Wonder Woman has the power of the gods. Captain Marvel can punch a hole in a spaceship. The Scarlet Witch…can sometimes do magic, or probability manipulation, or telekinesis/telepathy. It’s confusing. In my current novel, I’m writing a main character who takes on magic and monsters with no powers of her own, so today, I wantContinue reading “9 Superheroines who don’t have Superpowers (and don’t need them)”
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5 Supernatural Superheroes who Deserve more Spotlight
October is finally here, and that means a month filled with jack o’ lanterns, witches, and ghosts. Although, to be honest, I don’t limit that spooky energy to October. I get my fix year-round by reading paranormal fiction. There’s something about things that go bump in the night that I just can’t get enough ofContinue reading “5 Supernatural Superheroes who Deserve more Spotlight”
The Black and Blue Blog Tour: Guest Post by Nancy O’Toole Meservier
Hey super-readers. I featured Nancy O’Toole Meservier’s debut superhero novel, Red and Black, when it came out last August. With the release of the sequel, Black and Blue, Nancy’s here with a guest post that I hope you enjoy. One of the possible topics Kristen gave me for this guest posts was to talk aboutContinue reading “The Black and Blue Blog Tour: Guest Post by Nancy O’Toole Meservier”
How to Write a Series of Superhero Fiction
I’ve made some mistakes. I’ve also written some pretty good stuff, in my totally-not-biased opinion. If nothing else, now that I’ve finished The White Knight & Black Valentine Series and am the author of five superhero novels, I’ve learned a lot. And, like the veteran superhero imparting her knowledge to her young sidekick, I’m hereContinue reading “How to Write a Series of Superhero Fiction”
Book Spotlight: The Vigilantes: Books 1 – 3 by Trish Heinrich
I forgot if I’ve raved about Serpent’s Sacrifice, the first book in the Vigilantes Series by Trish Heinrich, on this site before. (I really ought to write a proper review of it at some point.) If you bought the Heroes & Villains boxed set that Hero Status was a part of over the summer, itContinue reading “Book Spotlight: The Vigilantes: Books 1 – 3 by Trish Heinrich”
Book Spotlight: Red Wrath by Gerhard Gehrke
I’m always on the lookout for cool new superhero books, so when Gerhard Gehrke contacted me about his new novel, Red Wrath, I was super interested (pun intended). Then I heard the premise described as “What if the Punisher tried to take out Superman?” and immediately put it on my to-read list. A female protagonistContinue reading “Book Spotlight: Red Wrath by Gerhard Gehrke”
New Superhero Fiction (September 2018)
You’ve probably read Kill Them All by now. (And if you haven’t, then you should get on that.) As you’re waiting for Superhuman Disaster to come out and that cliffhanger to be resolved, here are some of the coolest-looking new superhero novels to keep you occupied. As usual, I haven’t read all of these booksContinue reading “New Superhero Fiction (September 2018)”
10 Female Supervillains (who are Cooler than most Heroes)
Superheroines can be powerful role models for girls. They show that women can be brave, smart, and control their own stories, which is an excellent lesson for both girls and boys. I can only imagine the impact movies like Wonder Woman and comics like Ms. Marvel and Moon Girl have on kids. Superheroes have alwaysContinue reading “10 Female Supervillains (who are Cooler than most Heroes)”
New Superhero Fiction (July 2018)
The last of this summer’s superhero blockbusters may have already hit theaters, but there are plenty more superhero novels ready to hit your tablet, phone, or e-reader. Here are some of coolest titles I came across in July. As usual, I haven’t read all of these books personally, so check out the samples and reviewsContinue reading “New Superhero Fiction (July 2018)”
New Superhero Fiction Releases (May 2018)
Hi again, super readers. This post took forever to put together, because there are so many awesome-sounding superhero novels that came out this month. And we’ve got a little bit of everything, whether you’re looking for dark or comedic tones, teenage or adult protagonists, romance or pure action. You know the drill by now: pleaseContinue reading “New Superhero Fiction Releases (May 2018)”
Kristen Brand 