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ARTICLE ARCHIVE

2026
  • Why No One Notices the Monsters: The Psychology of Urban Fantasy
2024
  • Dark Music for Dark Urban Fantasy
2023
  • Why We Need Urban Fantasy
  • Mike Carey’s Dark Urban Fantasy Work and Why You Should Check it Out
  • Unveiling the Dark Side of Heaven and Hell: The Bobby Dollar Series by Tad Williams
  • Dreaming Deeper: Unearthing Hidden Easter Eggs in Neil Gaiman’s Sandman Comics
  • Gods Among Us: How Ancient Deities Navigate the Modern World in Urban Fantasy
  • The Evolution of Dark Urban Fantasy: From Classic Horror to Modern Noir
  • 10 Multi-Season Urban Fantasy TV Shows to Binge-Watch Right Now
  • Dark Fantasy vs. Urban Fantasy: Unraveling the Intricacies of Two Distinct Genres
  • If 10 Urban Fantasy Creatures Did Dating Profiles: A Hilarious Peek Inside the Supernatural Dating Game
  • Neil Gaiman’s Sandman: Impact and Influence on Dark Urban Fantasy
  • The Laundry Files: Charles Stross’s Cult Urban Fantasy Series
  • Dark Urban Fantasy Vs Horror: Differences, Similarities, and Their Impact on Literature
  • From Muggle to Magical: An Irreverent Guide to Becoming the Urban Fantasy Hero You Were Always Meant to Be
  • The Felix Castor Series: A Cornerstone of Dark Urban Fantasy
  • From Gods to Grit: How Ancient Mythology Inspires Dark Urban Fantasy
  • Cabal and Nightbreed: Exploring Clive Barker’s Groundbreaking Contribution to Horror and Urban Fantasy
  • What Is Urban Fantasy? Exploring the Genre and Its Unique Appeal
  • When Dark Urban Fantasy Met Crime Fiction: A Match Made in Noir Heaven
  • Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim: A Bloodstained Love Letter to Dark Urban Fantasy Fans
  • Antiheroes: Exploring Dark Urban Fantasy’s Morally Ambiguous Characters
  • Lost Souls: Exploring the Dark, Sensual World of Poppy Z. Brite’s Urban Fantasy Classic
  • The Allure of Morally Ambiguous Characters in Dark Urban Fantasy
  • Unveiling the Shadows: A Comprehensive Guide to Dark Urban Fantasy
  • Top 10 Dark and Disturbing Urban Fantasy Novels That Will Keep You Up at Night
  • Navigating the World of Urban Fantasy: Tropes and Clichés to Watch For
  • John Constantine: Hellblazer – A Retrospective of the 90s Comic Runs and Their Impact on Urban Fantasy
  • Urban Fantasy Creatures and Beings: A Guide to the Magical Inhabitants of the Genre
  • Supernatural Detective Urban Fantasy: Sleuthing in a World of Magic and Mystery
  • Exploring the Dark Side of Urban Fantasy: Gripping Series for Mature Readers
  • INFERNUM – Out Now!
2022
  • Author Update December 2022
  • Author Update October 2022
  • N.P. Martin Author Interview
2021
  • Author Update November 2021
  • Author Update October 2021
  • Author Update September 2021
  • NEW RELEASE: DRAGON BLOOD – OUT NOW!
  • NEW RELEASE: DEATH CULT (DEADSON CONFIDENTIAL BOOK 2)
  • INFERNAL VENGEANCE AUDIOBOOK OUT NOW!
  • DEADSON CONFIDENTIAL OUT NOW!
  • DARK SOLSTICE Out Now – Northern Irish Urban Fantasy Horror!
2020
  • INFERNAL VENGEANCE Out Now!
  • BLACK MIRROR Out Now On Audiobook!
  • NEW RELEASE: HELL PATROL (ETHAN DRAKE BOOK 5)
  • Death Dealers Audiobook Out Now!
  • Black Mirror – New Release Out Now!
  • Blood Summoned Audiobook Out Now!
  • Blackstar: An Ethan Drake Prequel Novel – Out Now!
2019
  • Death Dealers Now On Release!
  • Infernal Justice Number One Bestseller!
2018
  • Wolf Moon: An Urban Fantasy Short Story
  • Pray For Hell: A Dark Fantasy Horror Short Story
  • I Need To Whisper It: A Dark Urban Fantasy Short Story
  • Is Meshuggah The Best Metal Band In The World?
  • The Portal: An Urban Fantasy Short Story
  • Modern Magic: A Complete Newcomers Guide To All Things Urban Fantasy
  • The Best Urban Fantasy Movies By Decade: 1950s-2010s
  • How Using Tarot Cards Can Help You Write Fiction
  • Clive Barker: An Appreciation Of His Visionary Writing And Art
2017
  • Urban Fantasy: 10 Tough Guy Urban Fantasy Series You Need To Read
2016
  • Self-Doubt Keeping You From Writing? Here’s How To Beat It
  • Writing Urban Fantasy To Market: The Truth
  • Why Systems Beat Goals Every Time When It Comes To Writing Success
  • How To Embrace Boredom So You Can Be More Creative
  • Write What You Know (And Also What You Don’t Know)
  • 3 Tips To Overcome The Resistance That Stops You From Writing
2015
  • On Failure And Taking Risks As A Writer
  • Interview With Shane Stadler (Author Of Exoskeleton)
  • Thoughts On Being A Writing Junky
  • Review: My Work Is Not Yet Done by Thomas Ligotti
  • Lead Generation And Email Marketing For Authors
  • Review: Exoskeleton II: Tympanum by Shane Stadler
  • 23 Kickass Quotes About Writing Every Writer Needs To Know
  • Review: Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig
  • You Will Succeed At Anything If You Have These Two Things
  • Marijuana: Does It Make You A Better Writer?
  • 4 Ways To Cut Through The Bullshit Of A Corporate Society And Connect With What Is Real
  • Why The Internet Might Be Changing Your Brain For The Worse
  • Warning: The Internet Sucks
  • H.R. Giger: A Visual Appreciation Of A Dark Master’s Work
  • Why Nile Are The Best Death Metal Band In The World
  • 4 Simple But Effective Ways To Give Yourself A Break And Achieve More
  • 4 Ways To Find Hope And Meaning In A Fucked Up World
  • Confessions Of An Ex-Conspiracy Theory Nut
  • Review: Exoskeleton by Shane Stadler
  • When Life Sucks… Kill Yourself! Or Just Do This One Thing Instead
  • Is There Any Real Value In Writing Down Your Ideas?
  • Be Who You Need To Be
  • The Best Way To Handle Criticism As A Writer
  • 5 Things That Help Me Stay Focused And Productive As A Writer
  • Top Non-Literary Influences #2: Bill Hicks
  • Top Non-Literary Influences #1: Iron Maiden
  • Encouraging Advice For Beginning Writers From Ira Glass
  • Lessons Learned About Writing Dark Fantasy And Horror From Five Classic Horror Movies
  • Fighting Fantasy: How Gamebooks Influenced My Fantasy Writing
  • Shades of Gray: The Allure of Morally Ambiguous Characters in Fiction
2014
  • Thoughts On Introversion And The Over-Celebration Of Extroversion
  • Why Perseverance Is The Ultimate Key To Writing Success (And How To Cultivate It)
  • How To Be Original In Your Writing
  • The Best Urban Fantasy TV Shows Ever
  • Your Subconcious Mind: A Brief Users Guide For Writers
  • Why I Chose To Write In The Urban Fantasy Genre
  • How To Tackle Writer’s Doubt And Double Your Productivity
  • The Secret To Being A More Productive Writer
  • How To Make Sure You Finish The First Draft Of Your Novel
  • 4 Absolute Requirements For Writing Mastery And Success
  • Give Your Writing More Impact By Defining Who You Are Writing For
  • How To Deal With Writers Burnout And Stress
  • 3 Ways To Improve Your Writing Before You Even Start
  • How To Write Your First Non-Fiction Book And Start Earning As An Indie Author Part 5: Titles And Descriptions
  • Why You Still Struggle To Be A Writer (And Why You’ll Eventually Succeed)
  • How To Tap More Of Your Potential As A Writer
  • How To Write Your First Non-Fiction Book And Get Started As An Indie Author Part 4: Creating Your Book Cover
  • How I Became A Professional Writer And How You Can To
  • The ONE Thing You Can Do To Take Your Writing To The Next Level
  • How To Write Your First Non-Fiction Book And Get Started As An Indie Author Part 3: Writing
  • How To Find Your True Writing Voice And Why You Need To
  • How To Write Your First Non-Fiction Book And Get Started As An Indie Author Part 2: Outlining
  • How To Write Your First Non-Fiction Book And Get Started As An Indie Author Part 1: Deciding What To Write About And Research
  • 3 Ways For Writers To Toughen Up And Kick Negativity’s Ass
  • 4 Steps To Becoming A Professional Writer
  • Story Structure: A Fiction Writer’s Best Friend
  • 3 Ways People Fail At Writing (And How To Make Sure YOU Succeed)
  • Pen Names In Self-Publishing: Good Idea Or Not?

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