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Prayers
- “Waiting” – A Prayer for Writers
By CJ and Shelley Hitz “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.” – Psalm… Read more: “Waiting” – A Prayer for Writers - A Prayer For Your Calling as a Christian Writer
Thank you Jenn Soehnlin for sharing this lovely prayer: “Bless me with confidence in the anointing You have given me to write. I pray that You will help me as I author the words you have called me to share that will bring You honor and glory and breathe hope into the hearts of my readers…” - May Our Stories Pass the Test of Fire
A Prayer by Rev. Rich Coffeen Thank you Lord, That you have given so many in our family a gift… Read more: May Our Stories Pass the Test of Fire
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings…” queens, and authors!
Proverbs 25:2 NIV
Book Lists
- 12 Bestselling Indie Fantasy Books About Boys and Their Dragons (Male Dragon Riders, Mages, Warriors)
DRAGONS! A classic fantasy staple which lately I’ve been seeing more often in indie and self-published books, rather than on… Read more: 12 Bestselling Indie Fantasy Books About Boys and Their Dragons (Male Dragon Riders, Mages, Warriors) - 25 Fantasy Books Set in a Single City (Secondary Worlds Only)
I’ve never been a huge fan of quest stories – “a small party wanders across the kingdom in search of… Read more: 25 Fantasy Books Set in a Single City (Secondary Worlds Only) - 10 Historical Fiction Books Set in Ancient Times (NOT Egypt, Greece, or Rome): To Inspire Your Worldbuilding
Apparently I’m in the minority, but I much prefer reading stories set in antiquity than in medieval times and on.… Read more: 10 Historical Fiction Books Set in Ancient Times (NOT Egypt, Greece, or Rome): To Inspire Your Worldbuilding
True Stories
- Interview with Kathy Tyers: Cover Reveal for Upcoming Novel Firebreak
Kathy Tyers shares about her upcoming novel Firebreak, set between her original Firebird trilogy and later books. Check out the cover reveal! Firebird releases March 10, 2026 and is now available for preorder. - Pursuing True Diversity in Fantasy Books
Guest post by Izaic Yorks Fantasy as a genre has long captured the imaginations of readers with its thrilling adventures… Read more: Pursuing True Diversity in Fantasy Books - Interview with Jeremiah Friedli – Debut Author of Christian Sci-Fi Novel CORE Deception
By Caylah Coffeen CC: Thanks for joining me Jeremiah, and congrats on your debut novel! Tell us about it! JF:… Read more: Interview with Jeremiah Friedli – Debut Author of Christian Sci-Fi Novel CORE Deception
Book Reviews
- Book Review: A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix (YA Space Opera)
Rating: 3/5 Stars I loved Garth Nix’s Keys to the Kingdom series when I was a kid and was excited… Read more: Book Review: A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix (YA Space Opera) - Book Review: The Blade Itself (The First Law #1) by Joe Abercrombie
Rating: 4/5 stars A grimdark, character-driven adult fantasy tale full of morbid wit and deft turns of phrase, but too… Read more: Book Review: The Blade Itself (The First Law #1) by Joe Abercrombie - 5 Mini Reviews of Cosmere Books by Brandon Sanderson (Stormlight, Mistborn, and more)
Brandon Sanderson is arguably the most popular contemporary fantasy author, with a massive body of work. His books tend to… Read more: 5 Mini Reviews of Cosmere Books by Brandon Sanderson (Stormlight, Mistborn, and more)
Publishing
- Write Me “Boy Books”: Letter From a Book Editor
Princes and strategists, martial champions and war heroes, grit, sweat, brawls, and schemes. Since the beginning of time, we have… Read more: Write Me “Boy Books”: Letter From a Book Editor - How to Self-Edit Your Book Using a Manuscript Assessment
So, your editor has sent you the manuscript assessment for your story, and it’s a good 10+ pages long. It’s… Read more: How to Self-Edit Your Book Using a Manuscript Assessment - The Secret to Affordable Developmental Feedback – The Manuscript Assessment
Professional book editing can be pretty expensive. Perhaps you’ve researched standard rates, or have recently received a quote that’s outside… Read more: The Secret to Affordable Developmental Feedback – The Manuscript Assessment
Writing Craft
- 11 Problems with Multiple Point of View Characters That I See as a Book Editor
Books with multiple (3+) points of view (POV) have become increasingly popular in the past couple decades, especially in massive… Read more: 11 Problems with Multiple Point of View Characters That I See as a Book Editor - Write Me “Boy Books”: Letter From a Book EditorPrinces and strategists, martial champions and war heroes, grit, sweat, brawls, and schemes. Since the beginning of time, we have… Read more: Write Me “Boy Books”: Letter From a Book Editor
- How to Self-Edit Your Book Using a Manuscript AssessmentSo, your editor has sent you the manuscript assessment for your story, and it’s a good 10+ pages long. It’s… Read more: How to Self-Edit Your Book Using a Manuscript Assessment
Sales and Marketing
- How to Create a Professional-Looking Book Cover: DIY Design Do’s and Dont’s
Book covers! We love ’em but we hate them too… once we see the price tag that comes with a… Read more: How to Create a Professional-Looking Book Cover: DIY Design Do’s and Dont’s - How to Set up an Author Table for Maximum Book Sales
I’ll share what I’ve learned from years of successfully selling books at markets, library fairs, and more. Knowing what to do, and just as importantly, what not to do, will ensure you actually make a profit. - 8 Reasons Authors Should Sell Books at In-Person Events
Guest Post by Dylan West For authors struggling to sell a single book on Amazon in a whole month: how… Read more: 8 Reasons Authors Should Sell Books at In-Person Events
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