First off, a big thank you to everybody who’s read Kill Them All so far and helped make the book launch a success. You guys are the best! ❤ Second, I’ve been hustling to promote the book, so ICYMI, here are a few guest posts I’ve done around the web: “The Appeal of Villain Protagonists,”Continue reading “Updates on The White Knight & Black Valentine Series”
Tag Archives: Supervillains
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)”
Kill Them All is Live!
Today’s the day! Kill Them All, the fourth and penultimate book in The White Knight and Black Valentine Series, has been released into the world. If you enjoy: villain protagonists roaring rampages of revenge fierce and classy older heroines strong mother/daughter relationships action scenes with a frenzy of superpowers Then you’ll probably like this book.Continue reading “Kill Them All is Live!”
Book Quotes from Superhero Fiction
Your average novel is around 70,000 words, and while I love every single one of them in favorite books, there’s no denying that some phrases are more quotable than others. A good quote makes you laugh or makes you think, and here are some of my favorites from the books in Heroes & Villains: AContinue reading “Book Quotes from Superhero Fiction”
5 Writing Lessons I Learned from Re-watching Batman: The Animated Series
I re-watched the first season of Batman: The Animated Series recently for the first time since I was in my tweens. (And boy, does that make me feel old.) I loved this show when I was a kid, but I don’t think I was really old enough to appreciate how brilliant it was. As anContinue reading “5 Writing Lessons I Learned from Re-watching Batman: The Animated Series”
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)”
Read the first chapter of Kill Them All
We’re less than two months away from the release date of Kill Them All! I like to call this novel a “supervillain revenge thriller,” so expect lots of superpowered action and a snarky first-person POV. I love writing Val, a glamorous, middle-aged, semi-retired supervillain who just wants to protect her family. Though loving her doesn’tContinue reading “Read the first chapter of Kill Them All”
8 Great Superhero Anthologies
I love a good anthology. Getting a dozen stories in one collection, discovering new authors, diving into new worlds—what’s not to like? Fans of superhero fiction are particularly lucky, because there are a lot of good superhero anthologies out there. In honor of the release of Heroes and Villains, the new boxed set that containsContinue reading “8 Great Superhero Anthologies”
Announcing the Heroes & Villains Boxed Set
UPDATE: This boxed set has expired. Click here to find my individual superhero novels, or follow my blog for monthly roundups of new superhero fiction. Like reading about superheroes? Well, how about ten superheroes for the price of one? I’m excited to announce that Hero Status is part of Heroes & Villains: A Superhero Collection.Continue reading “Announcing the Heroes & Villains Boxed Set”
Cover Reveal: Kill Them All
Do you like morally gray female protagonists? Enjoy a good old-fashioned revenge story? Then get out your To-Read List and add Kill Them All to the bottom, because I’ve got the book for you. The release date isn’t for a few more months, but I couldn’t keep the cover a secret any longer. It’s justContinue reading “Cover Reveal: Kill Them All”
Kristen Brand 