Join E. A. Hendryx at Rendezvous ’25

Rendezvous with readers and writers in St. Louis on November 7-8, 2025, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. E. A. Hendryx (aka Bell Renshaw / Emilie Haney) is attending as a participating author!

About the Writer

E. A. Hendryx is an award-winning author, graphic designer, photographer, and podcaster living in Indiana with her husband, two dogs, and a cat named Pages. She writes fiction in multiple genres and spends more time on Instagram than she probably should. She grew up on a steady diet of Star Trek and Nancy Drew and believes that every idea is better in space.

You can learn more about E. A. Hendryx and her books on her website at eahcreative.com.

Genre: contemporary romance, romantic suspense, YA Science Fiction & Fantasy

Currently reading: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

A note from Emilie: I work hard to make my books (no matter the genre) fast-paced with characters who have heart, heroes you can cheer for, heroines who are strong but also tender, and romance that sizzles but has no spice.

About the Featured Title

Rising From the Galaxy (Xerus Galaxy Saga #3)

Forced to face the reality of the corruption overtaking the galaxy, The Soldier sheds his true purpose in order to join the Rising. There’s only one problem. He’s forced to work with an old flame who broke his heart cycles ago.

Rising operative Rin is pushed to her limits as the fast-approaching war becomes a reality and her rightful place is demanded of her. Fighting not only for the good of the galaxy, but against her attraction to the young man she’s forced to partner with, Rin must make difficult choices between her heart and the good of the galaxy.

Across the Black, Talie and Renner fight to win over the Outlier Rim to the Rising’s side while Leef and Merritt face a great unknown that lies behind a deadly space storm in hopes of finding aid.

With King Praxin’s armies reaching into every aspect of the galaxy, the Rising is quickly running out of time as they fight to replace corrupt leaders on the high council. Will their numbers be a match for the bot army and military presence spreading like space dust to every corner? And can they find the help they need in unlikely allies? Or will the galaxy descend into chaos and corruption at the hands of an evil dictator?

Rising From the Galaxy is the last book in the Xerus Galaxy Saga. It’s Avengers End Game meets Gladiator in space with a twist of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. It’s a no spice romantic space opera perfect for fans of Star Wars, Skyward, and The Lunar Chronicles. (Recommended for 13+)

Also Available: Suspended in the Stars, Falling Through the Black, Maid at Christmas

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about JustRead Rendezvous… why (About page), what, where, who, and how (Event page). We invite you to join us and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page). 

Have you read any of E. A. Hendryx (or Bell Renshaw or Emilie Haney)’s books? Let us know your favorites and which titles you add to your TBR!