KoriMay 235 minFavorite Dragons in MediaDragons have long been symbols of greed, power, leadership, wisdom, and sometimes godhood, spanning multiple forms and cultures. As one...
KoriMay 77 minFlamethrowers: Fire-Powered CharactersOne of the most exciting aspects of fantasy characters is their special abilities and how those powers affect the character’s personality...
KoriMar 123 minFavorite Celtic CharactersWe're continuing this month's Celtic theme by discussing a few of our favorite Irish and Scottish characters from books and TV! While we...
KoriFeb 163 minDeadly Dates: Our Villainous CrushesLet's not kid ourselves here: we're all suckers for a good villain, especially if they're darkly seductive as well as complex.
KoriFeb 115 minTop 5 Knife WivesKnife wife (adj): A female character / love interest who carries a knife for attacking and/or defending. Stabby female characters have...
KoriFeb 76 minOur Favorite Romance TropesLast week, we went over tropes that are a nope; this week, we’re talking tropes that are a go! While we normally don't reach for romance,...
JordanJan 244 minCringey YA Book MomentsWe've all had them: those moments that make us shut the book, stare blankly ahead, and ask ourselves what the hell we just read. Whether...
KoriJan 83 minCoffee, Book, & Candle's 2021 Year in BooksHappy New Year, everyone! After last year's impromptu hiatus and chaotic posting schedule, we're looking forward to getting back into the...
JordanJun 15, 20213 minHow to Write Introverted CharactersIntroverts are an elusive bunch, sometimes even to other introverts. They're especially challenging characters for writers, because their...
JordanJun 10, 20214 minFavorite Book Antiheroes (Part 1)What is it about antiheroes that sucks us in and makes us fiercely loyal to our fictional baddies? They are often self-focused and only...