Meet Alex McHaddad, Author of Fallen Blades: Unwelcome Dreams

As part of the Indie Author Highlight, I’m happy to introduce you to Alex McHaddad, author of the recently published Fallen Blades: Unwelcome Dreams. McHaddad has already published two other novels and a civics primer. Alex, tell me a little about yourself. By day I have a rewarding career as a rural city manager. I …

The Girls of the Woods

Enjoy this fairy-tale inspired short story, which I wrote for Elegant Literature (October 2023). This magazine features upcoming authors in all genres, challenging them with a prompt each month. The story below had to feature a skull and a theme of madness and monsters. I took inspiration from several older fairy tales, including Bearskin and …

Meet Eva Džamková, Fantasy Artist

Today I have the honor of introducing you to my incredibly talented cover artist, fantasy illustrator Eva Džamková. Eva, tell me a little about yourself. Please describe the type of artwork you create in general. I mostly paint characters of other – either dragons, elves or characters from games. I also love to paint human …

Meet David Hopkins, Author of The Dryad’s Crown

As part of the Indie Author Highlight, I’m happy to introduce you to David Hopkins, author of the epic fantasy The Dryad’s Crown which launches tomorrow. David, our books share birthdays! Tell me a little about yourself. About 20 years ago, I started off as a comic book writer, and then I shifted to journalism. Finally, …

The Price

Enjoy this fairy-tale inspired short story, which recently won an Honorable Mention from Elegant Literature (September 2023). This magazine features upcoming authors in all genres, challenging them with a prompt each month. The story below had to feature a mirror and a theme of monsters in the darkness. Hope you love it! “You know the …

Meet Matthew Cesca, Author of The Forbidden Scrolls Trilogy

As part of the Indie Author Highlight, I’m happy to introduce you to Matthew Cesca, author of the Forbidden Scrolls Trilogy! I’m curious to know as a fellow author publishing a trilogy: What have you learned about marketing a ongoing story before that last book came out? Did you find that your tactics or outcomes …