As a fantasy author, I believed I understood Arthurian fiction well. That belief shattered the moment I picked up Judith Tarr's Kingdom of the Grail from a little free library near my home. What I expected to be a light medieval adventure turned into a deep lesson on what Arthurian literature truly represents. This book reshaped how I write fantasy and exposed a widespread misunderstanding in the genre.

Every December, like clockwork, the discourse fires up again: "Christmas is actually pagan!" Someone's uncle shares a documentary. A friend posts about Saturnalia. Your social media feed erupts with claims about Sol Invictus and Yule logs. And honestly? I'm tired of it. Not because the conversation isn't worth having, but because we're asking the wrong questions entirely.

When I converted to Christianity, I didn't come from a the meadows of piety. I came out of the world of sports, art, entertainment, from a culture that fills it with the things that live on the edges: the grotesques, the goblins, the gargoyles. So imagine the whiplash when, newly baptized and hungry for beauty and the rich symbolic heritage of the faith, I dove into modern Christian fantasy... only to find that a lot of it has the texture of mass-produced white bread. Soft, c

From Pro Athlete to Desk Warrior: My Epic Fantasy Fitness Challenge. The holidays are where fitness routines go to die. That's why I created this 25-day Epic Fantasy Fitness Challenge. Each day brings a new quest inspired by elves, dragons, wizards, and warriors to keep you moving when you need it most. The Reward: Chronicle your journey with photos and complete all 25 days, and I'll send you ANY free ebook or audiobook from my collection.

Discover the top 12 must-give gifts this Christmas for the guy who lives in fantasy, curated by author Izaic Yorks. From the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for endless reading, to Spotify Premium for flexible audiobook listening, to durable Knightweave cloaks and hand-carved artisan pieces, this list blends practicality with imaginative flair. Dive into classic and indie fantasy reads like The Silverblade and the Magpie’s Blood and the latest releases from James Islington, Sanderso