The Cognitive Realm

Shards and Shattering: The Cosmere's Biggest Mystery
May 15, 2026
What we don’t know is why, 10,000 years ago, the shards decided that Adonalsium needed to go. And we don’t know how the conflict between them is going to end.
Illustrations of a blonde robed woman, a dragon, a warrior in armor, and two youths with the text "Meet the Artists."
Mar 26, 2026
Hoid knows his stuff. And the artists who have brought his stories to life know theirs. If you're interested in owning this art for yourself, check out Hoid's Storybook Campaign on BackerKit until March 27th, then keep an eye out for their release on the Dragonsteel Store. 
Self-Made Gnome: Will Wight from Cradle to Kickstarter
Mar 09, 2026
The stories Will tells have become beloved for millions of readers. While it was his writing that won me over, our conversation took me from interested party to life-long fan. If Will Wight isn't already on your favorites shelf or your TBR, he's about to be.
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.