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Jul 11, 20233 min read
Book review: Magissa by Kassandra Flamouri
MAGISSA is a fantastic coming of age and found community story that seemlessly weaves Greek lore, tradition and magic into its depths.
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Book Review: Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
A solid debut for YA and adult readers alike, especially those who enjoy large cast fantasies with politics, action and adventure.
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Book Review: Fatewalker by Robinne Weiss
A must-read coming of age fantasy with action, adventure, flying gliders and dream-like magic, set in a prehistoric-like world.
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 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 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 21, 20223 min read
10 Questions with Kassandra Flamouri
Meet Kassandra Flamouri, writer, editor, teacher and digital marketer and the mind behind The Chalic And The Crown and the upcoming Magissa!
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.
Apr 4, 20225 min read
Anxiety and magic: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
This one of the most personal stories I've ever shared: my journey with anxiety and how it influenced THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR.
Mar 28, 20224 min read
A crumbling empire: the story behind 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.
Mar 21, 20224 min read
Creating the rarkyn: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
What went into the creation of the rarkyn? Here's a behind the scenes of where the idea came from.
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