§ 01 · Military science fiction author

S.A. Hollen writes military science fiction, fantasy, and techno-thrillers from the edge of the map.

One series in flight, one standalone novel, and a shelf of short stories. Start with Zen and the Hell Jumpers of Mars, the debut novel of the Hell Jumpers cycle.

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HELL JUMPERS · BOOK 01 DEBUT · 2026
§ 02 · The bookshelf

A debut novel, a standalone, and the short stories in between.

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§ 03 · About the author
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An emerging indie sci-fi author, writing across three genres.

S.A. Hollen is an American indie science fiction author who writes military science fiction, fantasy, and techno-thrillers.

Hollen is a debut author publishing independently, with one series in progress, one standalone novel, and a growing body of short fiction.

Hollen's debut novel is Zen and the Hell Jumpers of Mars, the first book in the Hell Jumpers cycle.

Hollen's fiction is written at the squad and flight-deck level — tight in scope, heavy on procedure, and aimed at readers who want military sci-fi with its boots on.

Military Science Fiction Indie Sci-Fi Techno-Thriller Fantasy Short Fiction
Status
Debut author · 2026
Publishing as
Indie / self-published
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Press · ARCs · blurbs
§ 04 · Frequently asked

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Q.01
Who is S.A. Hollen?

S.A. Hollen is an American indie science fiction author who writes military science fiction, fantasy, and techno-thrillers. Hollen is a debut author publishing independently, with one series in progress, one standalone novel, and a growing body of short fiction.

Q.02
What does S.A. Hollen write?

S.A. Hollen writes military science fiction, fantasy, and techno-thrillers, plus short fiction across the same three genres. The work is squad-scale and procedural, and is best exemplified by the debut novel Zen and the Hell Jumpers of Mars.

Q.03
Where can I read S.A. Hollen’s books?

S.A. Hollen’s work will be available on Amazon (Kindle and paperback) and select indie retailers, and can be ordered directly from sahollen.com. Short stories are published on the site as free-to-read dispatches.

Q.04
What’s coming out first?

The debut novel is Zen and the Hell Jumpers of Mars, Book One of the Hell Jumpers series. A standalone novel and additional short fiction follow.

Q.05
Does S.A. Hollen do interviews, blurbs, or ARCs?

Yes. Reviewers, podcast hosts, and booksellers can request advance reader copies and interviews through the contact page.

§ 05 · Dispatches

Notes from the writing desk — monthly, not weekly.

One email a month: what I'm drafting, what I'm cutting, and the occasional chapter you won't see anywhere else. No spam. No drip funnels. Unsubscribe in one click.

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2026.04.12

Drafting notes: the problem with Mars

Why the third act of the Hell Jumpers debut keeps getting shorter.