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.
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.
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.
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!
The Chosen One: Why Fantasy Can’t Quit This Trope
Why does the Chosen One trope endure? Explore its ancient roots, its modern reinventions, and why readers never tire of a destined hero.
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...
The Bad Writing Habits the Internet Wishes You’d Stop
Today’s writers and authors have to learn how to wear many hats in order to get their words in front of readers, but in my view, the worst is editing. I hate editing. I really do. Michael says I’ve got a good eye for it, and maybe…