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.
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…
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.
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.
Writers With Depression: When Words Feel Heavy
When depression silences your writing, these strategies can help you find your voice again— and why creative writing is good for mental health.
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.
Timeless or Tired? The Alluring Secrets of the Hero’s Quest
What exactly makes the hero's quest trope so enduring? And how do fantasy fiction writers keep it fresh in a sea of traditional fantasy? Read on to find out!
How to Co-Author a Book With Your Spouse (Without Divorce)
When people discover that Michael and I write books together, the reactions split fairly predicably between two camps...