How Religion Shaped Civilization—and How to Use it in Fantasy Worldbuilding
Introduction: When Stories Became Sacred Before there were nations or laws, there were stories—divine tales explaining the stars, the seasons, and the […]
Author: Michael Matson
Michael wrote his first book at age 12. A 24-page masterpiece hand typed onto letter paper folded in half with a construction paper cover—hand illustrated, of course—the tome was nonetheless a bestseller in the family. By age 16 he had a taken several thousand photographs, and that collection has only grown over time. Today, being a writer, photographer, and artist are important creative outlets and the cornerstones of his marriage to his equally gifted wife.
Let us Speak of Ogres and Trolls
Ogres and Trolls: From Bridge Dwellers to Boss Fights Once upon a time, ogres and trolls were the stuff of bedtime warnings […]
Orcs in LitRPG Fantasy Fiction: Spotlight on the Common and War Orcs of Menelon
Orcs are a staple of fantasy fiction, especially in LitRPG worlds where players encounter—or even play as—these formidable creatures. But not all […]
Is Books.by legitimate?
Is Books.by a Trustworthy Platform for Authors and Readers? A Deep Dive into a Concerning Silence As authors, we're constantly searching for […]
Drowning in Promises: Navigating the Murky Waters of Indie Author Marketing Scams
Ah, the siren song of book marketing! As indie authors, we’ve all heard it. A chorus of voices from the digital ether, […]
Unraveling the Secrets of Riveting LitRPG Fantasy Cities in Fernwall’s Great War
Imagine stepping into a world where magic and technology meet, where cities aren't just static backdrops but living, breathing entities that pulsate […]
Why Good Evil in Fantasy is Essential (and in LitRPG)
Jane Austen, with her keen eye for social intricacies and the delicate dance of human relationships, masterfully crafted narratives where dramatic tension […]
The Silent Squeeze: How Monopoly Power in the Book Market Crushes Self-Published Authors
The literary landscape, once envisioned as a diverse ecosystem teeming with voices, is increasingly shadowed by the looming presence of a few […]
Fernwall’s Great War
The Great War dramatically changed almost everything and everyone on Menelon. That is no secret, and Fernwall's Great War was no different. […]
Middle Class Life in Fernwall, Part III — The Accident
Police Inspector Barbara Cole first appears in Raven's Tears and her story continues throughout the Raven & the Iris Series. In this […]