Highmatter Books
Highmatter Books is an independent publisher specializing in fine press editions and other merchandise in support of the works of author Christopher Ruocchio. Highmatter Books exists to serve the interests of fans of Ruocchio’s work, with special emphasis on the production of high-end illustrated editions of The Sun Eater and future projects, as well as T-shirts, trading cards, and other memorabilia for retail, Kickstarter, and the author’s Patreon. Established in AD 2025.
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Christopher Ruocchio is the internationally award-winning author of the Sun Eater, a series blending elements of both science fiction and fantasy, as well as more than twenty works of short fiction. Published in multiple languages, his work has garnered a worldwide following.
As the creative director of Highmatter Books, he directs artwork, produces update videos and other public-facing media, and oversees all matter of "big picture" concerns as he helps craft the future of our company. He is excited to play a more central role in creating premium special editions of the Sun Eater books and looks forward to producing fine editions of other works in the future.
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Throughout her life, Jenna Ruocchio has worked in many different positions: social neuroscientist, human behavioral data scientist, mother of two-under-two, and most recently executive director of Highmatter Books. In this newest role, she coordinates various aspects of the "business side" of Ruocchio Ventures and Highmatter Books. She actively engages with Christopher Ruocchio's fans on various different social media platforms, and greatly enjoys this part of her "job." Jenna's relevant skillset includes graphic design, marketing, statistical analysis, event planning, people management, and most importantly talking Christopher off the ledge.
Jenna also serves as a primary point-of-contact for merchandising efforts, customer concerns, human resource management, and more. Email her (and the rest of the team) here with any concerns or questions; she'd be happy to hear from you!
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Jason Cordova brings years of experience in the publishing industry, most recently as an associate editor with Baen Books. His wit and truly alarming efficiency make him an excellent fit for Highmatter Books, and we proudly welcomed him as our first employee in Summer 2025. He works closely with all aspects of Highmatter, with a special focus on author appearances, special edition publishing, and remembering deadlines that Jenna forgets.
An accomplished author in his own right, Jason is both a John W. Campbell Award and Dragon Award finalist. He edited his first anthology, Chicks in Tank Tops, coauthored Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever with Larry Correia, and wrote Mountain of Fire in the Black Tide Rising universe, all with Baen Books. He has 28 novels currently in print and has been featured in numerous anthologies. A Navy veteran, he is also a former middle school teacher. Though Californian by birth, he has since relocated to the South, where he swears at the humidity on a thrice-daily basis.