Although, as readers, we tend to read what we like, there is some indication that the blending of genres is allowing us to explore other kinds of story. In 2026, this is indicated by the following staples and growing topics and themes. TRENDING GENRES Young Adult (YA)...
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Creative Edge Press Release -Nzondi
Hate On the Rocks - The newest single by music phenomenon and Bram Stoker Award winning author, Nzondi! I live the way I wanna live You live the way you wanna live I live beyond the past And you’re mad at the world that we didn’t last Well I heard you talkin’ to...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Defining Your Novel’s Genre
For author’s the definition of their fiction into a specific genre can be either simple, or difficult, depending on their choice of subject matter, or trope. You may write stories based on books you enjoy reading and therefore, have a good understanding of the reader...
Creative Edge Press Release – Love The Sinner by Mo Moshaty
Love The SinnerA thought-provoking examination of sin by theCo-founder of the Nyx Horror Collective,Mo Moshaty According to Dante, a sin is the misdirection of love the human will, or essentially, the direction of our beings. Love the Sinner is an examination of just...
Creative Edge – Sarah Budd – Press Release
Enter The Darkness Natural creepy horror at its finest by critically acclaimed horror author, Sarah Budd Released and published by Brigids Gate Press The book is available worldwide in paperback and e-format During the Spring Solstice, four people enter the caves...
Creative Edge Press Release – They Hide by Francesca Maria
They Hide Short Stories to Tell in The Dark Who are we if not for the monsters that we keep?They Hide: Short Stories to Tell in the Dark collects thirteen chilling tales that weave through the shadows, exploring the nature of fear, powerlessness, and control.- A...
Creative Edge Press Release – Ben Monroe
The Seething The episode of horror by critically acclaimed author, Ben Monroe Released and published by Brigids Gate Press The book is available worldwide in e-format Listed by Read by Dusk as one of the 60 most anticipated horror books of 2023 One by one, as people...
Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Food to Eat While Reading Your Favorite Genre.
Photo by Melike Benli on Pexels.com Quite often we snack while we read, our choice of snack varies with our personal taste, but it may also reflect the genre we are reading. Here is a list of suggested comparable foods for several genres. Romance - Red wine & dark...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Utilizing The Seasons Transition in our Writing
As we welcome autumn/fall with its brilliant colour metamorphosis across the landscape, we begin to think of cooler weather and a new space to write. We transition from writing on the deck, in a beach house, or a lakeside cabin to a cozier study or quiet room with a...
