Why I Jump Across So Many Romance Sub-Genres
From SRP Author Tracy Cooper-Posey: If you’ve been around my books long enough (and if you haven’t—welcome!), you might have […]
Hauling the Bricks
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How to Hack BookFunnel Promos for Maximum Reading Gain
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: Last week, I talked about author email lists, free books, and how to handle them
A New Fantasy Boxed Set from Taylen Carver
Today, SRP author Taylen Carver released the series boxed set for their contemporary fantasy series, Magorian and Jones. One wizard.
The Rise of “Shadow Daddies” in Romantasy—Or, How We’ve Been Here Before
That said, the latest romantasy trend making the rounds is the so-called “Shadow Daddy” archetype—a morally complex, brooding hero with shadowy powers and an unshakable devotion to his love interest. Fans swoon over these characters, lured in by their blend of dangerous allure and unexpected tenderness.
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.
The Tiny Time-Saving Trick That Adds Up to Hours of Extra Writing
Ah, keyboard shortcuts—the secret sauce that transforms a writer’s workflow from a clunky tricycle ride into a sleek, high-speed chase. If you’re still dragging your mouse around like it’s 1995, it’s time for an upgrade. Embracing keyboard shortcuts isn’t just about shaving seconds off tasks; it’s about reclaiming your creative flow and keeping those brilliant ideas from evaporating while you hunt for the “Paste” option.
Getting Free Books – Some Controversial Thoughts
Free books are everywhere. You can find them on every major retail platform, on author websites, in BookFunnel and StoryOrigin giveaways, at signings, in newsletters, and beyond. Readers can easily fill their e-readers with thousands of books without spending a dime. I know this because I’ve done it myself.
But here’s where things get interesting: Readers are increasingly frustrated when an author asks them to sign up for an email list in exchange for a free book. I’ve heard readers say they feel like they “should” be able to get the book with no strings attached. That signing up is a hassle. That they don’t want “more emails.”
Let’s unpack that a little.
The Return of the Sail—On Earth and Among the Stars
Out in the deep, where the stars burn cold and distant, and many years from now, old space dogs who miss the silence and loneliness of deep space race their solar yachts, harnessing the silent power of starlight to propel them through the void. No combustion, no fuel—just the delicate physics of light pressure on vast, shimmering sails. It’s a vision of the future, one where humanity reaches beyond, moving not with brute force, but with elegance and efficiency.
New Science Fiction from Eliot Bishop.
Stories Rule Press author Eliot Bishop has released a short science fiction story, Talionis, today. It is the first of