ICYMI Friday, September 11, 2026
Happy Friday, all! I hope everyone’s having a good summer. It’s been a pretty busy week here at SRP! In case you missed it (ICYMI) here’s what we’ve been up to:
Taylen Carver
ICYMI Friday, August 21, 2026
Happy Friday, all! I hope everyone’s having a good summer. It’s been a pretty busy week here at SRP! In case you missed it (ICYMI) here’s what we’ve been up to:
ICYMI Friday, August 14, 2026
Happy Friday, all! I hope everyone’s having a good summer. It’s been a pretty busy week here at SRP! In case you missed it (ICYMI) here’s what we’ve been up to:
Surprise! “Sigils in Snow” Is Out Today!
Sometimes publishing throws you a delightful curveball.
A few weeks ago I mentioned that my new fantasy short story, “Sigils in Snow,” had been accepted for the Street Magic IV anthology. I expected to tell you about it later this summer.
Instead…it’s available today!
All or Nothing
What does “All or Nothing” mean to you? For me, it sparked an unexpected question: has anyone actually read every single one of my books? With more than 200 titles across multiple pen names, I’m curious to know if there are any complete collectors out there. If that’s you—or you’re getting close—I’d love to hear from you.
When a Story Arrives All at Once
Most stories don’t arrive fully formed. They begin as a name, a setting, or the faintest glimmer of an idea, then grow one decision at a time. But every so often, a story appears almost complete. Rainmaker was one of those rare exceptions. Here’s how it came to life—and why, years later, I finally gave it the cover I’d always imagined.
AFTER THE QUIETING Is Out Today
The Veilwardens have spent generations maintaining the portals between Terra and Aethryn, certain that the balance between the worlds must be preserved at all costs.
But what if the balance isn’t what they think it is?
In Quieting, old assumptions begin to crack, strange events grow harder to explain, and Riva Thorn finds herself questioning truths she has always accepted.
Finding Great Books Shouldn’t Be So Hard
Finding a genuinely good book is becoming harder—not because great stories no longer exist, but because readers are being buried under rushed, low-quality content designed to game algorithms instead of move people. At Stories Rule Press, every book is still built the old-fashioned way: by real authors who care deeply about storytelling, characters, and giving readers an experience worth remembering.
Something Big Is Coming to Stories Rule Press
Something ambitious is taking shape behind the scenes at Stories Rule Press. Four authors. Four carefully chosen books. One extraordinary collector’s edition project designed for readers who love beautiful books as much as unforgettable stories. We’re not revealing everything just yet—but this is one announcement you won’t want to miss.
The Fire Before Summer: Beltane in History and Fantasy
Beltane, the ancient Celtic fire festival marking the beginning of summer, once stood as a powerful turning point in the year—a night of bonfires, fertility rites, and thinning veils between worlds. Though largely forgotten today outside neo-pagan circles, Beltane still echoes through Celtic-inspired fantasy, where it often serves as a moment of magic, transformation, and looming consequence. In this post, we explore the origins of Beltane, how it was celebrated, and why it continues to shape modern fantasy storytelling—including its pivotal role in The Rivers Ran Red and other Celtic-influenced works.