The Cognitive Realm

Self-Made Gnome: Will Wight from Cradle to Kickstarter
March 9, 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.
The cover image for "Hoid's Storybook Collection" live on BackerKit. Depicts Hoid and Shallan meeting in a garden.
March 3, 2026
At this point, the members of Team Dragonsteel are crowdfunding veterans, and many of our devoted readers are too. But each campaign has its own unique features, and we want to make sure you’re up to speed on the details as we go live today with Hoid’s Storybook Collection. This article aims to answer any questions you may have about Dragonsteel’s latest campaign on BackerKit. 
The book cover for "The ChasmFriends Get A Pet."
March 2, 2026
The ChasmFriends made their debut at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 and promptly captured the hearts of everyone who met them—and now, as part of Hoid's Storybook Collection, they're ready for their close-up.
The cover for The Dog and The Dragon, words by Brandon Sanderson and art by Howard Lyon. Art depicts a dog watching a dragon in flight.
March 2, 2026
In the fourth book of the Stormlight Archive, Kaladin was assaulted by his enemies, trapped in a bleak dream where all the world hates him. As he struggled with visions of those he felt he had failed and the weight of moving forward became almost too much, Wit found him trapped in this illusion and offers an illusion of his own: the story of a dog who wanted to become a dragon. “Hint: that’s impossible. A dog can’t become a dragon.” While the dog’s quest may be destined for failure, he might just become a hero along the way.
Introducing: Wandersail from Hoid's Storybook Collection
February 19, 2026
Who is Hoid? I think if you asked him, he would tell you that he is a storyteller. That’s just the way it went down in The Way of Kings, when Kaladin chanced upon Hoid on a stormless night on the Shattered Plains.
The cover of The Girl Who Looked Up, a picture book by Brandon Sanderson.
February 13, 2026
The Girl Who Looked Up asks what happens when someone dares to question what they've always been told. It's a story about walls, and what it costs to cross them. Over the next four weeks, we'll be exploring the other stories in Hoid's Storybook Collection the same way.