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Can’t wait for the sequel to Trials of the Innermost? Here’s a teaser from the first chapter of book two (code named ROTP) of the Etherea Cycle. It’s a behind the scenes of our process as this is the raw, unedited text. Final version may vary. Chapter 1 Waverling burned. The perpetual golden light from the sun on the horizon behind the Shrine of Laphrim sent rainbow beams from the crystalline towers. Normally brilliant, they were now muted by a forlorn gray as smoke rose and ash floated in paper-thin pieces from the sky. Like a volcano had erupted. In a way, Ansgar thought, itRead More →

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Welcome to another Author Highlight, a series where we feature authors like ourselves. You’ll find author interviews, tips, stories, poetry, and more. We aim to entertain, promote, and inspire. Other interviews can be found here. Michelle J Michelle J (she/her) is the author in upstate New York working in Human Resources. Her debut is the YA fantasy novel, The Divide that Binds Us, releasing April 18th, 2025 from Midnight Meadow. Her writing journey started when she received her first video game, Kingdom Hearts on her 8th birthday. As she learned about storytelling through video games, she explored gameplay and writing as ways to express herself andRead More →

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Do you have a favorite mythical creature? Today, J&K talk about the enduring fascination with mythical creatures and some of our favorites. From myths passed down orally, to stories written down as a blending of myth and facts like Homer’s Odyssey (hello Cyclops and sirens), to the purely fantastical books created by fantasy authors, magical creatures have fascinated humans from the dawn of time (probably). Why do we love dragons? Is it that they represent the struggle with chaos? Religions and cultures across our world are sprinkled with dragon lore. Jonathan shares his thoughts about why he loves dragons in our first section. Do weRead More →