Tales From the Grimdark Side… 😈
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 you’re tired of all the bright, happy stuff? When you’re 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 it’s rewarding in its own right. For me, it’s a vocation, I’ll keep doing it forContinue reading “Dark Fantasy Story Starters For You”
5 Dark High Fantasy Novels by a Master
It’s 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 you’re 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 aren’t 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. Tolkien—One 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 Edward’s School located in BirminghamContinue reading “J.R.R. Tolkien—One of the Most Iconic Creators of All Time”
Monstrous Momentum
Big doings here at Monster HQ. Book one of the Temple of Vengeance series is in copy edits with the lovely and talented Shayla Raquel. The talented and gracious Janey Merry has joined the team to manage the looming KickstarterContinue reading “Monstrous Momentum”
And So It Begins
This past week, I found the woman I think will be my editor for Raven Queen, Arise. After chatting for an hour or so, I think we’re on the same page with regards to what the book needs and howContinue reading “And So It Begins”
Grim & Terrible & Beautiful
For the record, I have no idea how I got sucked into Carnival Row. It’s tone and aesthetic are about my speed, but… I generally hate all things Victorian. I’m not really a fan of steampunk. I won’t even stateContinue reading “Grim & Terrible & Beautiful”
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Terrible things always happen in between heartbeats.
Love is never dead if you’re a necromancer.