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June 6, 2023
The Top 10 Best Urban Fantasy Series
(Note: Any list of the top 10 best urban fantasy series will be far from objective. That said, the following are among my top picks for the best UF novel series of all time. ~MDM)
Urban fantasy novels provide readers with a captivating blend of contemporary settings and fantastical elements. These stories often take place in bustling cities, where supernatural beings and magical occurrences coexist with the mundane. With their unique blend of magic, mystery, and adventure, urban fantasy novels h...
April 23, 2023
Felony Magic Sneak Peek!
(Enjoy this sneak peek of Felony Magic, Book 3 in the CERBERUS Paranormal Detective Series. The book drops on May 5th, so be sure to pre-order your copy at this link. ~M.D.M.)
There are two things Selma is renowned for: racing and the upper-middle class. It isn’t just the horses in Ratama Park that are known for their speed, though. As the great Steve Earle pointed out, the pristine conditions make for a great place to put a speed trap.
And I didn’t need any state troopers running checks on my ...
March 29, 2023
The Best Urban Fantasy Series Of All Time
Choosing the best urban fantasy series is a lot like choosing a good wine—which you choose depends on your mood and what you’ll be pairing it with that evening. Some nights you might be dining out and trying to choose the best wine to complement your meal, while other nights you just plan to zone out on the couch and get hammered.
Similarly, there are urban fantasy novel series for every mood and season. Some are more lighthearted and funny, while others are dark and gritty. This week you might...
March 23, 2023
The Difference Between Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy
Paranormal Romance vs. Urban Fantasy: What’s The Deal With These Two Subgenres of Fiction?Urban fantasy and paranormal romance are two popular genres of fiction that often get confused with each other. While both genres have supernatural elements, and both feature paranormal creatures, monsters, and races, there are some significant differences between the two. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between paranormal romance and urban fantasy.
What Is Urban Fantasy?Urban fantasy is a...
March 19, 2023
The Top 5 Urban Fantasy Authors in 2023
In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 5 urban fantasy authors in 2023. Urban fantasy is a genre of fiction that combines fantastical elements with contemporary, urban settings. It often involves magic, supernatural creatures, and otherworldly powers, set against a backdrop of modern cityscapes.
In recent years, the genre has become increasingly popular, with many talented authors bringing their own unique twists to the urban fantasy landscape. Let’s take a look at five authors who are pe...
January 31, 2023
All About The New Druidverse Paranormal Detective Series!
I’m a sucker for a good paranormal detective series. Give me a mix of cops and monsters, mystery and action, and I am going to be down all day long for that kind of fiction.
In the new Druidverse® urban fantasy law enforcement series, that’s exactly what we’re delivering. The first three books are being co-written with dark fantasy author D. William Landsborough. Over the last few months we’ve worked hard to give readers a series of short, tight novels with plenty of action, folklore, magic, and...
January 1, 2023
Your New Year’s Day Pep Talk For 2023
I’d like to talk to you about critics and detractors, and to do that I need to discuss my work for a few paragraphs. Please allow me the luxury of self-involvement for these few moments, as I promise this is going somewhere.
From a story perspective, Druid’s Gamble is probably one of the better books I’ve written. Despite being a long-ish urban fantasy novel, the plot moves along at a brisk pace and there’s plenty of action to keep the reader entertained.
Although the story contains a large cast...
December 18, 2022
Druid’s Gamble Drops Tomorrow on 12/19/2022!
My new urban fantasy novel, Druid’s Gamble, drops on Monday December 19th, 2022. Here’s a quick synopsis of the book:
When Loki tasks Colin with stealing the Apple of Discord from Eris, the druid assembles a crew of misfits and thieves to stage the biggest heist in supernatural history. Viva Las Vegas, baby!
So what else can I say about this novel?
It’s the fourth and final book in the Trickster Cycle urban fantasy series. If I had to describe it I’d say that Druid’s Gamble is a heist thriller,...
November 27, 2022
Amazon Algorithms, Online Advertising, And The Current State of Indie Publishing
I think the current state of indie publishing is, in many ways, reflected in this video essay:
While Bo Burnham’s comedy both intrigues and repulses me, the kid is definitely onto something when he says that the ubiquitous need to perform has become a generation’s prison.
Indie publishing is, in many ways, caught in the same trap. While Kindle Direct Publishing (and digital publishing in general) has created a tremendous financial opportunity for authors who are willing to play the game, it ha...
October 12, 2022
October 2022 Urban Fantasy Author Update
I just dropped two audiobook box sets on Audible. One includes all three Crowley novels, and another includes the first six novellas and short story collections.
You can check them out at the links below:
The Shadow Changeling Series Box Set
The Junkyard Druid Novellas Box Set
What I’m WatchingIf you’re a geek who loves the small screen, it’s a hell of a time to be alive. At this juncture it seems there are almost too many TV shows to choose from hitting the streaming services. ...
