Author name: Taylen Carver

Bestselling author of speculative fiction.

Mapping the Magic: A Guide to Fantasy’s Many Systems

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Let’s talk magic. It’s the bread and butter of fantasy, isn’t it? The thing that turns a good story into something downright enchanting. If you’re anything like me, you’ve come across all sorts of magical systems while reading, and it’s impossible not to notice how different authors put their own spin on it. Some like to map out every single rule and consequence (Sanderson, I’m looking at you), while others leave magic as a mysterious force we just have to trust (Tolkien, we’re all still guessing).

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Ancient Trees and Timeless Tales: The Defynnog Yews of Wales

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The Defynnog yews in Wales are a marvel—living relics that bridge history and myth. Some claim these venerable trees are over 5,000 years old, while others suggest they’ve “only” stood for 1,500 years. Regardless, they’ve witnessed an astonishing sweep of human history.

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When the World Went Boom: How a Supervolcano Reshaped Humanity

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Seventy-four thousand years ago, the world didn’t end—but it sure gave it a shot. On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the Toba supervolcano erupted in a cataclysm so enormous it makes every cinematic volcano disaster look laughable. Pompeii? Amateur hour. Dante’s Peak? A warm-up act. Even Mount Doom from The Lord of the Rings wouldn’t

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Inbox Reboot – Part 2: Keep It Clear

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I recently cleaned my email list and received responses from readers saying they just didn’t notice my emails in the crush of the hundreds (sometimes thousands) they receive daily. That inspired me to start this new series: Inbox Reboot, a guide to managing your email effectively.

Managing email isn’t just for office admins anymore—it’s a survival skill for the modern world.

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Inbox Reboot — Part 1: Why It Matters

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I recently cleaned my email list and received responses from readers saying they just didn’t notice my emails in the crush of the hundreds (sometimes thousands) they receive daily. That inspired me to start this new series: Inbox Reboot, a guide to managing your email effectively.

Managing email isn’t just for office admins anymore—it’s a survival skill for the modern world.

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Inside Ash and Angel: The Birth of The Scorched Lands Saga

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I’m excited to introduce Ash and Angel, the first story in The Scorched Lands Saga. Released earlier this week, it marks the start of a spin-off series that branches from the Magorian and Jones books, stepping boldly into a dystopian fantasy world I’ve wanted to explore since completing The Divine and Deadly. This post isn’t

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World Fantasy Awards Winners

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The 2024 World Fantasy Awards, held at the World Fantasy Convention in Niagara Falls, honored some exceptional works. Best Novel Best Novella Best Short Fiction Best Anthology Best Collection Best Artist Special Award – Professional Special Award – Non-Professional This year’s judges were Douglas A. Anderson, Stephanie Feldman, Pat Murphy, Thomas Olde Heuvelt, and Angela

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