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Talk about an intriguing cover and title. Read an excerpt from The Book of Wands ands don't miss out on the giveaway below!

Meet Pallas, a wayward skaag warrior, befriended by Allison Lee and a prominent character in the fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles, The Bane Dragons.

On the 20th of next month The Bane of Dragons, the fourth & final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles drops! So exciting, especially since this volume completes my first fantasy series!

When I started writing Dragons Walk Among Us, I knew I wanted to produce a series, but I didn't put much thought into planning/plotting/outlining the subsequent books. I had the sense that what I had written was good, far better than what I had ever produced before, but I wasn't confident that I find an agent or publisher.

If you ever had a novel released, you know that in many ways, it's a feeling that never gets old! Well, Solarflame is my fifth novel to break out of digital prison and avoid the abysmal round file to see the light of day. As always, I feel quite pleased, energized, and ready to tackle the next project!

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read The Called Us Enemy…

Today in the blog, R. F. Whong tells us about her new release, Fire Between Two Skies. Personally, I think the cover is pretty cool. Also, don't miss out on the giveaway below…

Honestly, I don't even know why I'm dreaming up reading goals for 2026. I read maaaaany books in 2025, but I didn't get to many of the ones I planned to read. There are so many great books and so little time to read them all!

Today on the blog, I have a review of the paranormal YA Twisted Fates by SD Porter.

With 2025 in the rearview mirror, now seems like a nice time to reflect on what an awesome year for writing it was!

It's that time of year to expound upon my favorite reads. These aren’t necessarily books that were written in 2025, but they are the most memorable I read last year. If you're looking to add to your TBR for 2026, these books are well worth your attention. Without further ado, the books.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Today, on the blog, author, Kurt Richards provides an excerpt from his YA novel Voices Beyond the Creek. Also, don't miss out on the giveaway below!

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Dive into our review of 'The Winter Heir', a captivating YA fantasy book. Discover why YA fantasy books lovers can't miss this thrilling sequel.

Today on the blog, debut author Jake Korell provide insight into his writing process and drops the deets on his debut speculative fiction novel, The Second World.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Discover the captivating cover reveal of 'Solarflame'! Dive into a world of dragons, destiny, and divine fire. Don't miss this cover reveal!

This is one of those fun posts for an author: the fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles is under contract! You can read the prologue here for free. A Moment to Celebrate - YA Fantasy Series Complete My typical jubilation when I finish a story or publish a novel is to start writing the next one. No pause. No rest. My only drink, a cup of coffee. But being on the cusp of finishing Allison's adventures once and for all does feel like a bucket list moment. When I