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  • Author Kim Berkley's hobbit-themed wedding
    Books,  Updates

    Our Hobbit-Themed Wedding: Behind the Scenes

    September 22, 2023 /

    When we said we were having a hobbit-themed wedding, we got some laughs, some looks, and a lot of smiles—but more than anything, we got a lot of questions. Why hobbits?

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    I set writing goals for 2022 and prepare for the new year.

    A New Year’s Update: 2021 Review and 2022 Goals

    January 3, 2022
    Is Writing Original Fantasy Even Possible Anymore?

    Is Writing Original Fantasy Even Possible Anymore?

    February 5, 2021
    Why Are Hobbits So Special, Anyway?

    Why Are Hobbits So Special, Anyway?

    September 22, 2020
  • A woman enjoys a guilty pleasure book.
    Books

    Reading “Guilty Pleasure” Books Shamelessly

    August 28, 2023 /

    Don't let shame stop you from enjoying your so-called "guilty pleasure" books to the fullest.

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    Do Published Authors Write Fanfiction?

    Do Published Authors Write Fanfiction?

    August 8, 2022
    Falling in Love with a Fictional Character: A Fictophile's Guide

    Falling in Love with a Fictional Character: A Fictophile’s Guide

    July 12, 2021
    A desk set up and waiting for the right text-based game ideas to manifest.

    How to Concoct Compelling Ideas for Text-Based Games

    November 28, 2022
  • A man searches for a fantasy book to get back into reading.
    Books

    9 Spellbinding Fantasy Books to Get You Back Into Reading

    December 5, 2022 /

    Getting over a slump is just a matter of rekindling the magic. I can think of at least a few fantasy books that can get you back into reading.

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    The Witcher 3 is a fantastic example of a great low fantasy video game.

    Enchanting Low Fantasy Video Games That Cast a Subtle Spell

    December 13, 2021
    Creatives, like candles, can easily burn out.

    Breaking the Curse of Creative Burnout

    March 18, 2024
    Is writing fantasy worth it, or is fiction a waste of time?

    Is Writing Fantasy Worth It?

    May 2, 2022
  • A love letter to the books that saved my life.
    Books

    To the Books That Saved My Life: A Love Letter

    November 14, 2022 /

    These are the books that saved my life over the years, in one way or another.

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    Photo (c) Kim Berkley 2014

    Free Reads: Short Fiction, “The Dream Pool”

    November 29, 2017
    Fantasy author Kim Berkley stands in front of a Glass of Thrones window.

    Quarterly Quest Update: Summer 2023

    July 10, 2023
    Writing a Depressed Character

    6 Things to Consider When Writing a Depressed Character

    June 5, 2020
  • A glowing jack o'lantern looks like something straight out of a cozy horror story.
    Books

    The Paradoxical Comfort of Cozy Horror

    October 10, 2022 /

    Cozy horror is a paradoxical yet popular subgenre most of us are familiar with, though we may not readily recognize it.

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    Quarterly Quest Update: Spring 2024

    April 4, 2024
    NaNoWriMo 2018 Update

    NaNoWriMo Day 15: A Quick Mid-Nano Update

    November 15, 2018
    Photo (c) Kim Berkley 2019

    Mid-Year Updates: 2020 Edition

    July 17, 2020
  • Kim, dressed like someone straight out of a pirate story.
    Books

    Swashbuckling Stories About Pirates That Influenced Me

    September 20, 2022 /

    Whether you celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day annually on September 19th or every day of the year, you know that good stories about pirates are worth their weight in gold.

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    Silent Hill is one of the most influential horror games of all time.

    The Most Influential Horror Games in History (So Far)

    October 18, 2021
    Looking for a book that will actually scare you this Halloween? These 3 terrifying books just might make you jump right out of your skin.

    Made You Look: 3 Books That Scared Me So Badly I Actually Jumped

    October 15, 2018
    Author Kim Berkley holds a crystal ball.

    Quarterly Quest Update: Q4 2022

    January 2, 2023
  • A writer listens to her writing playlist on a boombox.
    Books

    My Writing Playlist Rules (and Why I Break Them)

    August 22, 2022 /

    Over the years, I’ve come to develop a few rules for creating and using a writing playlist—but, like any writer, I’ve also learned when it’s time to break them.

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    Shadow of War is a perfect Lord of the Rings video game for action fans.

    The Best Lord of the Rings Video Games for Every Type of Gamer

    September 20, 2021
    How do you make a scary story scarier?

    How to Make a Scary Story Scarier

    October 23, 2020
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    Quarterly Quest Update: Summer 2024

    July 9, 2024
  • Do Published Authors Write Fanfiction?
    Books

    Do Published Authors Write Fanfiction?

    August 8, 2022 /

    It’s fairly common knowledge these days that many people write stories about their favorite media for fun or as practice before going pro, but do published authors write fanfiction?

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    Quarterly Quest Update: Spring 2024

    April 4, 2024
    Silent Hill is one of the most influential horror games of all time.

    The Most Influential Horror Games in History (So Far)

    October 18, 2021
    The Dragon's Last Flight - NaNoReNo 2019

    How to Make a Visual Novel in a Month: Lessons Learned from NaNoRenO

    April 17, 2019
  • Writing in books
    Books

    Is Writing in Books a Bad Habit?

    June 20, 2022 /

    For some, in-tome annotations are crucial for effective critical reading, but for others, writing in books is a bad habit best avoided.

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    If you've got this many books on your TBR, it's time to learn how to achieve your reading goals.

    How to Achieve Your Reading Goals in 5 Simple, Effective Steps

    January 17, 2022
    Spanish Gold (c) Kim Berkley 2006-2017

    Blog Update 05/05/21

    April 9, 2021
    Is Cyberpunk 2077 Worth Playing?

    Is Cyberpunk 2077 Worth Playing, Despite All the Hate?

    January 22, 2021
  • Is writing fantasy worth it, or is fiction a waste of time?
    Books

    Is Writing Fantasy Worth It?

    May 2, 2022 /

    Is writing fantasy worth it, or is fiction a waste of time?

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    Writing With Migraines: Balancing Pain and Passion

    May 12, 2018
    Writing Conference Advice for First-Timers

    Attending a (Virtual) Writing Conference: Advice for First-Timers

    July 3, 2020
    If you've got this many books on your TBR, it's time to learn how to achieve your reading goals.

    How to Achieve Your Reading Goals in 5 Simple, Effective Steps

    January 17, 2022
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