There are ways to make money with short fiction. The most common is to sell your story to magazines or online journals. You can also sell your work directly to readers through websites, book clubs, and literary festivals. You can also give readings, teach workshops, and participate in writing contests. Whatever route you take, make sure to market your work effectively and track your earnings carefully to know what's working and what needs improvement.

The modern-day setting has its share of monsters. However, in the urban fantasy setting, these monsters take the form of the supernatural. Whether a ghost, vampire, werewolf or something equally frightening, it is up to the main character to find out what is happening and why. A good bit of this setting lies heavily in the horror realm, while some authors take it into the genre of romance.

The modern-day setting has its share of monsters. However, in the urban fantasy setting, these monsters take the form of the supernatural. Whether a ghost, vampire, werewolf or something equally frightening, it is up to the main character to find out what is happening and why. A good bit of this setting lies heavily in the horror realm, while some authors take it into the genre of romance.

Wynter is a half-elf torn by his dark and mysterious past and his love for the elf maiden Arianna. As their travels lead them through the twilight world of Aria, a prophecy speaks of challenging the gods. While evil, once asleep, will test his love for Arianna and the world he lives in. With every turn, their challenges grow dark, and hope seems to dim as the oceans and skies themselves threaten to overwhelm Wynter and Arianna. As the chains of darkness close quickly and traps are set, Wynter must prove that his love for Arianna is stronger than ever. With a global war on the horizon, and the elves retreating from the world, Wynter realizes the great balance has shifted, and good is close to becoming lost. With magic that hasn’t been seen for centuries and love that will test the power of the gods, Wynter enlists the aid of others and welcomes a prophecy that he was fated to lead.

As much as I love the urban fantasy/paranormal genre of books, they're overrun with vampires, werewolves, witches, and wizards. I love those, and some fantastic authors write about all those I listed. I wanted something different. Since my last name is Angel in Italian, I figured why not a protagonist who has angelic blood. Perhaps a Nephilim. I did have to take some creative license as it seems all the Nephilim appeared to be giants. I couldn't very well have an 8ft private investigator running around.

It took a lot of thought and balls to write this and even more to finally post this for the world to see. At times, I feel like any anxiety or depression I feel isn’t worth talking about or not worth it as I see others who have it worse. Tackling this part of me to ask or seek help is the hardest. Like most men, many of us see it as a sign of weakness and not one of strength.