A Wolf Also Cries - Available as an eBook and Paperback

A Wolf Also Cries, the Wolves of Stormfall Prequel, is now available as an eBook on Amazon, as well as through Barnes & Noble and Kobo, It's also available as in paperback through Amazon.

Hiding amidst a den of thieves, hunted at every turn. What more can a lost girl ask for but to survive?

They say there is magic to be found in Bateria for those who can afford it, and there are temples to grieve in for those who cannot. Surviving as little more than a common thief, Callisto can rely on neither to keep her safe. Even her closest friends must never know the secrets she hides away.

The emperor's armies have taken everything from her. Her family. Her dreams. She became a cutpurse out of necessity, then a lockpick. All the while under the thumb of a master thief who threatens to crush what's left of her if she steps out of line. She's lucky to have made it this far.

But the empire has been cracking down again, rooting out street urchins like herself without mercy. What more will the empire threaten to take from her? What more still will she be asked to sacrifice, to survive this ruinous world?

So excited to see it in print.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHF4WNLZ

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-wolf-also-cries-jw-golan/1151346444

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-wolf-also-cries

First Review for A Wolf Follows the Tempest

Thrilled to see the first review for A Wolf Follows the Tempest appear in the Faerie Review:

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2026/09/review-a-wolf-follows-the-tempest/

To quote from Lily's review,

"WOW. I don’t know how he manages it, but Golan has once again surpassed the previous installment in the series! I absolutely adore Callisto, and my heart broke for all the pain she’s been through and experienced. She’s such a strong character, and refuses to back down even in the face of overwhelming odds. . . . The pacing is excellent, and you won’t want to put it down once you start, so make sure you set aside a decent chunk of time!"

Thanks again, Lily for taking the time to review and share your thoughts.

Going Wide Versus Amazon Exclusive

As an author/publisher, I will be experimenting a little with my next book release. A Wolf Also Cries, the Wolves of Stormfall Prequel, will be the first and only novel in the Stormfall universe to be published simultaneously as an eBook across multiple sites.

It will be available through Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHF4WNLZ

Barnes and Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-wolf-also-cries-jw-golan/1151346444

And Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-wolf-also-cries

This was a difficult decision to make. As an indie author, Amazon's Kindle Unlimited provides over half of the sales for each of the other novels in the Stormfall universe - and a book cannot be offered on Kindle Unlimited and on competing book sales sites at the same time. Amazon was and remains the largest online book retailer in the world. That Kindle Unlimited revenue would be very difficult to replace without a far larger marketing budget than most indie authors can contemplate.

The reasoning for marketing the Prequel in this fashion was therefore to hopefully draw interest to the series across a wider audience, while still maintaining the other books exclusively through Amazon. Hopefully this dual-track strategy pays off in the long run.

Book 1 of Stormfall Chronicles Free for Limited Time

Book 1 of the Stormfall Chronicles is available for FREE on Amazon from 14-16th September. It is currently ranked #26 among free eBooks on Amazon, and is ranked #1 among free eBooks in Coming of Age Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy, and Epic Fantasy.

Come snag your free copy while you can.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYK9QHC

Wolves of Stormfall Prequel: Seventh Draft Completed & Ready for Release

The final draft for the Prequel to the Wolves of Stormfall is done! This is the seventh draft for A Wolf Also Cries, totaling 44,300 words. This makes it the shortest of the books in the series, completing Callisto's story. The eBook has been uploaded to Amazon for release on September 30th, and the paperback edition will be released on the same day.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHF4WNLZ

This will be the first and only book in the series to also be released on Barnes & Noble as well as Kobo - which means it will not be available on Kindle Unlimited. I'm hoping that "going wide" with the Prequel to the series will help to bring the Wolves of Stormfall to a wider audience.

"A Wolf Also Cries" Now on Pre-Order

A Wolf Also Cries, the Prequel to the Wolves of Stormfall series, is now available for pre-order. The release data is September 30, 2026.

Glad to see the cover go online. Finally rounding out the last book planned in Callisto's story.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHF4WNLZ

Seeking Beta Readers for Wolves of Stormfall Prequel

I am looking for Beta Readers for my latest YA Werewolf Fantasy novel. Anyone who's interested in learning more or signing up can submit their contact information under the form below:

https://forms.gle/uPNeq6b86wNSwN6b8

The manuscript is currently 42,000 words in length, written from a multi-character, third person point of view. Being a YA Fantasy novel, it's going to have its share of violence, but with no steamy or erotic scenes. There will be limited cursing, with no f-bombs.

This novel is the prequel to the series, so it should be able to stand on its own - without having to read any of the later books. Descriptions for the subsequent books in the series can be found below:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZLX5TF1

I'm NOT looking for paid readers or reviewers. I'm looking for authentic feedback from real readers who appreciate the YA Fantasy genre. The beta-copy will be made available through Google Docs.

Many thanks in advance for your thoughtful input.

J.W. Golan