
Creative Freedom as an Indie Author with John A. Douglas
We dig into the challenges and opportunities of being indie authors in today's publishing environment.

A Review: Stones of Light by Zack Argyle
Voice of War was a satisfying experience, and I wanted to see how the author executed his second work. Would it all fall apart or would he pull together a story as compelling as the first?

How Modern Literature Innovated Fantasy Fiction
Let’s journey back to the Modern Era, spanning the 16th to 20th centuries, and examine how it reshaped fantasy storytelling.

The Enduring Influence of Fairy Tales in Fantasy Fiction
What if I told you that the roots of modern fantasy can be traced back to the fairy tales we grew up with?


How King Arthur's Legend Lives on in Fantasy Novels
Dive into the captivating tale of King Arthur and learn how this enduring legend continues to shape our favorite stories today.

Office Hours: Mistborn Era 1
Your thoughtful and intelligent comments about the Mistborn Trilogy.


How Epic Poems Shaped Modern Fantasy Fiction
How epic poems have influenced the fantasy fiction we read today.

The Secret Myths Behind Your Favorite Fantasy Stories
There is an ancient, magical secret that explains why fantasy authors are so good at writing new stories.

A Review: The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan
it’s the installment I always report as my favorite, but would it continue to hold that place in my mind?

A Review: The Eleventh Metal by Brandon Sanderson
If you’ve read this first Mistborn trilogy, you can’t go wrong with this one.


Book Review: The Hero of Ages
I’m going to focus on Spook as an example of some excellent story work that I think is worth a second look.

A Review: Voice of War by Zack Argyle
The Threadlight series called to me. And I answered.

The Well of Ascension: Does Democracy Work?
Is this an argument for the folly of a democratic society?


Book Review: The Well of Ascension
Vin trusted Kelsier, and she learned to trust Elend, but now she’s confronted with a new internal conflict: Is she simply a tool? Kelsier certainly used her to a certain extent. Is Elend doing the same?

A Review: Hell Skin by Garrett Robinson
Coming to the end of a series of books is like watching a gymnast and holding your breath, anxious and hopeful that they’ll stick the landing.

A Review: Of Noble Family by Mary Robinette Kowal
This is a tall order for a final novel. It can be a mic drop, but can so easily be a fumble that may never be recovered from.