Tag: Mythology

My Anticipated Releases of 2022

My Anticipated Releases of 2022

Okay, so “anticipated releases” might be an inaccurate title for this post since my version of looking at new releases is going “Oh that looks super cool!”, adding them to my TBR, and then watching them sit there for years and years afterward. Plus… a lot of these have already come out by now, since it’s the end of March already. But, all the same, here are some of the coolest-looking books coming out this year (because there are a lot of awesome-looking books coming out this year).

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

So as it turns out, a lot of the coolest-looking books this year also have some of the coolest-looking covers. I mean… all of these are stunning.

And a lot of them are inspired by various Asian cultures, which is super cool. I’m very excited to be releasing an Asian-inspired fantasy among such lovely company this year. ^-^

Anyway, Daughter of the Moon Goddess came out in January and it looks amazing. The mother-daughter dynamic and the inspiration from Continue reading “My Anticipated Releases of 2022”

Myth and Legend in Fantasy Worlds

Myth and Legend in Fantasy Worlds

Cultures are shaped by their stories. These stories might reinforce cultural ideals, religious ideals, general morals… or, on the flip side, they might subvert or reject these ideals. Myths and legends are a prime example of this, as they often reflect the mindset and values of the cultures that created them. So today I want to talk about how to build and use myth and legend in your fantasy world. Continue reading “Myth and Legend in Fantasy Worlds”

Cover Reveal: Shadowkeeper by Hope Ann

Cover Reveal: Shadowkeeper by Hope Ann

It’s time for another cover reveal! Hope Ann is releasing another fantasy novella, this one a retelling of Hades and Persephone mixed with the story of Castor and Pollux. (GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Y’ALL. *fangirls*)

Here, have a blurb:

 

Death can die as easily as any other man. Continue reading “Cover Reveal: Shadowkeeper by Hope Ann”