Stories That Linger: Award-Eligible Titles for 2026
Two original stories from Taylen Carver—Roots of the Storm and Sylvalight—are eligible for the 2026 Hugo, Nebula, Aurora, and Dragon Awards. If you’re nominating this year, here are the details.
Taylen Carver
Rain, Ruins, and Red Dragons: Why I’ll Always Write with a Bit of Wales in My Blood
Wales has been haunting my stories for years — not literally (though that would be on-brand), but mythically. From the Mabinogion to my Welsh grandfather’s voice, the land and legend of Cymru have steeped themselves into my writing. If you’ve read Magorian & Jones, you’ve heard the echoes. And no, I don’t plan to stop.
New Dystopian Fantasy from Taylen Carver
SRP author Taylen Carver today released the next book in their dystopian fantasy series, The Scorched Lands Saga.
Are We All Just Too Burned Out to Appreciate Big, Lush Fantasy on Screen?
With rumors swirling about The Rings of Power’s potential cancellation, I’m wondering if it’s not a quality issue—but a saturation one. Are lush, expensive fantasy series struggling simply because there’s too much content and too little attention to go around?
Four Hobbits Walk Into Edmonton… And I Stayed Home
This weekend, the four hobbits of Lord of the Rings fame are reuniting at Edmonton EXPO, and while thousands are lining up for a few seconds of face time, I’m staying home with the extended editions and some decent takeout. In a world of high-speed, low-contact fandom, is the convention experience still worth it?
Four Hobbits, One Expo and an Editorial Frenzy
The four hobbits from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films are reuniting at Fan Expo Edmonton—and I may get the chance to interview one of them. Who would you choose to talk to: Frodo, Sam, Merry, or Pippin? Here’s who I’d pick (and why).
New Contemporary Magic Realism story from Taylen Carver
Stories Rule Press author Taylen Carver today released their contemporary fantasy & magical realism short story, Roots of the Storm.
Barbie, of All Things
“For all the orcs, angels, hobgoblins, and water leapers running around, so much of the tension in Magorian & Jones boils down to this: how easy it is to lose track of what it means to be human—and how hard it is to earn it back.”
Mother Trees and Forest Magic: When Fantasy Roots into Science
Discover the real-world science behind mother trees and how forests heal us—plus how these ideas inspired the magical woodlands in Roots of the Storm and beyond.
Romance Readers, Meet Fantasy: You’ve Been Soulmates All Along
Fantasy is having a moment—and romance readers might just find their next favorite story nestled between spellbooks and cinnamon rolls. Cozy fantasy offers the emotional warmth, character depth, and satisfying endings romance fans already love. Here’s why this booming genre might be your perfect next read—and where to start exploring.