Author: Morgan Hazelwood

Morgan Hazelwood (she/her) is a fantasy novelist who blogs and vlogs writing tips and writerly musings. She likes taking pictures of the sky, reading a good book, and ambiverting from her living room. She's also a voice for the fairy-tale audio drama: Anansi Storytime and its sister podcast: Legendsmith. She's been known to procrasti-clean her whole house and alphabetize other people's bookshelves.
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Week In Review: May 27th, 2023

As always, Morgan was a busy bee ALL WEEK LONG!

Sharing tips on writing for anthologies, talking about creating a moral universe, and writing tips from this week’s author spotlight guest Aaron Rosenberg.

Plus, check out my upcoming events!

Con Prep: All the Things!

This year’s Balticon — a four-day celebration of all things science fiction and fantasy — is almost upon us. And, surprising no one who’s ever met me, I might be a little overcommitted. But only because I like to hedge my words. I am completely overcommitted.

I’m prepping: personally, as a writer, as a panelist, and as a staff member. It’s maybe a little too much?

How are you at accepting your limits?

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Week In Review: May 20th, 2023

Morgan is in full-out con prep mode, but that didn’t mean she wasn’t making fresh content.

Sharing tips on writing fantasy economics, talking about the place for fairytales in this modern world, and writing tips from this week’s author spotlight guest Christine Norris.

There’s A Reason You’re Afraid of the Dark (A RavenCon 2023 panel)

Faerie tales used to terrify and in so doing, teach valuable lessons in how not to die. One could argue that they are the original horror stories. Everything in Grimms’ Fairy Tales is particularly… grim. Over the years though, many of these nightmarish creatures became cute and cuddly (or sexy—looking at you, Shape of Water). Have these myths become permanently nerfed or is there hope they can maintain their dark allure?

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Author Spotlight: Christine Norris

Today’s Author Spotlight guest is Christine Norris, a YA/Middle Grade fantasy author who has a deep affection for mythology and fairy tales, masquerading as a school librarian !

She’s sharing writing tips and more!

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Week In Review: May 13th, 2023

As always, Morgan was a busy bee ALL WEEK LONG!

Sharing tips on writing for anthologies, talking about creating a moral universe, and writing tips from this week’s author spotlight guest Aaron Rosenberg.

Plus, check out my upcoming events!

Creating a Political and Moral Universe (A RavenCon 2023 Panel)

The ingredients of universe-building are morality, science, politics, art, and religion. The interplay of these creates a moral and political universe. Each ingredient packs its own punch, and getting the ratios right means you won’t have an overcooked souffle of a universe.

When you mix morals, ethics, and emotional fears, you get an array of Batman characters. Which match to what world viewpoints?