Tag: books

• 51 Indie Epic Fantasy Books Published in 2021

  We’ve moved on to a new year and everyone is anticipating all the new releases, but a bunch of Independently published fantasy was released last year, so I thought I’d highlight a few to add to your TBR.

  Alyssa Flynn

  January 5, 2022

  Fun Stuff

  books, fantasy, fantasy books, high fantasy, indie publishing, reading, sff

• A Look Back at 2021

  Another year over and another is just beginning. But I’m going to take a moment to look back at everything I did (and didn’t) accomplish in 2021.

  Alyssa Flynn

  December 31, 2021

  Fun Stuff

  2021, 2021 goals, blog stats, Blogging, blogging goals, books, gaming, reading, reading goals, reading stats, video games, Writing, writing goals, writing life

• Preptober 2021!

  It’s the official month of NaNoWriMo prep! I’ve got a bunch of resources here to help you get you started and a bit of an update on how I’m going to be approaching NaNoWriMo this year!

  Alyssa Flynn

  October 6, 2021

  NaNoWriMo, Resources

  books, drafting, my writing, nano prep, nano tips, nano2021, NaNoWriMo, nanowrimo resources, nanowrimo tips, notion, notion template, outlining, preptober, Productivity, workbook, worksheet, Writing, writing challenge, writing life, writing resources, writing tips, writing tools

• 66 Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels Coming Out in 2021

  

  Here is a massive list of 66 adult science fiction and fantasy novels releasing in 2021!

  Alyssa Flynn

  January 22, 2021

  Fun Stuff

  2021, 2021 releases, books, diverse sff, fantasy books, indie publishing, publishing, reading, science fiction, sff, upcoming books

• A Look Back at 2020 (Stats, Recaps & Things Learned)

  

  A year for the history books has finally come to an end, but I’m going to take a little look back to see what I’ve done and what I’ve learned throughout the craziest year of my life.

  Alyssa Flynn

  January 2, 2021

  Fun Stuff

  2020, 2020-goals, blog stats, Blogging, books, gaming, reading, reading goals, stats, video games, Writing, writing life

• A Game of Words: Reviewing Books as an Author

  

  It’s traditionally a faux pas to harshly review the books of fellow authors in your genre, and I felt like discussing why that might not be a great idea.

  Alyssa Flynn

  August 5, 2020

  Discussion

  author life, book blog, book chat, book review, books, critique, Discussion, goodreads, indie publishing, literature, publishing, reading, social media, traditional publishing, Writing

• 24 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books by Black Authors to Add to Your TBR

  There is so much amazing fantasy and sci-fi by Black authors out there that doesn’t get enough attention. So, I’m hoping to help out where I can, and share 24 books from Black authors you might not have heard of, but that you should definitely add to your TBR.

  Alyssa Flynn

  June 10, 2020

  Fun Stuff

  black authors, black lives matter, books, diverse sff, fantasy books, reading, science fiction, tbr

• First Impressions: A Look at the Opening Lines of Popular Fantasy Novels

  The first line is important, so I’m taking a look at the opening lines for twenty-five of the most popular fantasy novels.

  Alyssa Flynn

  May 15, 2020

  Discussion, Fun Stuff

  asoiaf, books, earthsea, epic fantasy, fantasy books, fantasy novel, harry potter, high fantasy, lotr, opening lines, reading, sff, storytelling, wheel of time, Writing, writing tips

• 10 Books on My TBR I’m too Intimidated to Read

  

  Sometimes a book carries with it a hefty expectation/reputation. And that can make a girl nervous, you know?

  Alyssa Flynn

  May 8, 2020

  Fun Stuff

  books, list, reading, tbr

• 23 Geeky Ideas to Get You Through Self-Isolation

  A lot of us are dealing with a lot of anxiety and too much spare time, so hopefully some of the things on this list will keep you entertained.

  Alyssa Flynn

  April 6, 2020

  Fun Stuff

  books, DIY, geeky stuff, journaling, list, movies, self-care, self-isolation, things to do, video games