This one of the most personal stories I've ever shared: my journey with anxiety and how it influenced THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR.

A behind the scenes of how the Illredian Empire came to be and the books, films and subgenres that influenced its creation.

What went into the creation of the rarkyn? Here's a behind the scenes of where the idea came from.

Meet Nicholas J. Evans, former guitarist for NoraStone turned speculative fiction author who now writes fantasy, sci-fi and LitRPG novels!

Meet Ciara Duggan, author and screenwriter, whose YA Fantasy novel AWAKENED was published in Fall 2021 and featured on Tor.com.

Following on from my lists of SFF books with animal companions, we now have a list of YA and adult SFF books with DRAGON COMPANIONS.

Meet dark fantasy and paranormal author Kristin Jacques who likes exploring the facets of humaninty in inhuman characters.

Meet author C. Vonzdale Lewis, who writes dark contemporary fantasy with dollops of romance and mystery thrown in for good measure.

Meet New Jersey author Katie Zaber, author of the Dalya and DNA Demons N Angels series!

Meet James and Marc Lindsay, the author duo behind the Perigord and The Raven's Prophecy series.

Meet Australian author KS Nikakis, holder of two degrees in dragons, and a PhD in the hero's journey.

Meet YA fantasy and horror writer Marlena Frank, author of the Stolen series, The Seeking, and an upcoming short story collection!

Meet short story-ist, archaeologist, and dark fiction and fantasy author Leanbh Pearson.

Part two of the 102 fantasy books featuring animal companions.

Meet Douglas W.T. Smith author of Shadow of the Wicked—a story of twin brothers who must escape their wicked fates.

Meet Tracy Auerbach, author of the Fragments trilogy about a future where human vices and virtues are weaponised to create super soldiers.