🐉 Fighting Through SAD & Nostalgic Movie Nights | Author Diary, November 14, 2025 🎬📚 This week, I talk about writing through SAD, hitting 50k words on Churchill’s Dragons, finishing House of Cards, and revisiting classic movies with my son like Brewster’s Millions.

🐉 Midpoint Milestone for Churchill’s Dragons & New Release Incoming | Author Diary – November 7, 2025 📚✨ This week, I hit the midpoint of Churchill’s Dragons and started posting chapters on Patreon. Plus, Rising Storm (Ravenglass Throne Part Eight) launches Monday!

🐉 Churchill’s Dragons Progress, Audiobooks & Rest | Author Diary – November 1, 2025✍️🎧 This week, I hit 24k words on Churchill’s Dragons, prepped Punk’s Not Dead audiobook for final checks, and took a short AirBnB break with family to rest and manage early SAD symptoms.

The Children Who Didn’t Log Off – A Free Halloween Short Story by Jon Cronshaw Celebrate Halloween with a chilling new short story from Jon Cronshaw. The Children Who Didn’t Log Off is a dark speculative tale about technology, control, and what happens when the system won’t let go. Read it free on…

The Pumpkin in the Window – A Free Halloween Short Story by Jon Cronshaw Get into the Halloween spirit with The Pumpkin in the Window, a free psychological horror short story by Jon Cronshaw. Read it now on Patreon — the first of two free Halloween tales from the author of The Ravenglass…

Do you enjoy standalone fantasy movies, or do you prefer trilogies and sagas? #fantasyreaders

What’s a fantasy character whose redemption arc truly moved you? #fantasyreaders

Do you enjoy fantasy stories with the "rebellion against an empire" trope? #fantasyreaders

What’s a fantasy movie or show with a unique take on magic? #fantasyreaders

What’s a fantasy series with the best portrayal of friendship or found family? #fantasyreaders

Are grimdark worlds better when they feel grounded in history, or when they’re entirely fantastical? #fantasyreaders

What makes a perfect anti-hero in fantasy? Share your favourites. #fantasyreaders

What’s the best-written villain in fantasy, and what made them stand out? #fantasyreaders

🐉 Back to Fantasy: Edits, Dragons & Getting Back into the Flow | Author Diary – October 24, 2025 ✍️📚 This week, I returned to fantasy—working on edits for The Ravenglass Throne Parts 10 & 11, and prepping RAF Dragon Corps Book 2. Great to be back in these worlds!

How do you feel about anti-heroes as protagonists in fantasy? #fantasyreaders

Are stories with amoral or corrupt rulers more compelling than ones with idealistic leaders? #fantasyreaders

Do you think fantasy movies need large budgets to be successful? #fantasyreaders

Which sword and sorcery series has the best use of humour? #fantasyreaders

What’s a grimdark book or series that redefined the genre for you? #fantasyreaders

How do you feel about time travel or alternate timelines in fantasy? #fantasyreaders

Should grimdark stories always end in tragedy, or can they have meaningful resolutions? #fantasyreaders

How do you feel about the "ancient evil awakens" trope? #fantasyreaders

Should sword and sorcery lean into darker themes, or is there room for optimism? #fantasyreaders

What’s a fantasy movie or show with the most compelling worldbuilding? #fantasyreaders

Do you enjoy the "reluctant villain" trope, or does it feel forced? #fantasyreaders

Do you enjoy prequels or origin stories for sword and sorcery heroes? #fantasyreaders

How do you feel about heroic duos in sword and sorcery instead of lone protagonists? #fantasyreaders

What’s the most tired cliché in fantasy relationships? #fantasyreaders

Which fantasy film or series do you think has the most iconic hero? #fantasyreaders

Should grimdark fantasy reflect modern issues, or remain timeless? #fantasyreaders

Should authors avoid fantasy clichés entirely, or can they still serve a purpose? #fantasyreaders

What’s the most terrifying antagonist in fantasy, and what made them memorable? #fantasyreaders

What’s a fantasy movie or show that completely subverted your expectations? #fantasyreaders

Should creatures in fantasy always have a purpose, or can they simply add atmosphere? #fantasyreaders

What’s a fantasy novel where the setting felt like a character itself? #fantasyreaders

Which fantasy novel has the most striking opening line? #fantasyreaders

What’s a fantasy anime that every fan of the genre should watch? #fantasyreaders

Which fantasy trope do you think is the most overused? #fantasyreaders

How do you feel about the trend of gritty reboots of classic fantasy stories? #fantasyreaders

Do you enjoy clichés like "the mentor must die" to motivate the hero? #fantasyreaders

What’s the most unique way a fantasy world has handled death or the afterlife? #fantasyreaders

What’s a grimdark tale that left you questioning your own morals? #fantasyreaders

What’s your favourite magical duel or fight scene in a fantasy movie or show? #fantasyreaders

Do you enjoy the "ancient magical artefact" cliché, or is it overdone? #fantasyreaders

What’s the most unique character motivation you’ve seen in a fantasy story? #fantasyreaders

How do you feel about the cliché of every fantasy story having a "wise old sage"? #fantasyreaders

What’s a fantasy book where the "hero’s dark reflection" trope was impactful? #fantasyreaders

What’s the most unique spin on the "magical quest" trope you’ve read? #fantasyreaders

🍂 Low Energy, Project Juggling & Autumn Reflections | Author Diary – October 17, 2025 🧠📚 This week, I talk about early signs of SAD, working on thriller projects, planning my next fantasy book, and what’s coming soon to Patreon. Feeling the early autumn blues but pushing forward.

Are traditional medieval settings in fantasy still appealing, or do you prefer something different? #fantasyreaders