Are Elves and Fae the Same Thing?
Are elves fae? Old folklore barely drew a line between them — Tolkien's the one who split them apart. Here's the real difference, then how Menelon's elves (technically) still count.
What Does Lycanthropy Mean? The Werewolf Legend, Explained
What does lycanthropy actually mean? The real characteristics behind the werewolf curse, how it differs from shapeshifting, and where the legend began — folklore first, then Menelon's version.
Faun vs Satyr: What’s the Difference? (And Where Does Pan Fit In?)
Faun vs satyr: one is Roman, one is Greek, and Pan is why everyone mixes them up. Here's the difference, plus how Menelon handles them.
What God Has Ordained Is Live. We Made It.
Metaphor Publications announces What God Has Ordained, a new romantasy release for fall 2026, and shares a little from the authors on what it took to get here.
Storm’s Brewing: Our Two-Days-Out Roundup
Two days from launch: real Fourth Wing Book 4 news, the ACOTAR 6/7 countdown, a few fall romantasy picks worth your TBR, and the KDP rule change every indie author should know about.
Antiheroes Used to Be Daring. Now They’re Just Default.
Antiheroes are everywhere in fantasy and romantasy right now and that's why they've stopped being the interesting choice. A craft argument for why honor might be the real subversion.
What God Has Ordained Is Now Available for Preorder
Clean romantasy with weight and heft: forbidden love, divine prophecy, and a slow burn worth the wait. Preorders for What God Has Ordained are open now.
That’s Not Writer’s Block. It’s Depression.
You see, sometimes the problem isn't that you can't find the right words. It's that the well of words itself has dried up, and no amount of tricks or techniques are going to fill it. If you've ever sat down to write and found nothing inside you— not…
Free Books, Two Ways: Our September Group Promos
Michael and I are taking part in two free-book bundles this month — one for fantasy readers, one for romantasy readers. Grab yours before they're gone!
LitRPG Romantasy: Where Gaming Meets Romance
What happens when fantasy romance meets game mechanics? A guide to LitRPG romantasy — what it is, how it's different, and where to start reading.