The Cognitive Realm

Brandon Sanderson and The Eye of the World
Dec 19, 2025
BRANDON: Why should you read the Wheel of Time? Well, the Wheel of Time is excellently written. Robert Jordan’s mastery of prose is unparalleled in writing. I think he’s one of the best with viewpoint and with just descriptions that we have.The Wheel of Time feels kind of luxurious in its writing compared to a lot of contemporary sci-fi/fantasy. There’s just a feel to them that I really like that you might enjoy as well.
Matt Dinniman meets fans at DSNX25.
Dec 09, 2025
Dinniman presented on the last day of Nexus, a raucous celebration of Carl and Donut’s adventures and the very last panel of the convention. Maude Garrett hosted and drew together an onslaught of content and questions for Matt to confront. Matt brought backup, though. The audiobook narrator with a thousand voices, Jeff Hays, joined him on stage.
DSNX25: 20 Years Later, I Still Love Elantris
Dec 06, 2025
Elantris holds a special place in my fantasy pantheon. My affection for its characters and its world has only deepened as I’ve grown more immersed in the Cosmere they launched.
Tom Doherty and The Wheel of Time
Jun 16, 2025
Late one winter afternoon in 1989, Tom Doherty’s phone rang in his New York office. What followed is the call that changed modern fantasy forever.
Your Guide to Epic Fantasy
Oct 17, 2024
Welcome, fellow readers of words! This is The Cognitive Realm, where we explore the worlds...