means a lot to me!
Hey I’m here again and I’m really curious about all those questions and I do have a few more like does anyone end up to have kids? And just because carthya is safe doesn’t that mean that the neighboring lands could be in deep trouble? Does Roden ever get close to nila since she is family? Just like with Fink,how does nilas life turn out to be? How does Jaron return the favor to the pirates? What happened to Creagan (you probably already answered that question in the series but I don’t remember🤦)? Also if Roden ever finds love, wouldn’t that mean you would have to make their background story like imogen or does he just marry a normal citzen without a story? Doesn’t Jaron get sick of being king because he said he actually didn’t want to be king anyways? What happened to Erick(I don’t remember)? Don’t the “devils”ever “curse” him anymore? Does he have anymore incredible adventures? What does Mott do? Does he just sit in a room(lol)?
Those are a lot of great questions, Isabela – if only there were a fourth book to address them, right? 😉
I read all the comments. I see many people ask for a 4th book with Sage and you answer mostly with not planned at this time. However, it seems this last year your replies are hinting that you might be considering now. Is this true?
🤔 🤐 ✍️ 😉
What part of creating books come easily to you. What parts are difficult?
I love your books!!!!
Hi Amy – I think I tend to have a relatively simple time with dialogue and tension, but I struggle more with description and sometimes with building emotion, so I push those into later edits. But I”m constantly trying to get better, and I learn from every project I undertake.
How do you get your ideas?
Ideas are everywhere, Brittney – in the news, in conversations, history, music, dreams, daydreaming, etc. The trick is just to ask questions wherever you are and learn to see the stories that already exist. So next time you are at school, look at someone and ask yourself, “What is their secret?” While driving around, ask yourself, “What is the craziest/worst/more incredible thing that could happen right now?” While in class, play “What if?” What if the lights went out and everyone but you disappeared? What if all the sirens suddenly went off in the city? What if a new kid in class was staring at you strange? What if, what if, what if – to everything. Do this and you’ll very soon begin to see story all around you.
Is there going to be a Night Divided movie
A Night Divided is my favorite book made by you!
I love your books!
Hi! A script is being written for A NIGHT DIVIDED. That’s not a guarantee the movie will be made but it’s a great first step! Fingers crossed!
Do you follow any routines that you follow when you draft?
Do you have any advice when you give other authors when they are writing?
I love your books:)
Hi Athena – Anything that gets you to typing the words “the end” is the right method. And what works for one might not for another. So for me, I just draft fast. I keep a rough overall outline and then a more detailed outline of the next three or four chapters. I know what I write will be awful, and that’s okay, because I’ll spend a ton of time in revision. My advice to other writers is to trust yourself as an artist: trust your talent (yes, you can write), trust your ability to finish, trust your vision, and then don’t quit until what is on the paper matches what has been in your imagination.
What makes you different from any other author?
Hi Shaniqua – What makes me different is what makes every author unique – it’s voice. Your writer’s voice is like your signature – even if someone else tries to imitate it, they’ll never see the world just like you, or use the same humor or sarcasm, or turn of phrase. So my voice is uniquely my own. The characters and stories and worlds I’ve created could have only come through my mind in the way they landed on the page. And the same is true for all writers – that’s why we need writers from all backgrounds and experiences and places – because that’s how we get a more complete picture of the world.
whats the title originated from?
“the false prince”
Haha – the title came from my editor. My original title was “The Devil Prince.” She didn’t like that so she suggested this alternative.
Hi Jennifer! I adore your right and the Ascendence Trilogy was one of my favorites. Sage/Jaron is one of my all-time favorite characters. This was one of the few (who am I kidding, I cry over every good series) series that made me cry once it was finished.
Anyways, personally, I get inspiration for characters in my stories from people in real life. Like, a trait here, a trait there, a secret from her, a quirk from him, etc. It seems that a lot of my friends who also enjoy writing do the same, or have their own methods of designing characters. How did you come up with Sage/Jaron? Was he inspired by someone you know?
Hi Star – I appreciate this post very much! Sage came to me in a song by Eddie Vedder (lead singer for Pearl Jam) called “Guaranteed.” The lyrics said, “I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me, guaranteed.” I loved those lines and the more I turned them in my head, the more Sage’s character became clear. And once I had Sage, I had the story.
Hi i wanted to know if there is a book 4 to the series of The False Prince!Love your writing it took me only 1 day to read the false prince
Thanks for asking! A book 4? Interesting suggestion…
yo the books were epic, our teacher read the books to us and i even read ahead to see what happened, but she said it would suck if a movie was made, no offense but if a movie is made, the books are pretty much useless if everyone has seen the movie, though i will completely 100% support you if a movie is made, thanks.
Can you make a 4 Ascendance Trilogy please?I read the whole series in 2 weeks and I was so curious about what happened to Sage/Jaron when he was at the orphanage.Or what happened in the past?Your books are very attractive especially the Ascendance Trilogy!
Hmm…interesting idea…🤔 Definitely worth thinking about!
your book sucks
What would be a deep connection between the text and the real world in the False Prince and the Runaway King.
Hmm…that’s a great question! The answer would make a great essay, I think. 😉
What period of time would you say the Ascendence Trilogy belongs to?
Early Middle Ages.
Can you please please please make a book about king Jaron again he is my favorite character in the whole world
Or about there kids but preferably king Jaron or if they have a kid he should name it sage
THE CAPTIVE KINGDOM, Oct 20th – Jaron is back!
Dear Mrs.Neilson,
I love love love your books! how do you write so well?
Thanks, Amy. I write a lot of crap then I revise and revise and revise.
I am sooooo excited for THE CAPTIVE KINGDOM!!! I am obsessed with the ascendance triolgy and I cant wait for the 4th book! Thank you so much for adding so much action, adventure, suspense, and intriguing senses and chapters into this amazing trilogy!!
I already pre ordered it😉
Thank you!
-Sage
Thank you!
Hello Mrs. Nielsen,
I just wanted to know if Jaron has a favorite color? I know that is a very weird question to ask but just out of curiosity?
Blue, out of loyalty to Carthya. Were it not for that, he quite likes red.
Thank you!
is jaron brother still alive in the 4th book and will there be a movie
? and ?
I absolutely LOVED the captive kingdom!! It was so thrilling and suspenseful! I just wanted to say thank you for writing these books. I love medieval time books and ones without magic. I really enjoyed Jarons lifetime adventure through twists and turns and I hope it continues! Thank you again for making such a realistic no magic books! I loved them.
I was wondering if there was going to be a fifth book???
I have a clue because at the end it is kind of a cliff hanger !
Thanks
Sage
Thank you, and there is a fifth book coming. I turned in final edits on Monday!
What will be the title of the fifth book in the false prince.
I hope I’ll get to announce the title soon!
CommentI love your books.
What are some quotes from your book that shows that sage doesn’t give up and also I love your books
Thank you!
What is the theme of the false prince?
Hmm, I don’t know. There probably isn’t one single theme, I’d guess.
Mrs. Jennifer Nielsen I was wondering will there be another book after the Captive Kingdom?
These books are MY ALL TIME FAV books. I am a Jehovah’s Witness and me personally and my religion I am uncomfortable and I don’t like books with Magic and saucers. So I just wanted to say that I really appreciated you writing this book… it said that almost all medieval books contain magic and stuff in them and I love medieval books so your books really are something special and amazing and I love the characters! Jaron especially. Can you please let me know if there is going to be another book?! I love these books so much❤️❤️❤️
Oops Never mind I already saw your response I refresh’s dot and awhile again I asked you that sorry for your time
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Hi Sage – yes, there will be a book 5 titled THE SHATTERED CASTLE, coming out this fall. Thanks for your kind words!
Hi Mrs Nielsen. I am so excited for the Shattered Castle such an original title by the way and i was just wdr my father collects swords and I thought it would be so neat since I am such a huge fan of the Ascendance Series if we had King Jarons Sword made. I just wanted to ask you if the stones on his sword were red or green: The cover of the book says read but I remember in the book Jaron said the color of the stones matches my eyes or something. And if you could maybe give me a little detail on the sword too you prob know it better than I do 😂
thanks !!
That’s really cool. The stones in the sword are rubies. Jaron’s comment about the stones that match his eyes was just a joke.
Sorry I mean to put The cover of the book shows that the Rubys on his sword were red.
Hi Mrs Nielsen my name is Jaren and I was just wondering what do you think Jaron would be doing right now during this modern time you know without having the wieght of an entire kingdom on his shoulders? What would be his hobbies or jobs or sports or such things? What do you think? I was just wondering this the other day and thought it would be fun to ask you.
By the way I loved the way you created Jaron. His witty remarks and funny sarcasm. I was also wondering what personality do you think he is?
Like I am an ENTP for example and I just wanted to know what would Jaron be ?
It’s called 16personailties by the way😉
Thank u
Haha, well you’re going to love this but Jaron is an ENTP as well. No kidding. And during this modern time, he’d be on a rugby team, at least until he’s kicked off. He’d be a brilliant student with poor to average grades, and his parents would likely be thinking about putting him in a wilderness camp somewhere.
Thank you !
I really enjoy your books Mrs Nielsen and I am greatly looking forward to the shattered castle! Such a captivating title 😉
I nearly freaked out that he is also an ENTP what small worlds ! 😂😂
Hi! I love reading your books! I just finished reading Resistance and have a few questions. Were any members of the Linder family real people? Also were any of the members of Akiva real people besides the ones you put at the end of the book? Thanks.
The Lindner family was based on people who would have lived then, but not off of any specific people. Chaya is heavily based on a young woman named Frumka Plotnicka and Hela Schupper.
Unless they are mentioned at the end, they were fictional characters, but every character was there to represent real people.
I have one more question. Did Tamir survive when he burned the warehouse?
No, unfortunately.
hi Mrs Nielsen my name is Scotty and I am I huge fan of the Ascendance series and I was just wdr what jarons kings ring looked like. I started collecting rings at a young age and I just love them. If you could maybe in your spare time send me a link to a picture or something that would be great thank you?
And one question what do you think Jaron would be doing right now like for a job or recreation? I love your amazing writing skills and the wonderful character you created! Thank you.
Scotty
A job? He’d work with his hands, maybe construction. Recreation would be rugby, something very physical. The king’s ring would be gold and heavy with a carving of his family crest in it, inlaid with blue sapphire.
Wow Mrs Nielsen this is jaren again. That is so cool that he is an ENTP as well ! I always wondered about that. He is really a great role model for me ( in some ways ) 😂
Wow rugby ah? That’s really cool thank you so much for responding your such a great author and this is such a cool website
Thank you.
Hi Mrs Nielsen my name is Joey and I just wanted to say that I really appreciate you as an author and I’m looking forward to the shattered castle! I cannot bear to wait and I just wanted to know if you could give us some things we might be able to look forward to in this book or some hints ! I noticed you did have a sneak peak for the captive kingdom in the end of Shadow Throne. Is that possible for this book? No worries if not .
Thank you again have a wonderful night 😉
I think there is a sneak peak of book 5 in the e-book of False Prince that’s on sale right now. And I’ll be putting cup new quotes each week that should give you some hint of what’s coming!
Hi Jennifer Nielsen! My name is ollie and I just wanted to say that I really appreciate you as an author your Ascendance series is my absolute favorite and I’m so excited for the Shattered Castle! Question how would you personally describe Jaron’s personality and do you think he gets irritated and angry easily?
I know a bunch of websites explain his personality but I just wanted to hear it from the author! Thank you again for all your efforts and answering my questions !!
Thank you. How would I explain Jaron’s personality? Every trait he has is in the extreme – very little in the middle, and he also has that trait’s opposite. So, for example, he has a great sense of humor but uses it for very serious purposes. He is both arrogant and humble, sometimes bragging about himself and diminishing himself in the same breath. He can be exceptionally kind, but also cruel. He is both highly methodical and reckless, he hates pain yet often rushes toward it. Etc. So does he get irritated and angry easily? Sure. But in the same breath, he can be very patient, especially in giving people multiple chances.
hi mrs nielson my name is jesse and i luv ur books so much and cant wait for the shattered castle to be released! 🙂 i was just wondering if you could maybe tell me a little more on Jaron’s personality. i know hes an entp-a but i feel hes unique in some ways. i wanted to hear it from the author lol. and also i have a few questions…” Does Jaron have a very argumentative personality where he even argue about little things? and do you think he is more outgoing or more to himself?
Thank you ! so much
Hey – you’re right that he is unique, even within his personality type. The best way to understand him is to know that most of his personality traits are at the edges and that whatever trait he has, he also has its opposite. So he is very kind but can be cruel. He is both arrogant and humble. He has a great sense of humor but is deadly serious. He has a lot of self-doubt and a lot of confidence. He plans carefully and is very impulsive.
Hi I’m Taylor and I’m a HUGE fan of yours. The assendance series so amazing and I love the characters and plot and all of it. I’m so exited for “the shattered castle” and can’t wait. (Guess what my wall paper is 😏😁)
Speaking of, I have a few questions about what’s come for Jaron and his friends that I was hoping you could answer for me.
What does the devils scope lead to and what does the message on it “one is greater than three” mean?
What did Jaron see in the scope that made him smile?
Are jarons parents alive like Darius is?
Who’s the king of the pirates? Roden or Jaron?
And who’s your favourite character in the series?
– Taylor
Ps
I had some trouble getting this in (hardly know anything about tech) so sorry if this or some variation of this comes in more than once.
Hi Taylor, let’s see how many of your questions I can answer without giving spoilers…which is only two. Roden and Jaron disagree over who is king, and that debate is not yet over. My favorite character is Jaron, but I really love all of the others in a very personal way.
Thank you so much. I wish I could know more because I’m so curious, each time I reread it I get more and more curious but thanks anyway.
Hello ms Nielsen, my name is Bella and I was reading the traitors game and it said that Joth was from across the eranbole sea. So I was wondering if this Joth is the same as Joth kerwin in the asendance series?
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HI Mrs. Nielson i am a huge fan of the ascendance series! have a few questions _ what type of fools gold Jaron had in the false prince that he used to carry around in his pocket everywhere he went? I was just curious:) And I was just wondering if his country has some sort of animal like a hawk or a lion or something. Also I was wondering what do you think Jaron would do in his free time if he were here today? Sorry for the weird questions I was just wondering 🙂
thank you again for writing these amazing books
Hi Mia; The rock he carried was Pyrite. Carthya’s national bird is the hawk. And if Jaron were here today, he’d be very much into rock climbing and would probably own a high end motorcycle (til he crashes it)
Hi Mrs Nielsen I was wondering what does the family crest on jarons ring look like and does Carthya have like an animal that kind of represents them ? Just wondering thank you
Hi Sienna;
Carthya is represented by the hawk. The King’s Ring is round and made of gold, and the face of it is imprinted with an E and a G, the initials for Egolath & Corodir (Duty & Honor, in the ancient language).
I was wondering what made you want to become an author? And also what inspired you to make the false prince? I love your books by the way!
http://jennielsen.com/faq – I hope that helps!
Hi Jennifer I was wondering if you have any more short stories planned or continuing them? I absolutely love them and maybe you can do one in Finks point of view when he went across the border to Avenia and got captured. We didn’t really have a lot of detail kn that but just a thought! Your books are so well written, beautiful detailed, and you mad Jarons personality come to life! I hope you continue making for of these books if not short stories ☺️
That’s a good idea, Toni – I just might do that!
Also I have a question … what does the family crest on jarons ring look like just wondering and is there an animal or something symbolizing Carthya? Just wondering😊
His Coat of Arms is in the shape of a blue shield with a gold stripe running horizontally to divide the upper third. The right side of the stripe bears an image of the king’s ring, and the left has a knot. The uppermost of the crest is held by a falcon, The bottom third has a griffin bearing a laurel around its neck. A bottom banner lists the words Egolath & Corodir (Duty & Honor, in the ancient language)
Thank you so much! So excited for the The Shattered Castle to come out!!!
Just wanted to say I really enjoy your books and Words On Fire is my favorite!!
Thank you very much!
Mrs Nielsen The shattered castle was AMAZING!!! So much action and adventure and I read the whole book in one day it was great!
Please make more books! And if not short stories!!
Thank you again for Jaron – he is my wallpaper:) my mom thinks I’m mentally ill
Haha! My mom thinks that about me too.
Hi, I’m Alex and I’ve read just about all your books I’m a big fan and can’t wait till I can finally get ahold of the shattered castle.
Now, introductions aside, I had a question I wanted to ask you.
I’ve read somewhere that after finishing the first three books of the ascendance series you had trouble writing more. I’m a writer who doesn’t have a story to tell but can go far when given a prompt. I also struggle with sharing what I make with others for fear that they won’t enjoy what I write,
So I guess that my question is what advise would you give a young writer who is embarrassed to share their work and who can go far with the thoughts of others but their own just fall flat.
Hi Alex, I would say that if you are embarrassed to share your work and feel that your own ideas are pretty dull compared to what others can do that you are probably a normal writer. Most authors get big anxiety when they send their work out because even though the comments will only be about their writing, it always feels like the comments are about the writer themselves.
As to ideas, if it is true that your own ideas aren’t as interesting as you wish, then try this: When you are brainstorming a potential idea and you start to think of where to take the story, don’t just come up with one or two possibilities. Come up with five. That sounds like a lot but it will force you to dig deeper creatively, and will open up options that you may not have considered otherwise.
And then remember, feeling unsure about your writing isn’t just you. That’s very, very normal.
Hi Jennifer Nielson! I SWEAR, I AM YOUR BIGGEST FAN!!! I practically peed myself when I saw that you lived in Northern Utah! I live in St. George UT. I also was SO relieved when I found out that you were a practiced member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. I am too! Man, I have SO many questions for you! Although, the most urgent one I think is: What happened to the False Prince movie? Were the movie directors adding things in that you didn’t like? I’d also like to thank you for writing these books. You truly made my life like… 10 times better! Hope to hear back from you soon!
Hey – If you read this post, it should explain what happened to the movie: http://jennielsen.com/archives/2007
Hello Mrs. Nielsen, just wondering was Jaron good at archery? In the fifth book he nailed someone in the chest I forgot who … but just wondering if he ever was good at it or liked doing it 🙂
thank you for your time and answering all my questions (;
He’s not nearly as good as with the sword but he mentions in one of the books that he had been practicing, so he is definitely getting better.
Thank you! I hope you get to make more short stories! I read them all over and over again 🙂
Are you planning on making more short stories?
Yes, I’ll me making more short stories for sure!
what time does the runaway king take place?
Nothing in the series fits into history with exactness. Roughly, it would be the 1400’s, but that’s still very general. Or did you mean when does it take place after The False Prince? Within a few days after Book 1 ends.
What is your favorite color? Also will you be writing any more historical fiction books as of right now?
I am finishing up with the Titanic story now and my next historical will be back in World War 2. And my favorite color is green!
Hi Mrs Nielsen:) I just wanted to say thank you so much for replying to our questions. I have two questions. Are Imogen and Jaron distant relatives? In The Shattered Castle, Jaron tells us that he is a descendant of one of the three original rulers of Carthya (Siblings Linus, Faylinn, and Ingor): Linus. Linus had killed his sister and brother to get his way. However, Imogen’s mother, Batilda, turns out to be a direct descendant of Faylinn, Linus’s sister. And my second question does Jaron have ADHD? Thank you
They’d be very distant cousins, but if you go back nearly 1000 years, you’d be connected to a ton of people in some way. So it would be like 20th cousins or something. And does he have ADHD? I’m not sure, actually. He doesn’t have difficulties with focus. He just doesn’t care about what most people want him to focus on. In fat, most of the time he is intently focused on one goal or another, even if he doesn’t let on to others about it.
Do you think Jaron did well in school? Do you think he would be the type of person to arrive to get like all As or do you think he doesn’t care
Had Jaron ever attended a real school, he could have been near the top of his class. It wasn’t that he didn’t care; it’s just that he refused to do well just to please others. He figured until they could accept him as he was, he wouldn’t show them he could be any better.
wow interesting. Thank you so much for responding !
Hi, I just completed reading the whole Ascendance Trilogy (but it’s not a trilogy anymore with Captive Kingdom and Shattered Castle) and I loved it. I obsessed over nothing else for the past week. Just one question though. Is there going to be any new book for this, you know, like from some other character’s point of view? If not, still, the series feels completed with The Shattered Castle. and that is a good thing. Once again, I loved your books and I simply need to know how I never heard of you before reading these books.
hello mrs Jennifer I love your books so much they are one of the reasons I am writing my own. I love Jaron and his funny and kind character. fink is one of my favorites also one of my favorites 😂and. I love the way you ended the last book. it felt very conclusive and happy.