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Lindsey Byrd on pulling the world of science and medicine into the world of magic

When I first applied for university, I went to Alfred State College, a SUNY school…

Bryony Pearce: Why do we love myth?

Myths are tales presented as factual accounts, which focus on gods and goddesses and /…

Alex Summers: The importance of seeing yourself in queer literature

If you can see it, you can be it. It’s always been true – but…

Andy Darcy Theo on the found family trope

The found family trope has long been a beloved staple in young-adult books, and for…

Trisha Tobias: What’s In a Name – The Power of Starting Fresh

Honeysuckle and Bone touches on many topics: guilt, shame, grief, secrets. But at its core,…

Maithree Wijesekara: How my work as a dentist has helped me create multi-layered characters in my fantasy world

Writing gore comes easier to me than writing romance. While this is unfortunate from a…

Lauren Bravo: The lure of the chaotic, charismatic fictional family

Forgive me, but Tolstoy was wrong. Happy families are not all alike. Or perhaps the…

Sophie Austin: Victorian Fiction Is More Relevant Than Ever

I’m yet to meet a person that hasn’t read, watched, or at least heard of…

Alex Stone explains why twin sibling rivalry features at the heart of her latest psychological thriller

Sibling relationships have always fascinated me, especially those infused with rivalry, unresolved tensions, and unspoken…

Bianca Gillam on writing about difficult subjects in rom-coms

Writing a rom-com is a delicate balance. You want your characters to feel well-rounded, the…

Angela Montoya: Welcome to the Vampire Renaissance

There is no mistaking the appeal of vampires. They are these powerful, mysterious, often broody,…