BrantwijnDec 22, 2017Starting Out with Fan-FictionGoblin Fires is a project that completely altered my perspective on "fan fiction". Before I realized the inspiration in this, I didn't...
BrantwijnNov 20, 201713 Fun Facts About Lotus PetalsWhether you've read Lotus Petals already, or are thinking of picking it up, here are 13 fun "insider" facts I think you'll really enjoy....
BrantwijnNov 19, 2017Why Are There So Many Vampires in Paranormal Romance?Aren't vampires 'played out' yet? There's been a rise in criticism for the vampire in romantic and young adult fiction lately, especially...
BrantwijnNov 19, 2017Strange PagesWhen Reviews StingIt is inevitable. No matter how skilled a writer you are, you are one day going to run into the dreaded Bad Review. A public bashing. The &q
BrantwijnNov 19, 2017From the Writing Desk of Brantwijn J. SerrahI'll start off by saying, my middle name doesn't actually start with J. In fact, this incarnation of me doesn't even have a midd
BrantwijnOct 30, 2017Lady Love StoriesThere is an unfortunate prevailing idea out there that lesbian erotica is only for lesbians, or for men looking for a literary version of...
BrantwijnOct 28, 2017Cocktail Hour with Rhiannon and AijynAijyn's Blush: 2 1/4 parts sake 3/4 part orange liqueur 3/4 part cranberry juice 1/4 part fresh lime juice 2 dashes orange bitters Pour...
BrantwijnOct 27, 2017The Origin of DemonsDemons in the world of Blood and Fire serve a central ruling authority: the Blood Circle Council. This Council is made up of five leaders, o
BrantwijnSep 16, 2017Research Highlight - The kimono as a spotlight on characterOne of my favorite parts about writing Lotus Petals was researching kimono. These cultural costumes, so famous for elaborate design and...
BrantwijnSep 16, 2017Paranormal - What is it?I love writing stories about the paranormal. Perhaps that comes from the fact that I also love reading them, and watching them, in film,...