Born and raised in North Carolina, Ava Kodah grew up writing her own stories as a way to find enchantment in the real world. Today, she writes stories that spotlight the wonders and glory she already knows to exist. She often gets lost in whimsical woods, starry skies, and storylines.
She created her blog to discuss everything about fantasy books and writing while she works on her epic fantasy debut novel. Follow her on Instagram @avakodah for writing updates and to see what she’s currently reading.
Blog posts usually fall between two categories: writing fantasy and essays. All writing fantasy posts have to do with the craft of speculative fiction storytelling. This includes lists and takeaways Ava has learned from some of her favorite books.
Anything in the essay category discusses individual books, trends, or concepts in the fantasy realm. When relevant, discussion angles come from a Christian worldview.
Ava enjoys reading adult fantasy novels, though the occasional middle-grade and YA book is sure to pique her interest from time to time.
Her favorite books:
