Imagine this: Catholic aliens show up on Earth, but instead of demanding our surrender, they want to set up a Mass. Yep, you heard …
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Fantasy for Our Time: Consolation of Grimdark: Why This Failed Quest Was More Satisfying Than Victory
Today, we embark on a perilous journey into the world of Grimdark fantasy, where heroes are fools, victories are tragic, and …
Fantasy for Our Time: Cinema as Sacred Art: Why Tolkien’s World Needs Wes Anderson’s Touch w/ Reno Lauro
🎥 Ever wondered if The Lord of the Rings could feel both quirky and profound? Could Wes Anderson bring Tolkien’s world to life …
The Craftsman’s Workshop: Slow Productivity, Cultivating Depth, and BIG Plans for 2025
Welcome to the Kotar-verse! (Someone in my Patreon community coined this term; it feels a bit silly, but I like it, and …
The Craftsman’s Workshop: Cantos of Arcadia
Today I reveal the story behind Cantos of Arcadia, which I like to think of as a sequel to That Hideous Strength and the epic tale …
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When Science Fiction is Smarter than The New York Times
One of my projects right now is exploring what a canon of speculative fiction for our time might look like. For context, check out …
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The Wood Between the Worlds: Does Grimdark Fantasy Belong in the Canon of Speculative Fiction?
Why Am I Reading Grimdark? Recently I decided, for reasons that will become clear later this summer (how’s that for a teaser?), …
The Craftsman’s Workshop: Cultivating Imagination
Spring is springing! Flowers are blooming, and life returns after the death of winter. How fitting for the end of Lent and the …
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The Craftsman’s Workshop: Slow Productivity and Better Stories
As you may have heard me say by now, my goal this year is simple: don’t be butter scraped over too much bread. In other words, I …
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In a Certain Kingdom: The Daughter of the Tsar of the Sea
Season 2, Episode 8 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Soundcloud | Ancient Faith Sadko is a young musician. The best in …
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How to Motivate Your Lazy Characters
A course on the secret formula that drives all stories. This course will be offered in 2021. Sign up here to join the …
Protected: files for audiobook (Book 1)
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Sample Chapter
CHAPTER ONE Khaidu Khaidu had not always wished for death. She still remembered when the sky’s endless abyss spoke …