Stevie Jo

Stevie Jo wrote her first play when she was just eight years old (in the 90s) and has been writing fiction ever since! Eventually, she will go through all her old writings to revise them so they are up to par for publishing.

Fiction, predominately. She has to draw up legal documents all day in her day-job, so writing fiction is a wonderful break and release from the fact-driven legal world. A lot of the unpublished fiction Stevie Jo has written is romance. The "Angel of Death" series is her first foray into the fantasy genre and she is a huge fan of it! She loves having the ability to create her own worlds that differ from the laws of reality. She would like to dip her toe in genres with more bite to them like mystery or thrillers, one day.

She is a double-transplant from Tennessee to Florida and then up to Kentucky, which is the state she calls home. In Lexington, Stevie Jo lives a very full and wonderful life with her husband, two dogs, and cockatiel.

Visit the "Events" page on Stevie Jo's website to see her calendar of upcoming events. She also posts updates on her Facebook and Instagram pages.

Stevie Jo will sell her books and meet her readers at any event that sounds like something she would attend as a guest, including comic cons, book fairs, and even farmer's markets (in conjunction with the Carnegie Center for Literacy)! She is hopeful that she will be able to set up a few book signings at local bookstores soon. Keep an eye on her website and social pages for updates about that.

If you think Stevie Jo's work would make a great addition to your con, book fair, or other literary-related event, simply reach out to her via her "Contact" page! That goes straight to her author email and she will get back to you within 48 hours, barring extenuating circumstances.

For now, she has only written the "Angel of Death" book series; however, it has several books available right now! She also has companion guidebooks available for anyone who enjoys reading beyond the series and learning more about your favorite characters. For a complete list of books and companion guides, go to the "Library" on Stevie Jo's website.

Currently, Stevie Jo is self-published with the majority of her books being available online. She distributes through IngramSpark so that any book-seller with access to Ingram's catalog can easily order the quantity they desire, with return options. For more casual readers, this means you can order any of Stevie Jo's books on popular sites like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For readers located in central Kentucky, Stevie Jo is pleased to say you can check out her first book in the "Angel of Death" series, "In the Beginning," at the Jessamine County Library! Tell all of your friends and the library will order more books in the series for you to enjoy. A tip about order Stevie Jo's books: if you go to your local brick and mortar bookstore (such as Barnes & Noble, Joseph Beth, Half-Priced Books, etc.), and ask them to order Stevie Jo's books for you, they should be able to! This is contingent on whether or not they use Ingram for book ordering, but a large quantity of them do. This is also an effective tip for your local public library. The moral of the story? Go to your local bookstore and ask them to order Stevie Jo's books! Part of being a self-published author means Stevie Jo has to present herself to the bookstores instead of having a publicist do it for her. It brings more to her reputation, and increases her chances of being sold on shelves in brick and mortar bookstores (indie and chain), if readers like you have ordered her books. Plus, if you buy at your local indie bookstore, you're supporting an indie author and an indie within your own community. Just tell them Stevie Jo is on Ingram and they will know what to do! Stevie Jo would love to be in a bookstore near you!

Stevie Jo tries her best to release a new book every six months. However, she caught up with herself quite quickly, so she has had to extend the publication deadlines. The current schedule has been one new book each year, at minimum. Additionally, and quite pleasantly, Stevie Jo has been sprinkled with Inspiration Dust! Lately, she has come up with book ideas outside of the AOD world. She is very excited to outline them and create a release schedule so she can continue bringing you the AOD books you love while giving you something new. Keep an eye on her website and social pages for updates about new projects and release dates!

Typically, due to factors such as language, sex, violence, and other adult themes, Stevie Jo would recommend only those 18+ read her books. Parents are expected to pre-screen the books if they are considering purchasing them for a child under the age of 18.

Based in a fictional county in eastern Kentucky, "Angel of Death" explores the notion that good and evil are not always as black and white as they seem and may, in fact, often be more alike than they care to admit. In Murr County, Humans and Creatures (were-beasts; mer-folk; magical Creatures known as Mythics; and Sanguis, who were the original "vampires") have co-existed for centuries. Today, Creatures are the dominant species, putting Humans very near to the "endangered species" list by comparison. Humans, desiring to regain the throne at the top of the food chain, have decided they need to "cure" the Creatures of their supposed-illness--not being pure Human. When Creatures retaliate, a battle begins for dominance of Earth. From afar, Heaven and Hell have been watching tensions brew. For centuries, Heaven and Hell agreed to a treaty over Earth and its residence. All of the realms are to assist each other in maintaining a true balance of power. However, with Earth on the bring of the greatest war in history, Heaven and Hell may have to work together in unexpected ways to ensure the survival of all three realms. For a synopsis of each, individual, book in the series, so far, visit the "Angel of Death" tab in the Library on Stevie Jo's website.

These are like brief encyclopaedia, providing a more in-depth look into the characters and locations featured in the "Angel of Death" series. As Stevie Jo releases other works, she will add companion guidebooks for those as well, where she sees fit.

Stevie Jo has outlined twenty-two books to complete the main series. She has also began work on novella trilogies that tie into the main series. These trilogies will be released between AOD books on a strategic basis, as they correlate to the main plot. Additionally, Stevie Jo plans to release a new guidebook depicting a new or updated version of a different Realm. These guidebooks will be released between AOD books on a strategic basis, as they correlate to the main plot.

Currently, there are two companion guidebooks available: "Eternal Salvation" and "Learning to Fly." "Eternal Salvation" is the first edition guidebook that explores the Heaven Realm, as depicted in the "Angel of Death" book series. Beautifully illustrated by the talented Nishi Studios, this guidebook provides a brief background of the cities in the Kingdom of Heaven with illustrations. The Angels featured in the first three books of the series are also discussed by providing a brief history of how long they've been in Heaven and what their role is in the hierarchy. Please note that this guidebook only discusses Heavenly Angels introduced to the reader through book three, "Veiled Commandments." If you have read beyond the third installment and have met new Heavenly Angels, they will not be included in this guidebook, making this guidebook great for those new to the series and those who love to have a complete collection! "Learning to Fly" is the second edition guidebook that explores the Heaven Realm, as depicted in the "Angel of Death" book series. Stevie Jo experimented with AI-technology illustrations through Canva to create multiple images for each location and character from the Heaven Realm. The Heavenly Angels and cities are explored in more depth to make the characters and cities more three-dimensional. This guidebook includes information about the Heavenly Angels and cities as revealed to readers through book six, "For I Have Sinned," in the series, making this guidebook great for those new to the series and those who are anxiously awaiting the next installment!

You may certainly order any of Stevie Jo's available books straight from her website by clicking the name of the series you want to purchase under the "Library" tab at the top. The link under each book's title will take you to B&N Press, which is where Stevie Jo publishes her books for the general public.

Unfortunately, the only discount Stevie Jo is able to provide is if books are purchased in-person when she is at an author event. She, typically, offers a small discount plus a free autograph and, optional, personalization per individual book. Additionally, Stevie Jo often offers bundle discounts on her books, in person. If you are buying strictly online, Stevie Jo does not have the ability to offer discounts, at this time, unfortunately.

For more information on book donations from Stevie Jo, please email Stevie Jo via the "Contact" page on her website.