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Jendia Gammon
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Nebula & BSFA Finalist Author. “Jen-DEE-a”.
Science writer. Artist. Explorer. LA Lady.
Out now: THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL
Producer/EIC: @starsandsabers.bsky.social
Also J. Dianne Dotson. https://jendiagammon.com
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So...2026 is lit, and not just for the following but...also:
Screenshot of Jendia Gammon's Threads account with the topic Book Threads and the post text: Well, 2026 is looking very interesting for my writing career so far. Things I can definitely say: I'll have a bestseller, according to preorders, and it's anyone's guess how much of one it'll be. I have a fantasy debut novel. (THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS) I have a middle grade debut book. (DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL) I have my first novella. (GODFESTATION) I end my second books series, the Amethyst Lantern Series. (THE DAWN OF DUSK AND TWILIGHT) And potentially more...
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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And there’s a proof! Can’t wait to share GODFESTATION, my Appalachian weird #horror road trip novella, in August 2026 via @sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social. Cover reveal soon.
#books #2026books #appalachia #southernfiction
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The proof title page for the Novella GODFESTATION by Jendia Gammon. Sley house publishing logo.
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Ahhhh top 20 for its category!! DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL is available for pre-order, and out April 21, 2026! You’re gonna love this incredibly twisted @chooseadventure.bsky.social book by me!
DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL by Jendia Gammon Book cover depicts and abandoned mall covered in caution tape, and three pre-teens in front of it, one with brown hair, one with blond hair, one with blue hair; above them, purple lightning bolts erupt from the staff of a demonic-looking warlock. The title font is very 1980s inspired. Amazong Best Sellers Rank #290,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Witches & Wizards Fantasy Fiction for Children #1,518 in Children's Interactive Adventures
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Darling San Marino! ♥️💋 Forever charming. Struck up delightful conversations and had great food at Julienne.

#holidays #christmasdecor #shopping #losangelesarea #sgv #sanmarino
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Unboxing my original space opera, the four-book series The Questrison the Saga®️! My budgie, Artoo, has opinions!
#books #scifi #scififantasy #spaceopera #sciencefiction #scifibooks
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Thank you @voidcricket.bsky.social for this beautiful blurb for GODFESTATION, my Appalachia weird horror, arriving August 2026 via @sleyhouseeditor! Cover reveal and preorders are coming soon.
#horror #appalachia #books #southernfiction
Early Praise for GODFESTATION by JENDIA GAMMON "Slinking through the cracks between the familiar and the uncanny, Godfestation evokes the glimmer of something surreal lingering at your periphery. Jendia Gammon's poignant prose captures the melancholy ache of nostalgia, the monstrous manifestations of loss, the liminality of grief, and the resilience of confronting what haunts us before we can move forward." - Ren Hutchings, author of The Legend Liminal and Under Fortunate Stars August 2026 via Sley House Publishing Preorders Forthcoming
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Fresh stack of Atacama, my #thriller, #horror, #scifi mashup novel, great for fans of THE X-FILES, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, PLURIBUS, and THE THING. With 36 illustrations by me, and cover art by @scribeofhades.bsky.social. Out now via @sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social. #books
Stacks of the novel ATACAMA by Jendia Gammon, with the first stack being right side up to show the front cover, and the second stack showing the back cover. Interior title page of the novel ATACAMA written by Jendia Gammon, cover by Chris Panatier, interior illustrations by Jendia Gammon. Sley House publishing logo. Sample page of the novel ATACAMA by Jendia Gammon, from Chapter 20: “Agarose,” with Jendia’s chapter header illustration of a black-and-white pair of cat-eye sunglasses.
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Happiness is revisiting books we love, getting new books, sharing new books, writing new books… essentially, books!

#books #bookworm #reading #hisdarkmaterials
Jendia Gammon in a chartreuse chair reading THE GOLDEN COMPASS by Philip Pullman. Behind her is her bookshelf with some of her books, several Oz books, and other books. On the floor, a vintage red Samsonite case can be seen.
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Here's a lovely new blurb for my Aug. 2026 Appalachian weird horror novella, GODFESTATION, from Emmy Award winning writer @quantick.bsky.social!
#horror #books #Appalachia #southernfiction #southernappalachia
Purple morning glory background and the following text: Early Praise for GODFESTATION by JENDIA GAMMON "Appalachian Gothic meets organic horror in this atmospheric, claustrophobic tale. Creepy and lingering like poison ivy." - David Quantick, Emmy Award winning writer for VEEP and author of And Other Stories August 2026 via Sley House Publishing Preorders Forthcoming
November 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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This absolutely legendary supporter of mine has bought all my books that I’ve written, and the anthologies and magazines that I’m in that are published so far! Thank you so much!
A shelf filled with works by Jendia Gammon/J. Dianne Dotson in either novel form or in anthology or magazine form
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Saturday, Nov. 15, there’s a great Indie Author Day at Anaheim Library! Several authors and small press publishers will be there.
#books #festival
Photo of Jendia Gammon in a dark red dress. Indie Author Day JENDIA GAMMON SATURDAY, NOV. 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ANAHEIM CENTRAL LIBRARY ANAHEIM, CA ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY logo Jendia Gammon round JDG logo in dark blue and gold Stars and Sabers Publishing Logo
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Weekend in view: it’s out there.
Jendia Gammon in a black dress and black cardigan, lifting sunglasses away from her eyes on a sunny day.
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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It’s #intro time! I’m Jendia Gammon, Nebula & BSFA finalist author of DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL, THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL, & many others. Also as J. Dianne Dotson. I’m head of @starsandsabers.bsky.social & CEO of @roaringspringprod.bsky.social. I’m also an artist & science writer.
Jendia Gammon in a black V-neck dress and black cardigan, wearing a silver dragon necklace.
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Here they are: my four 2025 books for awards consideration! Horror and thriller debuts, a collection, a 2nd book in a series. DOOMFLOWER, ATACAMA, TO WONDER AND STARSHINE, THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL. Something for everyone!
#books #horror #thriller #scifi #fantasy
For Awards Consideration JENDIA GAMMON I J. DIANNE DOTSON 2025 BOOKS DOOMFLOWER - NOVEL YA NOVEL HORROR COMEDY QUEER LIT ATACAMA - NOVEL (WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY) HORROR THRILLER SCI-FI SOUTHERN FICTION TO WONDER AND STARSHINE - COLLECTION FANTASY SCI-FI The Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel (writing as J. Dianne Dotson) - NOVEL YA NOVEL SCI-FI FANTASY CLI-FI
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Made a big pot of soup beans and now I have a tasty bowl of comfort for dinner, with a few toppings.
#dinner #cozy #beans #soupbeans #pintobeans
A blue Fiestaware bowl with soup beans, pickled jalapeños, blue corn tortilla chips, cut avocado, and splashes of chipotle Cholula.
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Boss lady here! As Editor-in-Chief & CEO of @starsandsabers.bsky.social, I am so proud of our 2025 books, and here’s a sneak peek at 2026 Q1 & Q2 books. Many more to come through 2027! See starsandsabers.com
#books #publisher #editor #boss #ladyboss #smallbusiness #scifi #fantasy #horror #oz
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Fabulous book mail from @khanwong.bsky.social! Down in the Sea of Angels is here, and it can join The Circus Infinite on my shelf. Thank you, Khan! Both available from @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social. Background mixed media art for both is by me.

#books #sciencefiction #scifi #sff #fantasy
DOWN IN THE SEA OF ANGELS book by Khan Wong on a vivid, multicolored background painted by Jendia Gammon. THE CIRCUS INFINITE book by Khan Wong on a frost-like, cool color mixed media background painted by Jendia Gammon.
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Greetings! Here’s a Monday book and writing update for you.
#books #fantasy #fantasybooks #author
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November 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Fab quote for THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS! My epic #fantasy debut takes flight April 6, 2026 via Sley House Publishing. Thank you, Harvey Hamer, for the kind words!
#books #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #adventure #yabooks #2026books
Mirror image dragon flame design by Chris Panatier. Review quote: "The Vale of Seven Dragons puts the epic in epic fantasy. With a vivid world that continues to grow with each chapter and a fantastic cast of characters, this propulsive coming of age story blends genres and familiar tropes with ease. From fae groves to cosmic horror and a mind-blowing climax, I'm raring to read more in this expansive universe Jendia Gammon has created!" - Harvey Hamer, Diamond Dimensions Universe author and Star Wars Insider contributor THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS BY JENDIA GAMMON APRIL 7, 2026 VIA SLEY HOUSE PUBLISHING The cover of Jendia Gammon's THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS, art by Chris Panatier. A red and gold border design of dragons facing each other. Three humans stand between the border: on the left, a young Black man, Prince Beaumain, with turquoise eyes and reddish hair bound by a silver crown, wearing grey, blue, and silver house colors and silver dragon brooch for his country, Catellaith; he holds a silver dagger. In the center, a white young woman, Princess Githilien, aka Thilly, of Vickery, wearing a turquoise and copper dress and spiky golden crown, holding a silver and red sword upside down; she has long, curly auburn hair, hazel eyes, and smirks. On the right, a tanned white man with grey eyes, short beard, and longish, lank, golden brown hair, wearing a ranger’s clothes and holding a sword. Behind the three figures, the sky is blue with rosy clouds; along the bottom of the image is a dark, fog-like mass creeping between them.
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Happy #Noirvember, everyone! 🖤🩶🤍♥️
#noir #retro
Black and white image of Jendia Gammon with her head tilted. Black and white image of Jendia Gammon up close in a sleeveless dress, with jewelry in her hair. Black and white image of Jendia Gammon with her hands behind her head and a glittery shawl over her arms Jendia Gammon wearing a dark red sleeveless dress, dark, red lips, jewels in her hair, stars on her left wrist, and sitting in a chartreuse chair.
November 3, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Blonde, black, and red. 💛🖤♥️💋
Jendia Gammon with bright red lips, and no other makeup, in a black Moto jacket and red and black SAW T-shirt
November 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Swords up! Early preorders are up for THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS, directly from @sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social before global preorders roll out! My epic fantasy debut comes out April 7, 2026. www.sleyhouse.com/pr...
#fantasy #books #fantasybooks #fantasybookseries #sff #yabooks #2026books
Cover of THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS by Jendia Gammon Early Preorders for THE VALE OF SEVEN DRAGONS the Fantasy Debut of JENDIA GAMMON April 7, 2026 Sley House Publishing Logo
November 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Good Halloween Eve from me, my bedhead, coffee, and art.
Jendia Gammon in a DUNE shirt holding a mug with foxes and apples on it, in front of Jendia’s art in progress, and two glass bottles of colorful ink.
October 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Don’t call it a comeback, but maybe it is.

#writing #author #books
October 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Busy day of prepping swag packs for my paying Patreon supporters, chatting with an overseas author on Zoom, starting new art bookmarks, and chores. But for now, a bánh mì pit stop.
Jendia Gammon in a sleeveless black shirt and gold lead earrings with a pork bánh mì in front of her.
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM