Author: Timothy Pike, editor-in-chief

How to create a fantasy world from scratch

An author who’s been enthralled with fantasy stories from a young age—and has also penned a series—gives us a crash

Even though it wasn’t easy, this writer overcame quite a few obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming a successful

Let’s take a peek back in history to find out how the portrayal of women in thriller novels has improved

by Nzondi Editor’s note: Because agents and publishers get so many submissions, they can’t invest much time in any one

by Timothy Pike When it comes to stories, San Diego–based author KC Grifant has never had a shortage of fantastical

A Letter from the Editor Welcome to another issue of Books & Buzz Magazine, readers and writers! If you’re an

This author uses a trip to her local coffee shop as an example of how to connect with your surroundings

People want shorter content and are willing to pay a premium for it, making the novella the perfect product in

This author cautions us about getting so wrapped up in “the rules” of writing that we freeze up and find

by Timothy Pike Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Edward Willett was a senior in high school when he wrote