Month: June 2026
A British character is drinking coffee in your Edwardian novel? It’s not as unrealistic as you think.
Six things I wish I’d known before publishing my first book. If you’re writing your debut novel, you might find these tips useful.
Here is a list of books that combine the sci fi thriller with mystery and other sub-genres. The mystery genre is full of ways to seek the truth, and in many ways, so is science fiction. These books all fall under the speculative fiction umbrella but are mysteries. Read on to see what you should…
Below is a quick guide to the main differences between Gothic horror and horror, but scroll down to find a more in-depth overview of the genres. Feature Horror Gothic horror Main goal To shock, terrify or disgust the audience. To create an atmosphere of dread and unease. Too unsettle. Source of fear Overt physical threat…
Occult detective novels blend the traditional detective and mystery tropes with urban fantasy, dark fantasy and horror. Here is a list of occult detective novels and/or series to try. 1. The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. This is a series of supernatural mystery novels featuring occult detective Harry Dresden. Dresden is a wizard working as…
You can now get a brand new second edition of this science fiction mystery novel inspired by The Tempest! One part Solaris, one part today’s headlines. Oceanus was originally self-published in 2024. Now it’s getting a second edition! This new edition of my first science fiction novel is published with Tiny Worlds Publishing, and the…
Haunted house books to read if you’re OK with leaving the lights on at night.
