Fae romance has exploded in popularity, and for good reason. Fae make compelling love interests—they’re beautiful, powerful, dangerous, and fundamentally other. But writing fae romance well requires understanding what makes fae different from other fantasy...
Creating fantasy creatures for romance novels is different from creating them for general fantasy. In epic fantasy, your creatures can be pure monsters, alien beings with no human connection, or designed purely for cool factor. But in romance, your creatures need to...
Fantasy romance—or romantasy, as it’s increasingly called—is a huge genre. But within it are many subgenres, each with different appeals, conventions, and reader expectations. If you’ve ever been confused by the difference between high fantasy romance and...
Summer reading should be fun, escapist, and satisfying. Whether you’re heading to the beach, relaxing by the pool, or just enjoying lazy afternoons at home, these fantasy romance books are perfect companions for your summer. All seven recommendations are...
Some fantasy romance books are good. Some are great. But what makes an entire series great? It’s not just writing multiple good books. A truly great series creates something bigger than the sum of its parts—a world we don’t want to leave, characters who...
