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Nov 4, 20222 min read
Book review: The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham
If you’re in the mood for a pacey, high-octane, heart-filled magical adventure, this book should definitely be at the top of your list.


Nov 1, 20225 min read
10 Questions with Joyce Reynolds-Ward
Meet Joyce Reynolds-Ward, a SPFBO semifinalist and writer of high-stakes family and political conflict and digital sentience.


Oct 30, 20222 min read
Book Review: Blood of Heirs by Alicia Wanstall-Burke
One for fantasy fans who like their stories gritty, epic, and with a side of magic and monsters.


Oct 18, 20223 min read
10 Questions with Z Jeffries
Meet MG and YA SFF author Z Jeffries, the mind behind the Hide and Seek Chronicles, The Unseen Curse and Pro Wrestling Saves the Earth!


Oct 10, 20222 min read
Book Review: How To Get A Girlfriend (When You're A Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno
If you want a short, upbeat read that will have you smiling afterward, check this one out.


Oct 10, 20222 min read
Book Review: Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron
If you want an urban fantasy with fresh flair, loveable characters, and a pacey plot with (very) light romance, absolutely give this a read.


Oct 5, 20226 min read
10 Questions with Elise Carlson
Meet Elise Carlson, adventurer, teacher and author of the YA epic fantasy series, The Ruarnon Trilogy.


Sep 10, 20222 min read
Book Review: Unsouled (Cradle #1) by Will Wright
If you love pacey, action-adventure fantasy with an underdog hero who steadily grows more powerful, this is absolutely worth a read.


Sep 9, 20222 min read
Book Review: A Wizard's Guide To Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
There is a lot to love about this story. And if the title alone doesn't sell it, I'm going to add one more thing: Bread wizard.


Sep 4, 20222 min read
Book Review: A Wind From The Rift by Bonnie Wynne
If you love darker coming of age fantasies full of magic, floating cities and gods who walk among mortals, you will not be disappointed.


Aug 16, 20225 min read
10 Questions With Annie Lisenby
Author Annie Lisenby loves writing YA stories with a thread of romance. Her debut novel A Three Letter Name released in May 2022.


Jul 28, 20222 min read
Book Review: The Part About The Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson
This book is like a DnD campaign on a bender. The closest comparison I can think of is Vox Machina meets Pratchett’s trope twisting.


Jul 18, 20223 min read
Book Review: Disenchanted by Brianna Sugalski
Disenchanted is an enemies-to-lovers coming of age story that reminds us of the ugliness of prejudice.


Jul 9, 20222 min read
Book Review: The Life Giver by Jase Puddicombe
The Life Giver by Jase Puddicombe is a YA fantasy with a compelling mystery and a good dousing of dystopia.

May 6, 20224 min read
10 Questions with Kelsey Kicklighter
Meet YA author Kelsey Kicklighter whose debut fae fantasy OF BEAST AND BURDEN releases May 10!


Apr 27, 20223 min read
10 Questions with Heather Kindt
Meet YA fantasy and romantic comedy author Heather Kindt who hails from the mountains of Colorado.


Apr 19, 20223 min read
The Rarkyn's Familiar is out in the wild!
The Rarkyn's Familiar has been released—here's a special thank you post to all those who helped this dream come true.


Apr 13, 20226 min read
Inspiration sparked: the stories that inspired THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
No artist works in isolation—these are the books, graphic novels and films that influenced me and my writing of THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR.


Apr 11, 20225 min read
Designing magic: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A behind the scenes of the magic systems of THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR and how (and why) they were created.


Apr 6, 20224 min read
Where Lyss came from: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A behind the scenes of how Lyss came to be, from what inspired her to how she evolved over countless drafts.
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