Dragons have long been symbols of greed, power, leadership, wisdom, and sometimes godhood, spanning multiple forms and cultures. As one...

One of the most exciting aspects of fantasy characters is their special abilities and how those powers affect the character’s personality...

We're continuing this month's Celtic theme by discussing a few of our favorite Irish and Scottish characters from books and TV! While we...

Let's not kid ourselves here: we're all suckers for a good villain, especially if they're darkly seductive as well as complex.

Knife wife (adj): A female character / love interest who carries a knife for attacking and/or defending. Stabby female characters have...

Last 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,...

We'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...

Happy New Year, everyone! After last year's impromptu hiatus and chaotic posting schedule, we're looking forward to getting back into the...

Introverts are an elusive bunch, sometimes even to other introverts. They're especially challenging characters for writers, because their...

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...