Read My Books
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Stone Cold Blood
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Survival demands strength. But what happens when reality turns to stone cold terror? For readers craving a bleak, character-focused dark fantasy that explores the devastating weight of guilt and psychological torment in the vein of The Darkness That Comes Before, combined with the profound psychological toll and guilt-driven adventure of Aching God. The village wanted them gone. His
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The Great Leap
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Banished deep into the wilderness for a crime they didn’t commit, four desperate teenagers must discover their true potential to survive… and keep their blossoming supernatural abilities hidden from a cunning, deceptive enemy.
“Dan Hanly has a great writing style and I can’t wait to read more in this world…”
Kathryn M.
Review of The Great Leap on Amazon
Blog, Articles & Reviews
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Learn how to craft believable and immersive fantasy worlds with this comprehensive guide to geographical worldbuilding. Discover essential elements and rules for creating logical and consistent landscapes.
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Learn to build detailed environments, diverse cultures, and intricate magic systems. Explore tips on history, lore, and creature creation for captivating stories and games.
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Are books truly apolitical? Delve into the controversial debate surrounding the political nature of literature and why it matters.
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Unlock the secrets to writing a compelling short story or flash fiction that will leave your readers spellbound. In the realm of fantasy writing, where intricate worlds and epic sagas often unfold across countless pages, the art of crafting a captivating short story holds a unique allure. With a limited word count, every sentence, every…
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Conquer first draft fear! This guide explores why initial drafts are always rough and provides practical tips for embracing revision and transforming your writing from “meh” to “marvellous”.
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Fear. It’s a primal emotion that grips us all, from the bravest warrior to the meekest villager. As we approach halloween, I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to understand this emotion, and how it can influence us, both in terms of characters within a story, and within our real lives. So, to address…
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7 secrets to writing terrifyingly tense dark fantasy. Uncover the tools of tension, dread, suspense, and psychological horror. Leave your readers gasping for more…
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The most impactful fantasy stories are those that resonate with the human experience, even in their fantastical elements.
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As a fantasy author, I’m sometimes asked about the influences that shape my work. While Tolkien, Jordan and Sanderson certainly hold places of honor on my bookshelf, there’s another, perhaps unexpected, genre that whispers darkly in my ear: horror. Horrifying Fantasy For some, the pairing might seem jarring. Fantasy, with its sweeping epics and heroic…
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My mind isn’t broken, I have ADHD, it just works a little differently. My diagnosis has caused me to learn so much about myself, and I hope my advice can help you, in turn.
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