The mountain range rose high and ominous into the dark night sky, the moonlight illuminating the snowy peaks with an eerie glow. Jutting out of the side of the mountains was a wooden building known as The Refuge, and this was Bacca’s destination. It was meant to be a place of protection if ever there … More A King’s Ransom
This month we’re featuring author of YA contemporary and fantasy fiction (and OG Muse) Joyce Chua, and her novel LAND OF SAND AND SONG, an Asian fantasy published by Penguin Random House SEA! Read the full interview here. … More Writer Spotlight: Joyce Chua (one of our very own Muses!)
SULPHUR & SMOKE Living in a big city means witnessing all kinds of strange things, and Paris is no exception. You get used to the eccentricities of your fellow man pretty quickly. But when this particular man stopped short in front of me with preternatural grace and a fervent grin, it set my teeth on … More Sulphur & Smoke
The sign made me pull to a stop. “You’ve actually been here before. We just made sure you forgot.” Too big to miss, but too many words to take in if you were careening down this empty, dusty road. … More Highway Star
Journey with us this #MusicMonday to faraway fantasy lands, where magic fills the air and danger is around every corner. … More #MusicMonday: Fantasy Realms
The billboard says whatever you need it to, there on the side of the road. Some people driving by are leg-crossingly desperate for a potty break, and thank their lucky stars when it displays “Next Rest Stop – 2 Miles”. Some people are nodding off at the wheel, and with the assistance of their guardian … More Hekate’s Billboard
Ever onward and ever they come, One by one by one by one. Chivalrous men, knights of the realm, With sword and shield and polished helm. They trudge across moor, fen, and field All for a glimpse of my majesty revealed. My fiery eyes and tight-curled tail, My vicious limbs adorned with scales. … More Two Crowns of Gold
Whether you’re rescuing a prince-in-distress or slaying evil monsters in your manuscript (or in real life), these songs will help transport you to a world of beauty and wonder, where anything is possible #MusicMonday … More #MusicMonday: Fantasy Realms
“The fire-breather had three lives in total. One for discovery, one for degradation, and one for redemption.”
Infernal by @joycechuawrites
#amreading #amwriting #shortstory … More Infernal
“I come from a long line of dragons.”
We have the lovely Gemma Rose Foo as our guest writer this month! Check out her epic short story.
#amwriting #shortstory #fiction #fantasy #writingprompt
… More The Fire-Eaters
Two sisters, crowned with stars and fame, sitting atop their cumulus thrones. They waved to their adoring fans, tossing handfuls of glitter that rained down like stardust. The elder sister, on the left, shone silver as the moon in deepest winter. Metallic thread spidered across her gown and down her arms, and diamonds glinted in … More The Celestial Sisters
Journey to fantastical realms with us in our newest #MusicMonday post! What music you like to listen to while writing?
#amwriting #amlistening #nanowrimo #soundtrack #fantasy #pocketmuses … More #MusicMonday: Fantasy Realms
Muse in Pocket, Pen in Hand 