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The Lord of Change, Book #2 of The Human Gods is up for pre-order:

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Below you’ll find the first three chapters of The Lord of Change. I hope you enjoy.

– P. S. Hoffman

Chapter 1: The God Who Dreams

Eolh the Listener frowned at the noi...

Find your new favorite fantasy book: 2024 was incredible for the genre, bringing us unforgettable tales filled with magic, adventure, and unforgettable characters. Whether you’re a fan of epic quests, dark mysteries, or heartwarming stories of resilience, this list has something for every kind of fantasy lover.

Crime-fighting sorcerorsSweet and cozy romances that hit you right in the heartSprawling epics, undead assassins, magical books full of great power, and so much more…

Thes...

Looking for the best science fiction books of 2024? 

This year is packed! 

Galactic empires at warCozy found families who must perform daring heists Absurd satires of near-future class dynamics and wealth inequalityHard-hitting philosophical questions and futuristic warriors who fight for justiceRobots who question their purpose, sometimes with a great deal of violence, and so much more…

And don’t forget to check out these other lists:

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Looking for the best new Science Fiction books of 2023? 

Strap in: this list is packed with thrilling page-turners, mind-bending mysteries, and captivating characters who will whisk you away to far-ooff worlds. Did I mention sweet, heart-warming romance … in space? 

You’re about to find exciting new books from authors like Pierce Brown, literary masterpieces, and apocalyptic epics that will (strangely) give you hope for the future.

Featuring outstanding new space operas, burning-hot ro...

Writing a good novel requires dozens (or hundreds) of hours and authors need the right software to speed up the writing process. The best novel writing software will help you outline stories, create characters, and empower your writing process so you write better books, faster. 

How do you choose the right software for writing your novels? 

I’m not a software expert so I decided to ask someone who is. 

Katja Kaine, award-winning writer and creator of The Novel Factory, helped me answer ...

For most of my life, I’ve lived in a country with a proud and shameful history. Wonderful things still happen here, but it’s easy to remember the bad: most of us are in debt. New plagues of digital addictions and near-useless information (or worse) assault many of us, daily. Do not forget the growing disparity of wealth, spiraling mental health, and rising gun violence.

Is it sad that with those last two words alone, you immediately know what country I live in?

A clever man once wrote: 

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Last week, author and writing expert, K. M. Weiland, talked about one of my favorite subjects:

What does the daily routine of a full-time writer look like? 

I love discovering how successful authors structure their time. It lets you see their process and humanizes the work they do, and makes the writing professional feel more realistic. 

K. M. Weiland is a full-time author who, I suspect, generates most of her income from her website for helping authors. She also writes Historical fanta...

I scoffed when I read the first page. Is this simple language really what people want? How did a book written like this get 2000+ 5-star reviews and many more 4 stars?

The first chapter was nothing special—or so I thought. Simple words. No poetic descriptions. No painstakingly-crafted sentences designed to convey layers of meaning and subtext.

Even the first sentence was simple:  

“A dark shape scurried through the shadows ahead, disappearing under the belly of a rusted spaceship.”

Sta...

Don’t answer for me. Answer for yourself. 

If you want to grow as a writer, a moment of reflection can dramatically improve the hours you pour into your writing. Ask yourself this—how is my writing?—and you will find ways to conquer problems you’ve been ignoring, you will realize the depth of your achievements, and you will renew your writing momentum, which will spur you to finish your best work.

When I reflect, I ask myself:

What recent achievements, no matter how small, can I celebr...

Writing is an art, a craft, a tool for exploration, and many other things besides. Writing is a skill, too, and if you want to improve your skill as a writer, you need experience. You must work, think critically, and consistently command yourself to focus on your writing for extended sessions—which can be a struggle even for best-selling authors.

But the tree does bear fruit. There is a path that leads to your writing dreams, and you can walk it. You can write stories that are worthy of best-...