How to Write a Slow Burn Romance in Fantasy Fiction
What is slow burn romance, and why is it so popular? Read about the neuroscience of the slow burn trope, and learn how to make your next romantasy a scorcher!
What Co-Writing Romantasy Taught Us About Each Other
Want to know how to co-author a novel with your spouse? After thirty years of writing together, here's what we've learned — and what keeps us coming back.
Books Like Fourth Wing: 7 Romantasy Reads to Devour Next
Just finished Fourth Wing? Here are 7 romantasy reads with dragons, deadly trials, and slow-burn romance to fill the void until book four.
What Is Romantasy? The Complete Genre Guide for New Readers
If you’ve searched “what is romantasy” and landed here, I won’t imitate other blogs that make you scroll down to the bottom of the post to get it. Romantasy is a subgenre of fiction that treats fantasy and romance as equals —…
Our Indie Author ARC Launch: The Long Road to Here
Our indie author ARC launch for What God Has Ordained is finally here — and this is the honest story of everything it took to get there.
What the Gods Want: Faith-Forward Romantasy in Menelon
Many fantasy novels keep gods at a distance. In this faith-forward romantasy, the God of Paladins has a will, a way, and the plot consequences that go with it.
When Words Feel Heavy: Writing Through Depression
When depression silences your writing, these strategies can help you find your voice again— and why creative writing is good for mental health.
Prince Athos: A Reluctant Hero for Romantasy Readers
Meet Prince Athos Mirac, reluctant hero and romantasy hero of What God Has Ordained, the first book in The Legacy of Chandar series from Metaphor Publications.
Stop Apologizing for Fantasy Tropes. Make Them Work Instead!
Fantasy tropes that still work aren't lazy writing. Here's how we use forbidden love and the wise mentor in our own romantasy fiction - and you can, too!
Apple Books vs Amazon KDP: A Guide for Indie Fantasy Authors
Indie fantasy authors have a lot to consider when they publish. In this post we break down the major differences between choosing Apple Books vs Amazon KDP.