Two years ago, we started a little blog to share about our big passion for science fiction and fantasy lit. This is our 57th post (we know, we wish it were a round number too). We’ve had a blast writing … Continue reading 2 Year Anniversary of Conquer Books
In the future, you can be anyone with Anyone. Gabby White has been searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, but when an experiment goes wrong, she could have found humanity’s next great leap forward–The Flash. The Flash allows any … Continue reading Anyone by Charles Soule Book Review
2019 is almost over and it was a good year for books. Not only did some epic debuts come out (Gideon the Ninth), there were short story collections (Exhalation and Out of Water) and a whole list of much anticipated … Continue reading Rebecca’s 2019 Reading List
We’re sharing our favorite writing books, websites, and resources. They’ve made us better writers and we believe they can help you too. Where are you in your writing journey? What do you need help with? Continue reading Top Writing Resources
This November on the Conquer Books blog, we’re focusing on the art of writing. Twitter is one of those things that can strengthen your writing career, connect you to an agent, and build a following. Alternatively, you can spend a … Continue reading Best Writing Tweets of 2019
Wisconsin writers, 2020 is your year to shine. Get started with this calendar of writing contests, retreats, conferences, and conventions in Wisconsin. If you have an event you’d like us to list, please Contact us or comment below. January-March RETREAT: The Weekend … Continue reading WI Writing Events in 2020
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We are so excited to announce we’re hosting a brand new science fiction and fantasy convention in Appleton. Conquer Con will be hosted at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center on Saturday, September 19, 2020. There will be games There will … Continue reading Conquer Con 2020 – Appleton’s SFF Con
Gideon Nav has spent her entire life trying to escape the Ninth House, only to be foiled time and time again by Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and powerful necromancer. A swordswoman herself, Gideon is a formidable … Continue reading Gideon the Ninth // Review
The illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released October 8, 2019, and I was at my local bookstore with bells on the morning they became available. The illustrations by Jim Kay are beautiful, but because … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Get the Illustrated Harry Potters (and 3 Not to)
Halloween is here, you need a costume, and you’re looking for unique and easy. Character costumes are the way to go. Dressing up like your favorite character is the perfect way to meet others at Halloween parties who share your … Continue reading Easy Book Character Halloween Costumes
