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Date(s) - 10/01/2020
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Sandy City Library
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Please join me at a launch party for THE CAPTIVE KINGDOM, book 4 of The Ascendance Series. Attendance is free, and this will be the earliest you can buy your book anywhere! I hope you will come.
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i love your books
Thank you, Noah.
@noahbrown
No way! My little brother has THE exact same name!
what is your favorite book that you wrote?
Hi Brinley – I don’t really have any favorites – I love all the books I’ve written, just for all different reasons.
is this still happening (because of COVID-19)? Also when do you think book 5 will come out?
It’s still happening…so far. And book 5 will be fall of 2021.
There will be a book 5?! Oh THANK YOU! You’re my favourite author (Dostoevsky comes after you, so that’s a big thing(;) and your stories inspire me so much! I couldn’t really tell you what this series means to me so… I guess I rather won’t try. I just… No, I really don’t want to try. There’s no right words to tell you.
God bless you! Love from Hungary!
Thank you very much!
Yessss! Please write a book five and six. LOVE THIS SERIES!!!
I can’t believe You’re making a book 5! I was so sad when I ended the series because there are no better books then the Ascendance Series.
I also really can’t wait for book 4, The Captive Kingdom. It seems like it will be really good!
Thank you, Ella.
will you be making another book to the traitors game series
That is not in my current plans, but that could change at any time.
I really hope you do… They really Are my favorite Books ever and that’s saying a lot, because I have read almost every one of of your books and I’ve read the the Chronicles of Narnia, and the Hobbit Anyway it would be the best news in the world to me if there is another book coming out. Reading is my life (I’m not kidding) 😉
I really wish I could be in Utah! I live in Texas, and my town doesn’t hold much book signings.
Stay safe!
Ah, too bad. Hopefully I’ll get to come to a community near you very soon!
I can’t wait for this! Of all your books The False Prince is my favorite and Sage is my favorite character!
I love all your books and I’m so exited to hear your coming out with a goth book in the Ascendance series!! I have to say though my favorite books by you I are the traitors game trilogy. You have inspired me to write my own books and Im already Super exited about mine, and where the journey will take me. Anyway I just wanted to say thank you for writing and making my life better. When I get stressed or mad I read your books and I can go for hours and hours reading your books without getting bored. My favorite hobby is listening to music in the background and reading your books. I’m also counting down the day until Captive kingdom comes out.
Thank you very much, Stori!
I also have one question, (I tend to ask a lot of them) is the book signing still happening???
I’m still planning on it, and I hope circumstances will permit it!
I wish I could be there for this! I live in California, so chances are low that I would be able to, but hopefully you will be visiting here also later. The Acendance series is my favorite series ever, and I am so so excited for books 4 and 5!! Thank you for writing these books!
I hope I’ll be headed there too, Audrey!
Hello, I just LOVE the Ascendance trilogy- are you planning on going anywhere other than Utah?
Those had been my plans, but COVID has changed that. I’ll release plans for some online events soon, and hopefully begin touring again once all of this ends.
Hi I just wanted to let you know my family and I love your ascendence trilogy. Last year my mom wanted us to read this book called the False Prince and none of us wanted to but when she started reading it we really got into it. Then when we found out there were other books we were so happy. We bought all the books and are so obsessed we read through the trilogy twice. We also got 3 of our friends to read it (we tell everyone about the books) and they are obsessed as well. We really like the characters personalities and Jaron wit. It made us laugh and cry. We were so excited when we saw you were coming out with another one. Thank you so much for making this idea into a story for many to enjoy and be inspired by. I can not express how much we love these books.
Thank you very much!
How much will the books be at the signing?
Just the regular price – whatever it normally sells for. Sorry I don’t know what price that will be.
Hello! I really love your books! They always inspire me. You are an AMAZING writer and by far my favorite. I am really excited to hear about the 4 and 5 books in the Ascendance Series. I am also excited to hear about Rescue! I really wish I could come to the Captive Kingdom Launch but I live all the way in Chattanooga… I have read almost all your books and my favorites are A Night Divided and The Ascendance Trilogy. I have told EVERYONE about these books and everyone loves them. I would really like to see your books become movies! I hope you’re doing well! I can’t even say with words how much I love these books!
Thank you! Hopefully I’ll be able to get out your way one day.
Hi! I read The Ascendance Series around 1-2 years ago, and I’m really happy to see that you’re making a 4th book. I really loved the first three, and I really enjoyed reading them, so I’m happy to see that it’s at least not over yet.
By the way, do you plan to make any more books in the series after this one?
Hi Richard, there will be a 5th book too, which I’m writing now.
This is great news!
Hi jennifer! I wanted to let you know how much I absolutely LOVED the ascendant trilogy and how it was written in such a unique way. I not only became connected to the story line but also the characters. These books really do have a place in my heart. I cant wait to see what happens next!! I loved the character relationships and their personalities.
I hope you come to northern California because i would love to see you and tell you in person just how much this trilogy meant to me.
Thanks for taking the time to read this!
I hope I’ll get to Northern California too – thanks so much, Ani!
I can’t wait to read the 4th book! I just finished the Shadow Throne. So excited!
I cant wait! Too bad it is far away from where I live I would love to be there!
I wish you could be.
Your books mean the world to me! They are so amazing, I really felt like these books made something click for me. I have always loved reading but these books hit different and I am so thankful that there are amazing Authors like you in this world, changing lives of people through reading. Your books are the best and i am so happy you continue Writing especially the Ascendance “Trilogy” (Series as of October 1st!) happy to see you keep doing what you love!
Thank you very much.
Do you plan to do any tours with your books?
I hope so! Let’s hope that COVID cooperates!
Hi I haven’t read the Traitors game trilogy in months and I’m still kind of sad (aka really sad) about the traitors game trilogy and that you might not come out with new books for it because I feel SO connected to the characters and envy their courage and stubbornness and the love in their hearts. I always get sort of an ache in my heart knowing that even if you do come out with another book for this trilogy, it won’t come out until 2021.😫
I honestly can’t say in words how much your books mean to me. I’m a big weirdo in my family because no one else likes let alone LOVES to read.
I can’t explain how thankful I am for you and your books. You are the reason I love reading. THANK YOU for all the hard work you do to create these stories and characters. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s a book.
I never admit my talents or anything I’m good at, but I do admit that I’m a good reader.
Thanks very much, Stori – I don’t know whether I’ll continue the series, but I am definitely continuing to write!
My students are counting down the days! They love your books!
Thank you, Suzanne!
Hi! I love your books. A few years ago my teacher read the False Prince to the class and I fell in love with the characters and they way your write. This year I reread the series twice, not knowing you where coming out with a fourth book. When I found out I was so excited! You are one of my favorite authors. I’ve always loved reading, but your books bring a new love that makes me want to read them over and over. I hope to become an author one day and hopefully write as well as you do. I am so excited for the signing party and to read captive kingdom! Thank you for being a great role model 😁
Thank you, Londyn.
Now I wish I lived near Utah… Could you possibly do an online event where you could meet some of your fans who can’t go to this in-person?
That’s a great idea – I’ll look into it!
I’m going to drive out to Utah for this with Dad. I can’t wait!
Wow! Thank you!
How can I get a signed copy of The Captive Kingdom?? I love your books !
Hi Sue – I’ll give more details about that when the book gets closer to release. Thanks for asking!
Will there be a book 6?
It’s not planned at this point, but the fact that there is a book 4 and 5 is proof that anything is possible.
I love your books so much, and The Ascendence Trilogy has been my favourite series for seven years, which is really saying something since that’s basically half of my life, so far. I’ve read your The Ascendence Trilogy eleven times total, and I’m hoping to read it again this Summer! When I heard the knews that you were publishing another book in the series, I supposedly stated at the wall for a minute straight before my brother came to ask me if I was alright. Sage has been my favourite character for what seems like forever, and I can’t wait for him to go on even more adventures. Thank you so much for bringing so much joy into my life!
-Enna
Thanks very much, Enna!
Are you planning to come to Seattle for the book signing?
Everything is super up in the air because of COVID, but I would hope so – I love Seattle!
I’m a super big fan of the Ascendance series, is there any chance you could come to St. George, Utah?
I hope so! I love The Book Bungalow down there, and would love to do another visit with them!
That would be awesome!
I’m so excited! The False Prince series were the books that made me fall in love with reading! I can’t wait! When will the 4th book be sold in stores?!
Hi Madison – the release date is October 6!
Hi! Do you know where you are going, because I couldn’t find it anywhere. I hope you come to Northern California! Thank you so much for writing another book in the Acendance series!
I hope I get to come to No Cal too – once stupid Covid is over!
Will it still be called the ascendance trilogy when there are five books?
Nah, I think we’re just going for “series” now.
Can’t wait to be there!
Are you thinking about doing a crossover between any of your series
Probably not, though I admit, that would be fun!
how many are you making?
There will definitely be a fifth book. THat’s as much as I know right now.
Hi!! I was going to ask, are you still going to do the launch party? I will almost definitely be there if you do! I live really close. Anyway, I thought I would double check.
Is this event still happening in person or has covid changed that?
So is the launch party for the captive kingdom virtual?
Yes, it is. You can register at the link in the blog to join in all the fun!
Thank you so much! I do not live anywhere near Utah, and my town doesn’t get many author signings, so I am so happy that it is virtual so my sister and I can participate! You are my favorite author ever and I absolutely love the Ascendance Series!
P.S. I actually already got the book early from the Scholastic book catalog, so I just finished it earlier today, and it is so good!! Can’t wait for book 5!!!!
Thank you – I’m thrilled that you got an early copy, and even happier that you loved it!
Hello! I am Natalie and I love your books! My sister Sarah is quite possibly your biggest fan. I have read the first three books in the Ascendance Series and I can’t wait for the 4th to come out! I am now starting on the Traitors Game series. I am so excited for the launch party!
Thank you.
Hey Jennifer Nielsen! I’m Tristan! I’ve read, every single one of you books! They’re just so good! You did a book signing at my school once and that got me hooked. I remember starting with Mark of the Thief, my fav by the way. And since then, I tried to read every single book you came out with. From False Prince all the way to Words on Fire. I recently read the Traitors Game series and loved it! I’m rereading the Ascendance Series right now so I’m all caught up. But I have a question. It says its location at Sandy City Library, so I was wondering: Can you come to Sandy City Library? Or is it just virtual? I live in Utah so I could defiantly and absolutely would come! Thank you so much!
Hi Tristan – I should have deleted the event. The launch party is still tonight, but it’s online with Zoom. You can get more details o today’s blog post for how to register. (And thanks for being such an awesome reader and fan!)
My daughter was super excited to meet you. We went to the Sandy Library. Do you have a Zoom code?
Samantha, I sincerely apologize. I was so busy posting about the online event, I completely forgot to take the event down. If you email me at jen@jennielsen.com, I will try to make it up to your daughter.
Hello, is the event in crowdcast, or is it in zoom?
1. This isn’t really related to this event, but I was wondering if occasionally you could do, like, a Q & A session on Zoom for a certain amount of people, and for people who have questions about your books.
2. I was on the launch party, but didn’t hear how to get the signed book on King’s English. Plus, I got the Captive Kingdom early from Scholastic, and I read it, and I love it SO much, but is there a way to buy the first three and get them signed?
3. Last, but not least, on the launch party, you said that anyone can email you and you will read it, but I don’t your email.
I am your biggest fan ever! I absolutely adore the Ascendance Series, the Traitor’s Game trilogy, what I have have read of the Mark of the Thief trilogy so far, Resistance, Words on Fire, and A Night Divided! Thanks!
I meant I don’t know your email. Sorry for the typo!
jen@jennielsen.com
Hi Sarah. I’ll consider doing other Zoom Q&A Sessions. The way to get a signed book from King’s English is to order from the link below, but in the final box before checking out, write your name so I know to sign it to you: https://www.kingsenglish.com/jennifer-nielsen
On the “Contact Me” page of my blog, there is a button that connects to my email.
And thank you for your kind words!
I have been SUPER excited for the fourth book to come out! Today is October 6th and I pre ordered this book in March a few minutes after my sister told me about it. I was kind of sad to find out that the delivery was delayed, but I guess I can live through it. Oh and by the way… THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WRITING IT!!!
I have so many questions, but the most important one is……. Is there going to be a movie? Because that would be the best…movie…EVER.
I agree, but I need Hollywood to get on board. Fingers crossed for that one day!
Another question; what is the name of book 5? Any why did you decide to make more after calling it a trilogy? (I am not complaining by the way)
I can’t reveal the name of book 5 yet, but I will soon! And I expanded the trilogy into a series because well…Sage was bored and ready for more trouble!
Another question; did you, at one point a few years ago, come to Kanab Elementary School in southern Utah to do an author thingy where you kind of presented your book to the school?
(I hope that made sense)
I sure did!
I LOVE the series, The False Prince got me started!!!! I have been on it ever since, Sage/ Jaron to me has 2 sides and I love that!!! Thank you for writing these!!!!!!!!!!
I love the series. The reason i started it is because i had to get another book at school so i grabbed the false prince at random
Nice!
Is there a way to have this copy to Philippines? I’ve been waiting for so longggg.
Oh darn, I don’t know! I hope so!
My students and I have loved this series! It is a reading group with 5 students. We started with the False Prince and they insisted that we complete the trilogy. You can only imagine how thrilled they were to know that you were adding to the series with The Captive Kingdom! We started reading it 2 weeks ago and the kids are loving it! They are sad that they won’t get to read the 5th book as a group because the 6th graders will be moving on. I think we’ll be looking at some of your other books to read once we are done with Captive Kingdom. Thank you for writing these books!
That is amazing – thank you so much!