by msk | Feb 27, 2024 | Book Recommendations
Long car rides can be a great opportunity to catch up on some reading, but sometimes it’s just not practical to stare at a page or screen for hours on end. That’s where audiobooks come in! They’re the perfect solution for keeping yourself (or your...
by msk | Feb 23, 2024 | Book Recommendations
In the vast expanse of young adult fiction, where tales of love, adventure, and coming-of-age reign supreme, some gems inevitably slip through the cracks, untouched by the spotlight. These are the stories that, while perhaps not gracing every bestseller list or...
by msk | Jan 15, 2024 | Fantasy Deep Dives
Air, fire, water, earth, and ether. They’ve been spun into some amazing and cool fantasy books and I find them to be an endless source of inspiration. Air: Let’s start with air, all about freedom and change. Think of it like that unpredictable wind that...
by msk | Jan 2, 2024 | Fantasy Deep Dives
Once upon a time, in a land of timeless tales, young adult literature found a magical key – the art of retelling fairytales. These stories, known to us since childhood, are being ingeniously reimagined, offering fresh perspectives, diverse settings, and contemporary...
by msk | Dec 24, 2023 | Book Recommendations
Let’s talk about something truly magical: YA books that beautifully weave Christmas into their stories. There’s just something about the holiday season that adds an extra layer of charm and wonder to these tales. So, grab your favorite holiday drink, and...
by msk | Dec 5, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
This will be a new Monday series on most Mondays (or at least the Mondays when I feel the muse’s call). I’m experimenting with some ideas where ‘myths collide.’ Join me in my creative sandbox and chime in with any of your inspirations about...
by msk | Dec 2, 2023 | Fantasy Deep Dives
In the realm of fantasy literature, what sets apart the truly remarkable works is often their stellar world-building – the ability to create a universe so vivid and intricate that it feels as real as our own. A well-crafted fantasy world offers an immersive escape,...
by msk | Nov 28, 2023 | Shifter Fantasy
In YA fiction, love often transcends the ordinary, venturing into realms where the heart finds its match in the most unexpected places. These stories of love between humans and their non-human counterparts not only captivate our imaginations but also challenge our...
by msk | Nov 23, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
When diving into the vivid pages of YA fantasy, it’s not just the characters and plots that captivate us, but also the sumptuous feasts and unique foods that add flavor to these rich worlds. From hearty meals in cozy hobbit holes to the exotic cuisines of...
by msk | Nov 20, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
There’s something magical about libraries. Every time I walked into one as a kid, it felt like stepping into Narnia. I remember this one librarian vividly – she had this dark, almost mystical hair and wore bright pink lipstick. To my young, book-loving...
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