Leaves are falling, the weather is cooling down, and Halloween is around the corner. It’s the perfect time for a ghost story. If you’re looking to feel truly terrified, then this isn’t the list for you. But if you want just a hint of spookiness, here are four great books to add to your fall to-read list. Each one features ghosts and an atmosphere that’s … Continue reading 4 Cozy Ghost Stories to curl up with this Autumn
Few animals give off witchy, supernatural vibes more than a black cat. That’s probably why they appear so often in fantasy fiction. Sidekicks, mentors, minions—black cats can be a lot of things, looking beautiful and mysterious all the while. Here a few of my favorite black cats from books, comics, and TV. Thackery Binx Maybe not the best start, since he’s not truly a cat—rather … Continue reading 6 Purrfect Black Cats in Fantasy Fiction
We could all use a little extra cash. As the cost of living steadily rises and wages stay largely the same, many people are turning to side hustles to pay their bills. Starting a small business on the side is easy, but making a significant profit is much more difficult. Fortunately, if you’re reading this, you already have an advantage over the average person: magic. … Continue reading 6 Side Hustles for the Magically Inclined
Vampires have bitten such a huge chunk out of pop culture that you can put them in almost any type of story, and they fit. Supernatural horror? Classic. Sweet romance? Awesome. Superhero Fantasy? Yes, please. I’ve been reading a lot of vampire books lately. Here are three that I strongly recommend but that almost don’t seem like they belong on a list together because they’re … Continue reading 3 Extremely Different but Equally Excellent Books About Vampires
So your best friend is the hero of an urban fantasy novel. On the one hand, congratulations! Making friends is seriously hard as an adult. You’re ahead of the curve. On the other hand, my condolences. You’re in for a rough (and possibly short) life. Here’s some advice to help you through it. Cut Your Friend Some Slack In the past forty-eight hours, they’ve been … Continue reading So Your Best Friend is the Hero of an Urban Fantasy Novel
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