Psychology of Dark Fantasy

Psychologist Turned Author: What Makes a Character Feel Real?

Being a psychologist influences my writing in two main ways—one is intentional, the other less so,…
Why Adult Dark Fantasy Readers are Drawn to Maps

If you’ve never flipped to the front of a book to check the map and the…
The Tropes That Make Beast of Zarall Unforgettable

I was listening to a podcast where they talked about why we love tropes so much.…
Reading is a Social Experience

Let’s challenge a widely accepted belief: that reading is a “solitary” activity. We’ve all heard the…
Why Writing a Book Review Feels So Hard (and How to Make It Easier)

Let’s talk about something many of us struggle with: writing book reviews. You know the feeling—you’ve…
Reading Makes You More Empathetic

Let’s talk about one of the incredible benefits of reading fiction—its ability to make us more…
Psychology of Reading Dark Fiction

Have you ever wondered why we’re drawn to the dark side? Last week I talked about…
Why We Like Morally Grey/Ambiguous Characters?

Let’s face it—perfect characters can be, well, boring. Sure, they’re admirable, and maybe even inspirational, but…
My Experience With Writing Dark Fiction

Why do I write this stuff? This was a question that kept swirling in my head…