Is Fantasy Popular Now? A Goodbye Review of Game of Thrones

While there’s still the books to come, I wanted to write a special post today about the recent and final season of HBO’s A Game of Thrones. This is a series that has won the hearts of millions worldwide. Somehow, this tale of magic, dragons and castles...

How to Set Your Home Office Up for Ultimate Productivity

Working from home is such a dream for so many people and I’ve got to say that I am loving it so far. I’ve already talked a bit about the freedom of freelancing and would totally recommend it to anyone. Whether you plan to work from home full-time or just...

The Endless Journeys: Transport in Your Fantasy World

For some reason, travelling is a huge part of the fantasy genre. Look at Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, A Song of Ice and Fire and so on. Fantasy authors just can’t help themselves. Someone’s got to go somewhere. I think one of the reasons for this...

How to Manage Mental Health When Working from Home

Working from home is a dreamy prospect for many. However, as someone with lifelong mental health conditions I felt it important to talk about this topic in relation to working from home. If any of you are thinking of becoming full time...

The Allure of Fiction – Why Do We Write It?

If you’re a fiction writer yourself, you’ve no doubt been questioned about it. Why do you have your head in the clouds? Why are you daydreaming all the time?  If you write something like fantasy fiction, prepare for these questions to become a bit ruder: Why are...