The Lioness audiobook is out today! Here’s what’s happened since the paperback came out.

First, a little gratitude: to the readers who have stuck with me for years, believing in me and my words, to the new readers who have just arrived (hi!), and to everyone who has left a review, bought a book, recommended me to their friends – thank you from the bottom of my heart. This journey (which now includes FOUR published novels!) wouldn’t have been possible without you.

Now, since The Lioness (paperback, ebook) has been out for a whirlwind three months and today her audiobook officially launches (buy it here), I thought I’d check in and let you know what’s happened in that time.

1. She broke top-20 on Amazon for European Historical Fiction and top-25 in Biographical Fiction in her first week out!

2. The audiobook is hereeee!

Thanks to Dreamscape Media, The Lioness is now an audiobook. Narrated by the fabulous Imani Jade Powers (who also narrated We Are The Beasts), the book offers just under 11 hours of listening time immersed in the world of Medieval lady warriors.

3. Early readers have some nice things to say…

“Jeanne de Clisson, Lioness of Brittany, is a fascinating historical character, a notorious woman pirate in 14th century France, and Gigi Griffis creates a compelling revenge story and character sketch out of Jeanne’s life…

“If you need a book about a fierce 43-year-old woman who is out for revenge and gives no quarter, this is the book for you. It’s a sometimes harsh, and certainly bloody, story that pulls no punches when it comes to Jeanne de Clisson’s force of personality. ” – Goodreads Reviewer

“The Lioness is a wonderful example of a historical novel done right...If you’re looking for an interesting historical fiction that follows an older woman (and mother) who proves that women are just as deadly as men, and don’t mind a bit of blood and violence, this certainly is something to consider adding to your TBR list! ” – Goodreads Reviewer

“The narration was excellent and I feel like we can add The Lioness of Brittany to our pantheon of badass women who will resort to whatever it takes to get justice.” – Goodreads Reviewer

“Holy Smokes Jeanne. I am in love with your bravery, courage, deep abiding love and your unholy need for vengeance. Really, this book was just so good. The writing style, the prose, dialogue, characters. Just nailed it! And Walter, omg in the background, but so not. Every character had their purpose.

Very nicely done and definitely an author to follow” – Goodreads Reviewer

4. She hit the bestseller list on Amazon a second time at the end of 2024, this time earning herself a #1 bestseller banner in biographical historical fiction!

 

Thanks again to everyone who has joined me on this journey so far. For those grabbing your audio copy now, I hope you enjoy learning Jeanne’s story as much as I did.