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Why 2026 is the year fantasy and sci-fi find their way back

For much of the past decade, the fantasy and science fiction genres have felt like battlegrounds rather than places of escape.

Jan 15 • M.S. Olney

Unconquered: Blood of Kings

Jan 14 • M.S. Olney

2026: Is the tide finally turning against the madness?

2026 has sure started with a bang hasn’t it?

Jan 10 • M.S. Olney

Star Core: Wild Space Chapter 29.

Jan 9 • M.S. Olney

A review of my 2025 book sales

As 2025 draws to a close, it feels like the right moment to pause and reflect on what the year looked like from a book sales perspective.

Jan 8 • M.S. Olney

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Why modern fiction is drowning in thinly veiled smut

Mar 8, 2025 • M.S. Olney

Why Do Woke Writers Fail to Understand Male Friendships?

Feb 27, 2025 • M.S. Olney

Exposing the true face of the Indie SFF 'Community'

Feb 4, 2025

Amazon has reminded us authors why it’s time to go wide

Mar 13, 2025 • M.S. Olney

Star Core: Wild Space

Star Core: Wild Space Chapter 29.

Jan 9 • M.S. Olney

Star Core: Wild Space Chapter 28.

Dec 19, 2025 • M.S. Olney

Star Core: Wild Space Chapter 27.

Dec 12, 2025 • M.S. Olney

Star Core: Wild Space Chapter 26.

Dec 5, 2025 • M.S. Olney

Star Core: Wild Space Chapter 25.

Nov 28, 2025 • M.S. Olney

Myths of Aldara: The Awakening Light

Oct 8, 2025 • M.S. Olney

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Sep 24, 2025 • M.S. Olney

A Shadow comes to Verdehold

Sep 17, 2025 • M.S. Olney

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