Blending Sex, Tech & Sorcery in Dot Slash Magic The simple answer to the question “Why did you decide to combine AI with fantasy romance?” is that I used to be a software engineer, and now I write speculative fiction. The more complicated answer has to do with my goals as a writer, my opinions […]
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Cover Reveal: Queen of Thorns (Servants of the Moon and Sun #5) by Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann
Blurb A Fantasy Adventure Story of Oppressed People Standing Firm Against Tyranny Join Canin and his party of fellow Elenite (half-Human, half-Fairy) Thorn Brothers and Thorn Maidens as they complete their revenge mission in a nearby Human village. They’re after a man who killed his wife years before. Canin had sworn to protect the wife, […]
Review: The Whisper that Replaced God by Timothy Wolff
Synopsis: Murder is just, so long as it serves the crown. Hidden behind a mask and with a dagger in his sheath, Mute serves the crown with pride. A fair life, if not a monotonous one. But his next contract nicks too close, for murder within a brothel is always nasty business, especially the one […]
Review: Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
Hemlock & Silver is a great retelling, unique in its approach, with stellar characters and a fun adventure narrative at its core. Anja was one of my favourite characters that I’ve been on a journey with this year!
COVER REVEAL: Night of the Jack-O’-Lantern: A Halloween Slasher by E. Reyes
If you remember the multi-cover reveal I shared for the author last year (here), I know I wasn’t the only one disappointed that none of those actually made it out! As a fan of the author’s previous works like: After the Pink Moon, The Love Song of Nathan Crane, and many more…I can’t wait for […]
Review: The Penitent by Robyn Abbott
Synopsis: From #1 bestselling dark fantasy author Robyn Abbott comes The Penitent, a gritty standalone in the unflinching Forgotten Fragments series. Perfect for fans of Richard Swan and John Gwynne, this gothic tale picks up where most epic fantasies conclude: the end of a long-fought war… The Usurper is dead. As are all five of his […]
Cover Reveal: Auguries of the Past (The Tales of Aerym #2) by Noah Isaacs
Blurb Another dream came and went, and they survived it. Barely. Now, venturing south of the mountains that surrounded him his entire life, Aerym seeks out the aid of an old friend of a friend for what might be his greatest and final gamble. He’s going to rid himself of this prophetic curse. Or he’s […]
Cover Reveal: Auguries of the Past by Noah Isaacs
Title: Auguries of the PastAuthor: Noah IsaacsRelease date: November 10th, 2025Artist: Jesse Keisala (Illustration) and Abel Montero (Typography) Synopsis: Another dream came and went, and they survived it. Barely. Now, venturing south of the mountains that surrounded him his entire life, Aerym seeks out the aid of an old friend of a friend for what might be […]
Fantasy Rising – The Definitive Story of the Fantasy Genre – Launches Kickstarter August 20, 2025
A sweeping, feature-length documentary which charts Fantasy’s epic rise — from myth and fairy tales to Tolkien, Dungeons & Dragons, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Romantasy and beyond — through exclusive interviews with some of the genre’s key creators. London, UK – August 2025 — From ancient myths to billion-dollar blockbusters, fantasy has captured imaginations […]
Review: King Sorrow by Joe Hill
Synopsis: Bookish dreamer Arthur Oakes is a student at Rackham College, Maine, renowned for its frosty winters and beautiful buildings. But his idyll – and burgeoning romance with Gwen Underfoot – is shattered when local drug dealers force him into a terrible crime: stealing rare and valuable books from the exceptional college library. Trapped and […]
Review: Under the Dragon Moon (The Belamour Archives 1) by Mawce Hanlin
Synopsis To break the thread of weaver’s fate, those who witness must weave anew…Mael Nguyen doesn’t believe in fate, but he does believe in magic. His entire life revolves around the study of the arcane—spells and rituals, potions and illusions. As far as Mael is concerned, all he needs is a book in one hand and […]
Review: Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb #1) by Tamsyn Muir
Synopsis: The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense. Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a […]