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Books

The Anyones Trilogy. Title with a black cat's silhouete on yellow background.

A coming-of-age story wrapped in modern magical realism.
Books One and Two available now.

Trope Gold Collection on navy blue background.

A series exploring the tropes that appear across genres and shape the stories we read.
Coming soon.

Blog

Agatha Christie: The Pioneer of Cozy Mystery and Her Enduring Legacy

Agatha Christie is universally celebrated as the Queen of Mystery, but beyond that title lies her essential role as the pioneer of the beloved cozy mystery subgenre. Cozy mystery novels are marked by their charm, intellectual puzzles, and an inviting, often nostalgic atmosphere that offers…
How to Choose Book Categories and Keywords to Help You Rank on Amazon

Amazon Kindle is nothing but a bookstore. Every book needs to be on a ‘shelf’, which is called ‘category’ there, and has a set of ‘tags’, which are the ‘keywords’. The categories tell the store where to file a book, and the keywords are the…
New Ways of Writing and Sharing Fiction: A Guide to Web Novels

Web novels, also known as web fiction or web serials, refer to modern fiction serialization, which means sharing a story in exciting episodes – chapters or short arcs – released on a regular schedule that lets readers follow along in real time. It’s a fun…
ST Presents: 9 Stellar Indie Sci‑Fi Books – From Icebound Odysseys to Alien Romance

To celebrate our recent guide – 66 Sci-Fi Tropes That Built The Future – we’re sharing a curated mix of indie sci‑fi reads that bend expectations. The indie scene is full of bold voices pushing the genre into new territory. Whether you crave desperate treks…
Fiction Trends That Readers Are Falling in Love With

Fiction doesn’t stand still. Every year, readers seek fresh ways to be transported, and 2025 is shaping up to be especially vibrant. The rise of digital communities, indie publishing, and global streaming culture isn’t just changing what people read – it’s inspiring writers to experiment…
How to Overcome a Reading Slump: Practical Ways to Rekindle Your Love for Books

If you ever get to a point where reading feels just as much fun as peeling potatoes, welcome to the Reading Slump Club. Once one of the most rewarding, longed-for activities of the day, reading can suddenly seem like a chore. Nothing holds your attention,…

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