Forest Spirits Explained: Dryad vs Nymph vs Sylph
Dryad vs nymph vs sylph: these forest spirits aren't even from the same mythology. Here's the real difference, and why Menelon's faelings turn up as all three.
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.
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!
Magic Systems in Romantasy: Discover How Menelon’s Works
How does Menelon's magic compare to ACOTAR and Fourth Wing? Meet the five classes of magic users, and discover and why miracles are something else entirely.
Your Favorite Romantasy Style
So, as we put the final touches on our upcoming epic romantasy series, we thought we'd ask: what's your favorite romantasy style of fiction? Is it: We'd love to hear your views on what makes a good romantasy or romantic fantasy story. What turns you on…
Tasha McKinnis: From Middle Class to Sailor’s Brass
Tasha McKinnis' journey "from middle class to sailor's brass" is as long as it is heartbreaking. She was born into a Middle Class family in the suburbs of Fernwall, where the scent of the sea mingled with the everyday hustle of wartime suburban life.…
For the Fandom of Fantasy World Maps
This is an essay about a lifelong love affair with fantasy world maps. I could have written it; so could my husband have, and any of several of my friends for that matter. We who are fans of maps just generally can be inordinately fond of fantasy maps,…
Reason, and Magic — Philip Pullman
“The universe of magic is a large place. It contains phenomena ranging from simple good luck charms to complicated systems of belief and practice such as astrology and alchemy, and it comes to us from prehistory, and from every part of the world,…