The Top 10 Underrated Urban Fantasy Books
When casual readers think of urban fantasy, certain names spring to mind—Jim Butcher, Cassandra Claire, Stephenie Meyer. However, the beauty of this genre lies in its hidden gems, books that slip under the radar that deserve more (or renewed) attention. If you’ve already devoured the heavyweights, let’s take a stroll down the less-traveled shelves and…
Read MoreIs Magical Realism the Same as Urban Fantasy? Not Quite, and Here’s Why
Is magical realism the same as urban fantasy? It’s a common question among readers, as both genres deal with magical story elements and situations in mundane, urban settings. Yet, the two genres differ in one very fundamental way. That is, how the characters within a given story react to the intrusion of magic into their…
Read MoreFall 2025 Urban Fantasy Author Update
Hey folks! I just wanted to post a quick urban fantasy author update so you know what I have coming down the pike. Here goes… What I’m Watching I’ve been rewatching The Expanse, as it’s been a few years since I finished the series. Watching it all over again is almost like enjoying a brand…
Read MoreCommon Urban Fantasy Tropes
My fellow authors and readers, let us once again discuss urban fantasy tropes. Much maligned and often dismissed as hackneyed and tired, their appearance persists in even the most recent popular novels that are topping the charts today. Some might think that using familiar tropes in fantasy fiction is derivative and passé, but in my…
Read MoreComing Soon… Supervillain Ragnarok!
I just wrapped up the manuscript for my third superhero fantasy fiction novel, Supervillain Ragnarok. This is the third and final book in The Druidverse Superhero Fiction Series, and it’s been a wild ride to bring it to life. I’m beyond excited to tell you that it’s now available for preorder on Kindle, with an…
Read MoreHow to Develop a Daily Writing Habit
After you become a full-time author, you receive a fair share of requests for writing advice. Often, these come in the form of unsolicited inquiries from strangers who want you to read their manuscripts and provide them with feedback. Needless to say, I have neither the time nor the inclination to provide free developmental editing…
Read MoreBattle Druid Drops Friday!
I was going to write a lengthy blog post about my latest novel, Battle Druid, which drops Friday. However, right now I am so sick of writing I could puke. So, here are some links where you can find out all about this latest entry in The Sylvan Cycle and the Junkyard Druid saga: Info…
Read MoreUrban Fantasy Author Update for Fall 2024
Hey folks, it’s time for another urban fantasy author update, so here goes… What I’ve Been Watching This being the Halloween season, I’ve been digging up all my seasonal faves. Before the month ends, I’ll have watched 30 Days of Night (the best vampire horror film of all time), Blade (the best vampire action film…
Read MoreNew Urban Fantasy Novel Fey Druid
Hello, faithful readers! I decided to take a break from writing the next book in The Druidverse Superhero Fiction Series to tell you about my upcoming release, Fey Druid. Fey Druid is the 18th book in the central Colin McCool storyline, and the second novel in The Sylvan Cycle Series. I wrote this book for all…
Read MoreHow to Become a Full-Time Author
How do you become a full-time author? Hmm. People ask about this a lot, and while I think there’s no one right answer, I’ll tell you how I did it. Here’s what it boils down to: Write every day. Hone your craft. Study successful authors. Learn the business of selling books. I know that sounds…
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