Welcome to the Villains’ Support Group
Where ancient evils, dark sorcerers, and disgruntled viziers gather to vent, plot, and maybe—just maybe—heal.
Inbox Reboot – Part 6: Managing Multiple Email Addresses
The Many-Headed Beast: Juggling Multiple Email Accounts
In a world where nearly everything we do—work, shopping, social media, hobbies, subscriptions—requires an email address, it’s no surprise that many of us are managing multiple inboxes.
“No Fantasy for Men?” — Or, How to Find the Books You’re Actually Looking For
From SRP Author Taylen Carver: I spotted this on X recently: Happened to be in Target again and decided to
I Solemnly Swear I Will Not Write That Trope Again… (Until I Do)
We all have our limits. Some writers say they’ll never write a love triangle. Others swear off the “Chosen One.” Me? I have declared, with great solemnity (and perhaps a touch of arrogance), that I will not fall into certain well-worn fantasy tropes.
Inbox Reboot – Part 5: Filtering Beyond the Inbox
Filtering your emails into sub-folders is a great start, but sub-folders should be temporary storage, not a long-term solution. Email programs are designed to deliver emails—not manage them.
The real key to email control is moving emails out of your email program and into systems that help you take action, store important information, and keep your digital life organized.
Let’s talk about where emails should go once they leave your inbox.
When Magic Goes Too Far: Spells That Got Way Out of Hand
Magic is the ultimate tool for bending reality to your will—until it bends back. If there’s one thing fantasy has taught us, it’s that no one (not even the most brilliant sorcerer) fully understands what magic is capable of. And when magic misfires, it doesn’t just fizzle out politely. No, it explodes across the landscape, rewrites reality, or (if you’re really unlucky) accidentally invites an ancient god to crash on your couch.
Inbox Reboot – Part 4: The Magic of Filtering
From SRP author Taylen Carver: The Power of Filtering So far, we’ve covered the fine art of deleting emails and
The Banality of Evil in Fantasy Fiction: What Makes a Villain?
From SRP Author Taylen Carver: When we think about villains in fantasy literature, our minds often conjure the iconic figures
Mapping the Magic: A Guide to Fantasy’s Many Systems
Let’s talk magic. It’s the bread and butter of fantasy, isn’t it? The thing that turns a good story into something downright enchanting. If you’re anything like me, you’ve come across all sorts of magical systems while reading, and it’s impossible not to notice how different authors put their own spin on it. Some like to map out every single rule and consequence (Sanderson, I’m looking at you), while others leave magic as a mysterious force we just have to trust (Tolkien, we’re all still guessing).
Inbox Reboot — Part 1: Why It Matters
From SRP author Taylen Carver. Why Are We Talking About Email? Spam email accounts are a fact of life for