How accurate are mental health depictions in popular media? How does psychology connect with fantasy fiction? Check out this new podcast...

Got a great newsletter for everybody today. Earlier this week I dropped a video asking the question: what are addictions REALLY about?...

This week on, I'm exploring what is going on in our society that makes drugs so appealing to so many people. For Mental Health Mondays,...

Today I've got a fun video for you where I talk about the intersection between fictional narratives, even so-called "genre" fiction...

Hey gang, while you're waiting for King of the Forgotten Darkness to hit the shelves--only a few months left!--be sure to check out these...

All positive! The first two come from Netgalley, a website where books are reviewed by professionals. The first is from Melanie Allman:...

In stories and the in the psyche, we often sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others, thinking it will get us what we ourselves want...

Hey gang! Cool stuff for you this week. The first is a video on how storytelling and listening/watching stories actually seems to be...

Hey Imaginarians! This week I've got some cool stuff for you. First is a new video from the Imaginarium based on a question I received...

In this video, Aster and I discuss depicting trauma in storytelling and in "real life". Check it out here:

This is the first half of my podcast with Aster Jowell of the Wax Quill--a podcast about fiction writing tips! Aster had some great...

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What are vampires really about? Surprisingly, the image of the vampire reflects a very real part of human interaction! Check it out here:

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Check this video out to see what I think is the most important element in writing a magic system for your fantasy novel!

The fantasy genre has a double-edged power: it can depict real inner dynamics with great clarity and emotional force...but it can also be...

You've heard of individualism...but this is next level. Check it out:

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Is it really CULTURE that is causing the rising rates of depression across the Westernized world? Find out in today's Mental Health...

This week we're looking at a lesser known folktale, The White Snake. Find out the mystical core of this story...