Q: What are my top writing resources for new fantasy authors?

Q: I’ve actually started writing my own fantasy novel and wanted to reach out to some authors for any recommendations on fantasy writing resources that you’ve found really helped you find your feet as a new author? Its kind of overwhelming starting out so I’d …

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Across the Broken Stars was featured as the #1 indie book of the week!

Wow – it’s almost been a full week since Across the Broken Stars launched! If you grabbed a copy – thank you! Especially after expressing my doubts about writing in last week’s post, your support means the world to me and I’ve entered 2020 with renewed confidence. …

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Doubts & Dreams: a Raw Look Inside my Soul – One Week Before the Launch of Across the Broken Stars

Doubt. You have it. I have it. Even the most confident people I know have it. Just recently, I caught up with an incredibly successful friend who’s been an amazing mentor to me for many years. You guessed it. He has doubt, too. Sounds stupid …

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Book review: Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson (Stormlight Archive #3)

My rating: 4/5. Words of Radiance (the previous book in this series) was the best fiction book I had the privilege of reading last year, out of the 49 books I read. Even though I knew Sanderson (my favourite author) probably couldn’t top the sheer …

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Fires of the Dead just released on Audible!

Exciting news! I was just browsing through Amazon – guess what I found? That’s right! After months of effort, the Fires of the Dead audiobook is finally available on Audible! Big thanks to all you audio fans who’ve waited patiently since the paperback and ebook launch on September …

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Review: The Blinding Knife (Lightbringer, #2) by Brent Weeks – Amazing fantasy world building

4.5/5. So close to a perfect fantasy read! If you enjoyed the previous book in the series, this one delivers an even stronger plot, and arguably more character development.

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Review: Bedlam (Skulduggery Pleasant #12) by Derek Landy

4.5/5. To me, this series is an old, comfortable sweater – in the best way possible. Let me explain. Out of the many middle-grade/YA books I read as a kid (Harry Potter, CHERUB, Rangers Apprentice, etc.), Skulduggery Pleasant is the only series that continues to …

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