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First Blog!
Hey! This is my first blog on Goodreads. I am Stephan Oak, author of the Jett Landry series. A little about myself:
I live in Beaumont, Texas. Stephan Oak is my pen name. I am a therapist, a musician and now a writer. I have a cat. That's kind of about it.
More important, in February, 2020, I published my first novel, Jett Landry: The Fuse. It's the story about a lonely teenage girl her dad, his partner, her friends, the bullies who torment her, and a human trafficking conspiracy her dad investigates that has a profound impact not only on the community, but on Jett and her friends at Port City High School.
It's set in Port City, Texas, which is a medium size city with a rich history of organized crime, old school gangsters and modern bad guys. This is the first book in the Jett Landry series. It's a noir type vibe in an urban fiction novel.
The second book, Jett Landry: Urban Legend, is set to be released soon. It's a wild ride. I'm excited to get this one out.
I'm currently working on the third book in the trilogy: Jett Landry: The Fierce Warrior.
I live in Beaumont, Texas. Stephan Oak is my pen name. I am a therapist, a musician and now a writer. I have a cat. That's kind of about it.
More important, in February, 2020, I published my first novel, Jett Landry: The Fuse. It's the story about a lonely teenage girl her dad, his partner, her friends, the bullies who torment her, and a human trafficking conspiracy her dad investigates that has a profound impact not only on the community, but on Jett and her friends at Port City High School.
It's set in Port City, Texas, which is a medium size city with a rich history of organized crime, old school gangsters and modern bad guys. This is the first book in the Jett Landry series. It's a noir type vibe in an urban fiction novel.
The second book, Jett Landry: Urban Legend, is set to be released soon. It's a wild ride. I'm excited to get this one out.
I'm currently working on the third book in the trilogy: Jett Landry: The Fierce Warrior.
Happy Friday!
I hope everyone had a good week. It's Friday so we're all trying to figure out what to do this weekend. Might I suggest a good book? I have a list of books that I've read, am reading or want to read. Check out the reviews and give em a read!
Also, if you're so inclined, give my debut novel Jett Landry: The Fuse a read.
It's the story of a teenage girl and her dad. Jett is a student at Port City High. Being biracial, she's the only kid at her school that isn't white. A group of kids bully her relentlessly and one day she finally tells her dad what's happening at school and everything changes.
Jett's dad is Markus Jackson, the last of Port City's old school private detectives. He's a good guy with a bad attitude, a throwback to the old school noir detectives. He has the dirt on everyone who's anyone in Port City and he isn't afraid to use it. But being a father to a teenage girl is different. Jackson may be a jaded, cynical guy, but he loves his daughter and he'll do anything to protect her.
It's a coming of age story mired in conspiracy. Is there a connection between the bullying Jett experiences and the corruption/trafficking case her dad is working? Why does Port City's most influential politician have it out for Jett? Why does everyone hate and fear Markus Jackson?
Jett Landry: The Fuse is the first book in the Jett Landry series. Jett Landry: Urban Legend, is coming soon so read The Fuse now so you'll be ready.
It's gonna be a wild ride!
Stay Cool!
Stephan Oak
Also, if you're so inclined, give my debut novel Jett Landry: The Fuse a read.
It's the story of a teenage girl and her dad. Jett is a student at Port City High. Being biracial, she's the only kid at her school that isn't white. A group of kids bully her relentlessly and one day she finally tells her dad what's happening at school and everything changes.
Jett's dad is Markus Jackson, the last of Port City's old school private detectives. He's a good guy with a bad attitude, a throwback to the old school noir detectives. He has the dirt on everyone who's anyone in Port City and he isn't afraid to use it. But being a father to a teenage girl is different. Jackson may be a jaded, cynical guy, but he loves his daughter and he'll do anything to protect her.
It's a coming of age story mired in conspiracy. Is there a connection between the bullying Jett experiences and the corruption/trafficking case her dad is working? Why does Port City's most influential politician have it out for Jett? Why does everyone hate and fear Markus Jackson?
Jett Landry: The Fuse is the first book in the Jett Landry series. Jett Landry: Urban Legend, is coming soon so read The Fuse now so you'll be ready.
It's gonna be a wild ride!
Stay Cool!
Stephan Oak
Jett Landry: Urban Legend, drops 11/28/20
Hey!
Tomorrow is a big day for me. The second novel in the Jett Landry Saga, Urban Legend, will be available. You can pre-order it now if you want. You can also order the paperback if you like to have a book in your hands when you read. I sincerely hope you check this book out. If you haven't read the first book in the Jett Landry Saga, Jett Landry: The Fuse, it's available for $2.99 on Amazon, $15 as a paperback, or you can try your luck in a Giveaway.
Urban Legend picks up four years after The Fuse. A lot has changed in Port City, Texas during that time. Jett's best friend is a first year law student. Jett, however, is still coping with a horrific tragedy. She rarely ventures out of her apartment, except maybe to get coffee at the coffee shop, have a drink at the bar, or to try to find ways to cope with her tragedy.
Human trafficking is a huge problem and the new government has done little to stop it. But a mysterious woman on a motorcycle in the county north of Port City has been rescuing women who go missing. They won't tell who she is. There are all kinds of rumors about her identity. Some people think she is a victim who escaped and is now getting revenge. Others believe she is a member of a religious cult that lives deep in the woods. But, all over Port City, everyone talks about Jett, the high school who won all those karate tournaments several years ago.
I love this book series. I get emotional writing about these characters. It's a lot of work, but it's a labor of love. There are more adventures to come, but now I hope you find the time to check out Jett Landry: Urban Legend and drop me a review. I would love to know what you think!
Stephen Oak
Tomorrow is a big day for me. The second novel in the Jett Landry Saga, Urban Legend, will be available. You can pre-order it now if you want. You can also order the paperback if you like to have a book in your hands when you read. I sincerely hope you check this book out. If you haven't read the first book in the Jett Landry Saga, Jett Landry: The Fuse, it's available for $2.99 on Amazon, $15 as a paperback, or you can try your luck in a Giveaway.
Urban Legend picks up four years after The Fuse. A lot has changed in Port City, Texas during that time. Jett's best friend is a first year law student. Jett, however, is still coping with a horrific tragedy. She rarely ventures out of her apartment, except maybe to get coffee at the coffee shop, have a drink at the bar, or to try to find ways to cope with her tragedy.
Human trafficking is a huge problem and the new government has done little to stop it. But a mysterious woman on a motorcycle in the county north of Port City has been rescuing women who go missing. They won't tell who she is. There are all kinds of rumors about her identity. Some people think she is a victim who escaped and is now getting revenge. Others believe she is a member of a religious cult that lives deep in the woods. But, all over Port City, everyone talks about Jett, the high school who won all those karate tournaments several years ago.
I love this book series. I get emotional writing about these characters. It's a lot of work, but it's a labor of love. There are more adventures to come, but now I hope you find the time to check out Jett Landry: Urban Legend and drop me a review. I would love to know what you think!
Stephen Oak
Jett Landry: Urban Legend, Acknowledgments
Writing and publishing a novel is a huge task. I never realized how huge a task it was until I wrote Jett Landry: The Fuse. It takes a team of people to make it work. Writing it is only one part of getting this project out to the public. So, now that I’ve released Jett Landry: Urban Legend, I decided to take a moment and explain the contributions of everyone on the Acknowledgements Page.
Micky Mitchell: Micky is the artist who did the covers of both The Fuse and Urban Legend. She’s an amazing artist. She is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She has this ability to create images that bring these characters to life. The cover of a book is the first thing people notice before they know anything about the book. It’s what generates interest. Micky knocks it out of the park every time. She puts her heart and soul into every picture she draws. Look her up if you’re interested in seeing more of her work. Or drive around downtown; you’ll see some of her murals.
Theresa Anderson Ener: Theresa edited this book. I learned a lot from Theresa. Not only did she proofread the book and find things I missed (it’s hard to proofread your own work because you know what you expect to see) she also provided notes that were very helpful in putting this story together. I enjoy our conversations, both in person and on social media, about books, writing, liquor and board games.
David S. McRae: David reviewed The Fuse. But not only did he review The Fuse, he contacted me to provide a lot of guidance, encouragement and advice for a first time author. A lot of his advice is manifested in Urban Legend. I appreciate him taking the time to help me get started on this journey as a storyteller. He’s also the author of the Vagrant Summer series. Check it out!
Sunni Sonnier: Sunni allowed me to base a character on her personality. If you live in Southeast Texas, or now in Southeast Louisiana, you probably know Sunni. She’s a bar manager and music promoter. She’s a force of nature. One of the most genuinely nicest people you ever want to meet, she doesn’t just promote music; she promotes people and communities. The unconventional and hip field agent “Steampunk” Sonya is based on Sunni. If you know Sunni, you know she is perfect for this character. Sonya is going to be a recurring character in the Jett Landry/Port City universe. She’s just too cool not to be. Wait until you see what she gets to do in Volume 3!
Rob Flurry: Rob also allowed me to base a character on his likeness. Richard, Jett’s new mentor, is based on Rob. Again, if you live in Southeast Texas you probably know Rob. He’s a cool guy. The kind of guy who always looks out for his friends. He’s also a Blacksmith who has been featured on an Amazon short film and in The Texas Tribune. Sunni and Rob are iconic parts of Southeast Texas culture and it was an honor to create characters based on their contributions to our community.
Franora Anderson: Franora owns Shabby Shabby Antiques in Beaumont, Texas. In her shop in the Old Town section of Beaumont (one of my favorite parts of town) she also sells records. I stopped in one Saturday to buy some vinyl records and, after a long conversation with Fran about music and art and local happenings, I came back and gave her a copy of Jett Landry: The Fuse. She read it, made a video review of the book, recommended it to her friends and customers, promoted and help the sell the book from her shop and even set up a book signing event. She offered all of this before I ever had a chance to ask. It’s that kind of passionate support that keeps local arts alive in Beaumont. Beaumont has vibrant art, music, theatre scenes because of people like Franora who get involved in promoting local artists. Look for her shop on Facebook and check it out! She has some great deals!
Aaron Barnhill and Zach Bowman at Beaumont Y2Z Podast: Aaron and Zach are also iconic members of the Southeast Texas community. They promote anything and everything that makes Beaumont, Texas a great place to live. Through their podcast they put the spotlight on local artists, musicians, authors like me, small business owners and really anyone doing anything in Beaumont that is unique and/or interesting. They reached out to do a podcast on Jett Landry: The Fuse. Go on YouTube and check out their Podcasts. It’s a great Podcast series.
Michelle Cate, Stephanie Orta, Greg Buscemi: Michelle and Stephanie engaged me from the Art Studio Inc, another iconic part of the Southeast Texas Art community, to participate in a virtual book fair for local authors. Greg is the Director of The Art Studio Inc. They do so many great things and contribute so much for the local culture in Beaumont.
Annalee Zenkner: Annalee is a poet, a podcaster and a master of wine. She’s also a good friend. A former resident of Southeast Texas, she’s now back home in Washington State. When she found out I published a book, she reached out to me with an invitation to be on her podcast. Exposure on the West coast, a market where I haven’t made any ground yet, would be huge.
Mary Eileen: Mary has knowledge and skills in areas that are valuable when writing a novel about crime. A retired detective, she’s an invaluable source of information about procedure and ethics. She’s also really cool and a good friend. The character of “Mary,” the cop who shows up at the diner in The Fuse, is a tribute to Mary Eileen.
Toye Babb: Toye is a martial arts expert. With a blackbelt in Akido and a vast working knowledge of Martial Arts in general, Toye helped me work out many of the fight scenes in both The Fuse and Urban Legend. She’s also a Beta Reader, a reader who reads the book before editing to comment on story, plot, grammar, etc. Toye also has to listen to me talk about this book incessantly when we go out to dinner after work. I get caught up in things I’m doing and she’s a good listener.
Shanon Chambers Shaw: Shanon has been one of the most supportive people I know in the development of this project. She’s been a Beta Reader, and a sounding board for ideas. She corrects my grammar and shows up at every event and helps promote the book. Shanon and I go all the back to Nederland High School. Thanks Shanon!
Of course, I would like to thank the people who read The Fuse and are now reading Urban Legend. You make this happen! Thank you so much!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped make get this book series developed and who keep pushing it upstream. I honestly cannot do this without all of your support and enthusiasm.
Below is a link to the Amazon site for the Jett Landry Saga. I encourage anyone reading this blog to click on the link and see if you wanna join the adventure!
The Jett Landry Saga (2 book series) Kindle Edition (amazon.com)
Micky Mitchell: Micky is the artist who did the covers of both The Fuse and Urban Legend. She’s an amazing artist. She is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She has this ability to create images that bring these characters to life. The cover of a book is the first thing people notice before they know anything about the book. It’s what generates interest. Micky knocks it out of the park every time. She puts her heart and soul into every picture she draws. Look her up if you’re interested in seeing more of her work. Or drive around downtown; you’ll see some of her murals.
Theresa Anderson Ener: Theresa edited this book. I learned a lot from Theresa. Not only did she proofread the book and find things I missed (it’s hard to proofread your own work because you know what you expect to see) she also provided notes that were very helpful in putting this story together. I enjoy our conversations, both in person and on social media, about books, writing, liquor and board games.
David S. McRae: David reviewed The Fuse. But not only did he review The Fuse, he contacted me to provide a lot of guidance, encouragement and advice for a first time author. A lot of his advice is manifested in Urban Legend. I appreciate him taking the time to help me get started on this journey as a storyteller. He’s also the author of the Vagrant Summer series. Check it out!
Sunni Sonnier: Sunni allowed me to base a character on her personality. If you live in Southeast Texas, or now in Southeast Louisiana, you probably know Sunni. She’s a bar manager and music promoter. She’s a force of nature. One of the most genuinely nicest people you ever want to meet, she doesn’t just promote music; she promotes people and communities. The unconventional and hip field agent “Steampunk” Sonya is based on Sunni. If you know Sunni, you know she is perfect for this character. Sonya is going to be a recurring character in the Jett Landry/Port City universe. She’s just too cool not to be. Wait until you see what she gets to do in Volume 3!
Rob Flurry: Rob also allowed me to base a character on his likeness. Richard, Jett’s new mentor, is based on Rob. Again, if you live in Southeast Texas you probably know Rob. He’s a cool guy. The kind of guy who always looks out for his friends. He’s also a Blacksmith who has been featured on an Amazon short film and in The Texas Tribune. Sunni and Rob are iconic parts of Southeast Texas culture and it was an honor to create characters based on their contributions to our community.
Franora Anderson: Franora owns Shabby Shabby Antiques in Beaumont, Texas. In her shop in the Old Town section of Beaumont (one of my favorite parts of town) she also sells records. I stopped in one Saturday to buy some vinyl records and, after a long conversation with Fran about music and art and local happenings, I came back and gave her a copy of Jett Landry: The Fuse. She read it, made a video review of the book, recommended it to her friends and customers, promoted and help the sell the book from her shop and even set up a book signing event. She offered all of this before I ever had a chance to ask. It’s that kind of passionate support that keeps local arts alive in Beaumont. Beaumont has vibrant art, music, theatre scenes because of people like Franora who get involved in promoting local artists. Look for her shop on Facebook and check it out! She has some great deals!
Aaron Barnhill and Zach Bowman at Beaumont Y2Z Podast: Aaron and Zach are also iconic members of the Southeast Texas community. They promote anything and everything that makes Beaumont, Texas a great place to live. Through their podcast they put the spotlight on local artists, musicians, authors like me, small business owners and really anyone doing anything in Beaumont that is unique and/or interesting. They reached out to do a podcast on Jett Landry: The Fuse. Go on YouTube and check out their Podcasts. It’s a great Podcast series.
Michelle Cate, Stephanie Orta, Greg Buscemi: Michelle and Stephanie engaged me from the Art Studio Inc, another iconic part of the Southeast Texas Art community, to participate in a virtual book fair for local authors. Greg is the Director of The Art Studio Inc. They do so many great things and contribute so much for the local culture in Beaumont.
Annalee Zenkner: Annalee is a poet, a podcaster and a master of wine. She’s also a good friend. A former resident of Southeast Texas, she’s now back home in Washington State. When she found out I published a book, she reached out to me with an invitation to be on her podcast. Exposure on the West coast, a market where I haven’t made any ground yet, would be huge.
Mary Eileen: Mary has knowledge and skills in areas that are valuable when writing a novel about crime. A retired detective, she’s an invaluable source of information about procedure and ethics. She’s also really cool and a good friend. The character of “Mary,” the cop who shows up at the diner in The Fuse, is a tribute to Mary Eileen.
Toye Babb: Toye is a martial arts expert. With a blackbelt in Akido and a vast working knowledge of Martial Arts in general, Toye helped me work out many of the fight scenes in both The Fuse and Urban Legend. She’s also a Beta Reader, a reader who reads the book before editing to comment on story, plot, grammar, etc. Toye also has to listen to me talk about this book incessantly when we go out to dinner after work. I get caught up in things I’m doing and she’s a good listener.
Shanon Chambers Shaw: Shanon has been one of the most supportive people I know in the development of this project. She’s been a Beta Reader, and a sounding board for ideas. She corrects my grammar and shows up at every event and helps promote the book. Shanon and I go all the back to Nederland High School. Thanks Shanon!
Of course, I would like to thank the people who read The Fuse and are now reading Urban Legend. You make this happen! Thank you so much!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped make get this book series developed and who keep pushing it upstream. I honestly cannot do this without all of your support and enthusiasm.
Below is a link to the Amazon site for the Jett Landry Saga. I encourage anyone reading this blog to click on the link and see if you wanna join the adventure!
The Jett Landry Saga (2 book series) Kindle Edition (amazon.com)
Happy New Year!
Hey! Just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a happy new year. Let's make it better than that other year that I don't want to mention (2020).
In the new year, be sure to check out Jett Landry: The Fuse and Jett Landry: Urban Legend. The third book in the series is in the works.
Oh yea, there is a GoodReads Giveaway for Jett Landry: Urban Legend going on until January 6th. I'm giving away 100 eBooks.
If you feel like it, let me know how you're doing!
In the new year, be sure to check out Jett Landry: The Fuse and Jett Landry: Urban Legend. The third book in the series is in the works.
Oh yea, there is a GoodReads Giveaway for Jett Landry: Urban Legend going on until January 6th. I'm giving away 100 eBooks.
If you feel like it, let me know how you're doing!
Jett Landry: Urban Legend on Kindle Unlimited
Jett Landry: Urban Legend is now available on Kindle Unlimited! If you have a subscription, read it for free! And please leave a review! I'd love to know what you think about my books.
Stephan Oak
Stephan Oak
Free eBook promo on Amazon!
I'm doing a free eBook promo on Amazon for Jett Landry: The Fuse, vol 1 of the Jett Landry Saga. Go over and get you a copy, read it, and leave an honest review on Amazon or here, on Goodreads. As always, have a great day, weekend and week!!!
Stephan Oak
Stephan Oak
Jett Landry: The Fierce Warrior coming soon!
For those of you who have read Jett Landry: The Fuse and Jett Landry: Urban Legend, thank you. And to those who have left a review, thank you as well! I appreciate the support and the feedback on these books.
Yesterday I did a read through of the current draft of the third book in the Jett Landry Saga: The Fierce Warrior. So far so good. It has emotion, action, relationships, suspense... pretty much what you expect from a Jett Landry novel and a lot of twists and turns along the way. It's gonna be an intense adventure. I'm excited about this novel, but there is still a lot of work ahead. I'm making revisions before I send it to the editor and Beta Readers. Soon Micky and I will sit down to talk about the cover art. So it's in the works and I can't wait to get it to out there for you to read.
After The Fierce Warrior, there will be a new series of Jett Landry stories in the Port City universe. We're just getting started and there are a lot of stories to tell.
Please tell your friends about The Jett Landry Saga. Leave a review if you've read the book, both here and on Amazon. Follow me here to keep up with the latest Jett Landry news. You can also follow me on Twitter and there is a Facebook page for The Jett Landry Saga. Leave a comment and say hello. If you have any questions, please send me a message or, even better, ask on twitter or here on Goodreads. I'm always open for questions!
Okay, thank you for reading these books and thank you for reading this blog. Have a great day!
Stephan Oak.
Yesterday I did a read through of the current draft of the third book in the Jett Landry Saga: The Fierce Warrior. So far so good. It has emotion, action, relationships, suspense... pretty much what you expect from a Jett Landry novel and a lot of twists and turns along the way. It's gonna be an intense adventure. I'm excited about this novel, but there is still a lot of work ahead. I'm making revisions before I send it to the editor and Beta Readers. Soon Micky and I will sit down to talk about the cover art. So it's in the works and I can't wait to get it to out there for you to read.
After The Fierce Warrior, there will be a new series of Jett Landry stories in the Port City universe. We're just getting started and there are a lot of stories to tell.
Please tell your friends about The Jett Landry Saga. Leave a review if you've read the book, both here and on Amazon. Follow me here to keep up with the latest Jett Landry news. You can also follow me on Twitter and there is a Facebook page for The Jett Landry Saga. Leave a comment and say hello. If you have any questions, please send me a message or, even better, ask on twitter or here on Goodreads. I'm always open for questions!
Okay, thank you for reading these books and thank you for reading this blog. Have a great day!
Stephan Oak.
Jett Landry: The Fierce Warrior
The Fierce Warrior, volume 3 of the Jett Landry Saga, is now with the editor and Micky and I are about to start on the cover art. Hang in there! It'll be here soon. The Fierce Warrior is the exciting conclusion to the first Jett Landry trilogy. You're gonna love it!
eBook Release Date! Paperback on Sale!
Jett Landry: The Fierce Warrior is now available on paperback. Order your copy now!
If you want the eBook, it's up for pre-order with a release date of November 4, 2021.
I'm looking forward to hearing what you all think about this book.
Enjoy! More Jett Landry stories are in the works.
If you want the eBook, it's up for pre-order with a release date of November 4, 2021.
I'm looking forward to hearing what you all think about this book.
Enjoy! More Jett Landry stories are in the works.
