A Review: The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan
After four novels of build-up, you might be curious: does Jordan begin to pay off on some of his promises?
A Review: Fire Sea by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Did Weis and Hickman’s story stick with me because the story was truly significant, or was it due to my lack of experience in fantasy realms when I first read it?
A Review: Thrice by Andrew D. Meredith
Thrice is one of those novels that might make for a perfect introduction to an author’s catalog.
A Review: Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
Fugitive Telemetry is a return to the novella length. But can we go back now?
A Review: Bonds of Chaos by Zack Argyle
Hard magic systems, a world full of mysteries, and flawed characters searching for a way to make things right again.
Why Pandora's Curiosity Still Haunts Us
After the dust of the Titanomachy had settled, the world was ripe for rebirth and creation. In this early epoch, two tales intertwine – a god's audacious defiance and a mortal's insatiable curiosity.
The Rise of the Olympians
Now a universe-altering confrontation brews. Let's dive back into the cosmic drama.
The Origins of the Greek Pantheon
Strap in as we journey back to this primordial battleground.
Let's Talk Indie Publishing with Nicole Pierman
For anyone curious about the indie publishing path or already walking it.
A Review: The Galaxy and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
When I finally decided that it was time to wrap up the series with The Galaxy and the Ground Within, I wondered how I’d feel having reached the end.
A Review: The Relentless Moon by Mary Robinette Kowal
Mary Robinette Kowal’s third entry to the series, The Relentless Moon, adds one more major genre to the mix: mystery.
The Relationship Between Horror and Fantasy
Despite their distinct characteristics, these genres share common ground in their ability to transport readers to otherworldly realms, explore the depths of human emotion, and confront the unknown. But how are these two genres related?
Authors & Coffee w/ John A. Douglas and Z.S. Diamanti
I recently had the pleasure of joining a livestream on YouTube hosted by my friend John A. Douglas, an indie fantasy author who I've collaborated with before. We were also joined by Z.S. Diamanti, another indie fantasy author who I hadn't met before.
A Review: A Prelude to Ashes by Thiago Abdalla
Adrian and Myrra are forbidden lovers and the children of their respective leaders.
Christmas Book Haul Unboxing
It's a magical fantasy and science fiction book haul unboxing: Christmas edition!
Creative Freedom as an Indie Author with John A. Douglas
We dig into the challenges and opportunities of being indie authors in today's publishing environment.
A Review: Stones of Light by Zack Argyle
Voice of War was a satisfying experience, and I wanted to see how the author executed his second work. Would it all fall apart or would he pull together a story as compelling as the first?
How Modern Literature Innovated Fantasy Fiction
Let’s journey back to the Modern Era, spanning the 16th to 20th centuries, and examine how it reshaped fantasy storytelling.
The Enduring Influence of Fairy Tales in Fantasy Fiction
What if I told you that the roots of modern fantasy can be traced back to the fairy tales we grew up with?