There are so many staples in the fantasy genre, and most of them are awesome! We love elves, dwarves, large-scale battles, and, of course, dragons. But what if we want to keep these favorites without letting them fall into the “it’s already been done” category? My advice to you is twofold. First, don’t worry about doing something no one else has done. Everything has...

Why did this map inspire a session of author life musing? This map of one of my favorite childhood books has come to inspire me. I know, a rug inspired me? If it could talk, I’m certain it would inspire me to vacuum. But, in my author’s imagination, it inspired me to re-engage with...

If you love print books but hesitate to buy them because you're unsure about the content, you're not alone. I used to struggle to research book content before buying, until I discovered The StoryGraph. Although I'm not a member, I regularly use this great website to check out books before buying, especially print books that take up space. Here’s how I use The StoryGraph to research books before buying.