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    Frequentatives in Fantasy Novels

    ByDarryl February 26, 2024February 29, 2024

    I learned some grammatical terms recently that I probably knew at some point in my smarter youth. Thanks to a re-post a couple of weeks ago by fantasy author, J.A….

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    Fantasy Bestseller Picks for September 2023

    ByDarryl September 7, 2023

    If you’ve read any of our previous fantasy bestseller picks, you know we’re big fans of specific fantasy sub-genres such as Epic, Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Coming of Age, and…

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    Female Protagonists in Epic Fantasy by Female Authors

    ByDarryl July 14, 2023July 14, 2023

    Among the vast array of fantasy sub-genres, epic fantasy is possibly the oldest and widest read, even today. Female Protagonists in Epic Fantasy by Male Authors Many of these classic…

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    Judge a book by its cover

    ByDarryl April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

    When it comes to the age-old question about whether readers judge a book by its cover, there remains some discrepancy in official reader surveys. This recent survey discovered that the…

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    9 Examples of Fantasy Books Without Epic Battles

    ByDarryl December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

    The fantasy genre is often associated with epic battles between good and evil. While these books can certainly be thrilling, what if you’re looking for a more peaceful journey? Or…

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    3 Ideas to Maintain Your Summer Reading Habits Year Round 

    ByDarryl August 16, 2022August 16, 2022

    When it comes to books, summer gets all the glory. Every spring, readers start talking about their summer reading list, comparing notes with their reader friends, chittering like cheery chickadees…

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