by msk | Jul 14, 2026 | Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy, Reading
Let’s get one thing out of the way: I love Ariel. Perhaps you do too? Or maybe you’re a secret or not-so-secret Ariel hater. No worries, there is room for you here. But if your entire mental shelf of mermaid books starts and ends with a redhead trading her...
by msk | May 13, 2026 | Book Recommendations, Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Every culture with a coastline has a mermaid story. And most of them are nothing like the one you’re picturing. If your mental image of mermaid mythology starts and ends with a redhead singing on a rock, you’re in for a surprise. The real myths are...
by msk | Feb 3, 2026 | Fantasy Deep Dives, Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
When Urban Fantasy Villains Steal the Show Why Antagonists Matter Let’s be honest. You have a favorite villain. You might not call them your favorite. You might say “complicated” or “tragic” or “weirdly charismatic.” But somewhere along the way, you found yourself...
by msk | Jan 27, 2026 | Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy, Uncategorized
Writers are often asked, “Where do you get your ideas?” Usually, the answer is a mix of “I had a weird dream” or “I stared at a wall until my forehead hurt” or “I honestly have no clue.” But every once in a while, a...
by msk | Dec 3, 2025 | Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
From Nautical Bros to Badass Mermaids: The Accidental Origin of The Atlantis Twins Writers are often asked, “Where do you get your ideas?” Usually, the answer is a mix of “I had a weird dream” or “I stared at a wall until my forehead...
by msk | Feb 29, 2024 | Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
If you’re like me and you yearn for tales where the sea herself is a character, vast and merciless, here’s a trove of young adult fiction that sings the siren call. These aren’t just stories; they’re journeys on tempestuous waters, where the...
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