Reader Question of the Week: Trilogy or Series?
This week’s question comes from Martin M. in Peoria, IL, another new reader who found us through the Ardent Wings sample: Is [Ardent Wings on Jealous Skies] part of a…[...]
A Brief History of Epic Fantasy
I recently picked up Kate Elliott’s Crown of Stars series, a somewhat forgotten epic fantasy from the ‘90s beginning with King’s Dragon (1997). Elliott is one of the grandmasters of…[...]
Weekly Update: Ardent Wings ARC solicitations & Two Epic Ebook Giveaways
I just finished reading Pierce Brown’s Red Rising and took to the HTP blog to jot down some thoughts. The article meanders into a broader discussion of how writers read,…[...]
Reader Question of the Week: The Eleven-eyed Baboon
This week’s reader question comes from Charlie S. in Scarsdale, NY: What’s up with the eleven-eyed baboon? So much commentary about the eleven-eyed baboon this week :) Warms my heart.…[...]
Red Rising by Pierce Brown: Greco-Roman Mythology and Popular Fiction
I'm a little late to the game, but I just finished reading Pierce Brown's popular Red Rising, and I have thoughts. This isn't a review, but more of an analysis.…[...]
Weekly Update: Professional Book Reviews for Ardent Wings & Author Swap with Kevin Sanon
Over 100 advance readers have now downloaded the extended sample of Ardent Wings on Jealous Skies, and early reactions are trickling in. Reader feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive,…[...]
Reader Question of the Week: How to Trilogy
Another question issued by coercion. This one comes from Asher B. in White Plains, NY, the series editor on Tales of Ciel: Do you always draft an entire trilogy before…[...]
Weekly Update: Free Ebooks & Ardent Wings Back Cover Reveal
Hard to start this post without mentioning that my wife and I had a literal baby last week. Aliyah, born July 31, 2025, 8 lbs even. Momma and baby are…[...]
Reader Question of the Week: Character Disambiguation
Our inaugural question provided by solicitation, courtesy of copyeditor Alyssa K. in Houston, Texas: How do you keep your characters from blending together when you’re working on four series at…[...]
Weekly Update: Ardent Wings Cover Art & the First Draft of The Mark of Cain
The admin work is steadily chugging along. The LLC is formed and most of the relevant contractors are hired. I have series editors, copyeditors, designers, and artists working on all…[...]