Tales From the Grimdark Side… đ
Fear is the Anticipation of Evil
Aristotle said, âFear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.â One of the reasons dark fantasy gets compared to horror is because of the unrelenting darkness and brutality of its worlds. Where itâs not just a matter of IFContinue reading “Fear is the Anticipation of Evil”
Literary Fantasy Weapons that You Donât Want to Mess With
Most dark fantasy epics or high fantasy have an assortment of magic systems, languages, and even fighting arts. But what about weapons? What could be better than having a sword that could blast through walls, set fire to enemies, andContinue reading “Literary Fantasy Weapons that You Donât Want to Mess With”
Starting an Occult Library
Occult knowledge has been around since the beginning of time, but unknown to the masses and sometimes the topics are avoided altogether. For someone who is interested in beginning to learn about the occult, it may be difficult to decideContinue reading “Starting an Occult Library”
Cults in Dark Fantasy vs. Reality
Cults have been a topic of interest and a popular theme within movies, literature, and television. Throughout history cults have risen and fallen, most recently, notable cults being the Manson family, Children of God, Peoples Temple, Heaven’s Gate, and OrderContinue reading “Cults in Dark Fantasy vs. Reality”
Working with a Writing Coach
This content originally appeared on the Authors.ai First Draft Friday channel. You can watch the original interview with Alessandra on YouTube as well. After getting a writing coach I learned that a lot of writing comes from positive psychology. IContinue reading “Working with a Writing Coach”
10 Top Dark Fantasy Novels of the Last Decade (Part Two)
In Part One of my dark fantasy faves list, I covered a few of my favorite recent reads in the dark fantasy genre. I enjoy the writing in this genre because the rules are a lot more loose, and delvingContinue reading “10 Top Dark Fantasy Novels of the Last Decade (Part Two)”
Why People Read Dark Fantasy
What do you read when youâre tired of all the bright, happy stuff? When youâre tired of everything going as it should for the chosen one, the hero saving the day, and everything rainbows and butterflies and unicorns? What doContinue reading “Why People Read Dark Fantasy”
Dark Fantasy Story Starters For You
I have an idea problem. I have more ideas than I will ever have time to write: creating novels is a demanding craft, but itâs rewarding in its own right. For me, itâs a vocation, Iâll keep doing it forContinue reading “Dark Fantasy Story Starters For You”
5 Dark High Fantasy Novels by a Master
Itâs no mystery that I enjoy the intricate worlds of high fantasy, and more specifically, dark fantasy where complex magic systems thrive and evil is prevalent within every character- yes, even the hero. When considering complex characters in dark fantasy,Continue reading “5 Dark High Fantasy Novels by a Master”
Top 10 Dark Fantasy Novels of the Last Decade (Part One)
If youâre like me, you enjoy a little drama and murder mixed into your fantasy novels. Fortunately for us, many authors share the same thirst for fantasy stories that arenât just dungeons, dragons, and happily-ever-after. Nope. We like our fantasiesContinue reading “Top 10 Dark Fantasy Novels of the Last Decade (Part One)”
What is Dark Fantasy?
Make sure to SAVE this for later on Pinterest! What is Dark Fantasy as a genre? Dark fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy fiction and is becoming increasingly popular within the reader and bookish communities. It is characterized by borderlineContinue reading “What is Dark Fantasy?”
J.R.R. TolkienâOne of the Most Iconic Creators of All Time
Make sure to save this for later on Pinterest! John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, better known as J.R.R. was born on January 3, 1982, in South Africa to English parents. As a boy, he attended King Edwardâs School located in BirminghamContinue reading “J.R.R. TolkienâOne of the Most Iconic Creators of All Time”
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