When Does Halloween Begin?
When does Halloween really begin? An old Celtic way of measuring the day offers a wonderfully strange answer—and some irresistible possibilities for fantasy writers.
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If Magic Were Real, We’d Regulate the Hell Out of It
What would really happen if magic suddenly appeared in our world? If our experience with AI is any indication, forget tidy guilds and sensible rules. Expect workplace upheaval, regulation, witch hunts, criminals, questionable business models—and somebody levitating his swimming pool for fun.
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How Many Books Is Too Many for a Fantasy Series?
How many books is too many for a fantasy series? From ACOTAR’s hefty volumes to Pern, Discworld, and the long wait for George R.R. Martin, perhaps the real question isn’t how long a series gets—but whether the story ever actually ends.
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Why Do Characters in Fantasy Fiction Keep Trusting the Fae?
Why do fantasy characters keep trusting the fae when centuries of stories warn them not to? The answer isn’t stupidity—it’s hope. The fae offer solutions when no one else can, promise the impossible, and often appear as beautiful, fascinating beings who seem to understand exactly what a person needs. In this post, we’ll explore the surprisingly human reasons characters continue to trust the fae, despite all the risks.
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Lost Sock Memorial Day and the Great Fantasy Sock Conspiracy
Today is Lost Sock Memorial Day, and fantasy readers know perfectly well that socks do not simply “go missing.” Somewhere beyond the washing machine lurks an unseen kingdom of fae creatures, goblins, or possibly liberated house elves, all conducting mysterious business with our unmatched footwear. After all, fantasy has immortalized swords, crowns, rings… and at least one very important sock.
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The Price of Power: Why Magic Should Hurt
Power without a price feels like cheating—and in fantasy, magic that costs nothing tends to mean nothing. Whether it’s burning memories, painful transformations, or the slow hollowing of a hero, the best magic systems leave a mark. Let’s talk about why magic should hurt—and what that says about the stories we can’t stop reading.
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Why I’m (Still) Watching The Rings of Power — And Why Season 3 Might Be the Best Yet
The Rings of Power has always been a show that rewards patience — and, frankly, rewatching. The source material Amazon is allowed to adapt is more historical chronicle than narrative, yet the series has managed to turn Tolkien’s footnotes and timelines into emotionally grounded drama that gets better each time you revisit it. With a freshly overhauled writers’ room and Season 3 diving into the forging of the One Ring, now feels like the moment the show might step fully into its potential.
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Why I Don’t Do Dark Fantasy (And What I Think It’s Actually About)
Dark fantasy might be having a moment, but it’s not one I’m celebrating. I don’t write sweetness and light — but I do believe in redemption, earned endings, and characters who grow. Here’s why stories full of “losers losing” just don’t do it for me.
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