Here are at least a few good fantasy books without war in them, for those days when you’d like a somewhat quieter magical escape from reality.
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Video Games with Strong Female Characters
Monday is International Women’s Day. What better time than this to celebrate video games with strong female characters?
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Do Writers Hate Writing?
Mere words on a page never seem to fully encompass the stories we want to tell. We always have to settle for “good enough.” But do writers actually hate writing?
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Children’s Books for Adults: Recommended Reads
Children’s books can, for adults, kindle something vital in us that needs bolstering from time to time—our sense of hope.
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The Rules of Romance in Video Games
Romance in video games has come a long way since the days of collecting "romance" cards in the first Witcher game—but we still have a long way to go.
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Is Writing Original Fantasy Even Possible Anymore?
I do believe writing original fantasy is possible. We just have to be careful what rules we set for ourselves when defining what is, and what is not, “original.”
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Why Physical Books are Still Important
Physical books are vitally important in spite of their shortcomings—a fact I don’t think e-books or any other e-options are likely to change anytime soon.
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Is Cyberpunk 2077 Worth Playing, Despite All the Hate?
Cyberpunk 2077 is worth playing, and I don’t regret a single cent or second I spent on it.
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Writing About Dragons: Balancing Convention and Creativity
Writing about dragons seems a deceptively easy task. Everyone knows, or thinks they know, what dragons are all about. But ask two people to describe a dragon, and you may get two very different answers.
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How to Read Outside Your Comfort Zone (and Enjoy It)
It’s a little daunting, of course, to leave behind the familiar and plunge into the unknown. But what’s the worst that can happen when you read outside your comfort zone?
