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Pierce Brown Unveils Red Rising Collectors' Edition at DSNX 2025
Dec 04, 2025
A sneak preview at Pierce’s next pet project: a Red Rising Collectors' Edition with new art and beautiful covers.
It’s Hard to Have a Dream: Tomi Adeyemi’s Journey of Perseverance and Magic
It’s Hard to Have a Dream: Tomi Adeyemi’s Journey of Perseverance and Magic
Aug 05, 2025
Team Dragonsteel caught up with Tomi Adeyami during C2E2 to talk about her legendary career.
The Modern Author: How to Market Your Book in 2025
The Modern Author: How to Market Your Book in 2025
Jan 30, 2025
The most successful authors today are strategic marketers of their work. This might sound daunting,...
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Robin Hobb's Writing Advice: 3 Tips for Crafting Your Villian
Dec 19, 2024
Get insights from Robin Hobb, acclaimed author of The Realm of the Elderlings series, on how to write a villain. Click here to learn more about her process.
How to Write Compelling Characters: Insights from Robin Hobb, Brian McClellan, and Fonda Lee
How to Write Compelling Characters: Insights from Robin Hobb, Brian McClellan, and Fonda Lee
Dec 07, 2024
Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 is shaping up to be my favorite year yet. The sheer amount...
The Languages of the Cosmere
The Languages of the Cosmere
Dec 06, 2024
Welcome back to our coverage of Dragonsteel Nexus 2024! Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure...