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.
If you ever find yourself on the banks of the River Thames at low tide, keep your eyes on the mud. You might spot the usual debris of history—ceramic pipe stems, brass buttons, coins worn smooth by centuries. But if you’re lucky, you might find something far rarer: a deep red gemstone, glinting among the silt like a drop of frozen blood.
From SRP Author Taylen Carver: When we think about villains in fantasy literature, our minds often conjure the iconic figures
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: As I’ve mentioned before, Amazing Stories is in the middle of an effort to revive
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).
SRP author Taylen Carver has released a new contemporary fantasy, standalone story, Used Spells for Sale.
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: Imagine this: a long, candlelit table in a quiet, cozy room. Five fascinating fictional characters
Introducing Eliot Bishop. All of us here at Stories Rule Press — that’s Tracy, Mark, Cameron and Taylen — are
Are you always on the hunt for the next great science fiction or fantasy read? Do you love discovering new authors and winning free books? The SFWA New Release Newsletter (NRN) is a fantastic resource for readers who want to stay ahead of the curve in speculative fiction.
I’m excited to introduce Ash and Angel, the first story in The Scorched Lands Saga. Released earlier this week, it marks the start of a spin-off series that branches from the Magorian and Jones books, stepping boldly into a dystopian fantasy world I’ve wanted to explore since completing The Divine and Deadly. This post isn’t so much a release announcement as it is a look behind the curtain—a look at what inspired this story and where it all might lead.
