A Behind-the-Screens Spotlight: Life at Metaphor Publications
Today seemed like a good day to bring you up to date on what’s been happening behind-the-scenes here at Metaphor Publications,
The Chosen One: A Proven Trope for Fantasy Fiction Fabulists
The Chosen One’s journey is simultaneously personal and universal. It is a metaphor for transformation and self-actualization.
Use These 5 Tips to Master Character-Driven Fiction
In character-driven fantasy fiction storytelling the characters drive the plot. It may seem obvious, but there are subtleties that aren't always clear.
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...
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When Words Feel Heavy: How to Write Through Depression
The goal isn’t to overcome depression to become a better writer, but to learn to write alongside it, with compassion for yourself and respect for your unique creative process.
Classic Fantasy, Modern Storytelling: The Legacy of Chandar
Every fantasy writer has lots of decisions to make when they begin to block out their next story, and our journey through the production of The Legacy of Chandar was and is no exception. Everything from the beginning to the ending, heroes to villains,…
Meet Coralin: Paladin Knight of What God Has Ordained
She’s a priestess, a paladin knight, a mystic, and a romantasy heroine — and she’s been living in my head for longer than I’d like to admit. Allow me to introduce her properly. If you’ve been following along here at MetPub,…
A (Brief) Journey Through Time: The Enchanting Evolution of Fantasy Literature
This is a post I’ve wanted to write for awhile now. Fantasy literature has been a favorite with Michael and I long before we established Metaphor Publications. It’s a sub-genre that offers us a much-needed refuge from reality, using the power of words…
Welcome Back – to the Dark Side: Exposing AI-Driven Book Marketing Scams
Hi all, Alesia here. I’ve come back refreshed after a hiatus from professional writing, excited about the upcoming stories from Menelon. As you have probably seen, we are indie authors working on a new character-driven “romantasy” series. And we are…