Scouting the Market: Is There Room for The Valkyries?
I analyzed nearly 600 book deals to see if The Valkyries could thrive in today’s market—and what the data taught me about publishing, doubt, and strategy.
May 2025
Fantasy Subgenres: Where The Valkyries Fits (and Doesn’t)
A breakdown of fantasy subgenres—what defines each one, how The Valkyries aligns, and where it doesn’t.
Scouting the Query Trenches: How I found 143 Agents to Query
Here’s how I researched and ranked 143 agents using QueryTracker, MSWL, and deal history—to query smarter, not harder.
Traditional vs Self-Publishing: The Path I Chose for The Valkyries
Traditional or self-published? There’s no easy answer. Here’s how I broke down both paths—and why I chose the path I did for The Valkyries.
Forging The Myth: Where The Valkyries Broke Tradition
From winged warriors to axe-wielding heroines—here’s how I honored Norse myth, and where I broke it, to forge The Valkyries.