Matthew McCreary

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Senior Editor at Open Road Integrated News

Not a Yankee fan.

Articles

How I Would Edit The Stormlight Archive Book 5, 'Wind and Truth'

1 month ago | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

Note: This article does include spoilers. Wind and Truth, the fifth book in Brandon Sanderson’s epic Stormlight Archive, doesn’t need fixing. It’s an international bestseller with 42,887 five-star ratings on Goodreads at the time of this writing (4.45 stars overall). The entire series has been a high-wire act with seemingly endless points of view and pages, all of which come together for famously bombastic endings at just the right time.
How Brandon Sanderson Writes The Stormlight Archive So Stormin' Fast

Dec 2, 2024 | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

It’s been three years since Brandon Sanderson released The Rhythm of War, a massive tome in his epic Stormlight Archive, which means that readers are due for a new book any day now. Sanderson has a reputation for churning out novels at a remarkable and predictable rate, and sure enough, Wind and Truth is set to hit bookshelves within the week (December 6, to be exact). As the capstone of a five-book journey, Wind and Truth has a lot to live up to, and it clocks in at a whopping 1,344 pages.
Why It Takes So Long to Write 'The Winds of Winter' and 'The Doors of Stone'

Oct 2, 2024 | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

Every fan of speculative fiction—especially epic fantasy—knows about the high-profile, bestselling, and long-awaited series that have been crying out for a sequel. It’s been 13 years since readers saw the latest installment of Patrick Rothfuss’s The Kingkiller Chronicle (The Wise Man’s Fear) and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire (A Dance with Dragons).
Read Chapter 1 of 'Breakout (New Avengers)' by Alisa Kwitney

Sep 10, 2024 | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

The Raft is a super-prison in New York City's East River, and Clint Barton, better known as Hawkeye, is entrusted to keep the prisoners contained. But when Black Widow becomes the Raft's newest inmate, trouble ensues. A mass breakout leads to a team-up of the previously disbanded Avengers. This time, however, the world needs a new team.
Celebrating 50 Years of

Aug 20, 2024 | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

In the science fiction classic The Forever War, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Joe Haldeman draws from searing personal experience to write about a senseless, galactic war. Based on Haldeman's history as a combat engineer in the Vietnam War, The Forever War tells the story of physics student William Mandella as he's conscripted into service for the United Nations Exploratory Force. Mankind takes to space to fight against an alien force known as the Taurans—why, exactly, it's hard to say.
9 Tips to Retire Happy With a $500,000 Nest Egg

Jul 10, 2024 | wealthinsidermag.com | Matthew McCreary

A half-million bucks. Sounds like a lot, and it is. Unless, that is, you’re planning on living another 30 years with only Social Security as income. The average Social Security monthly benefit is only around $1,800. You may survive, but will you thrive? If you’ve managed to put aside $500,000 to supplement that income, congratulations. But you’ve probably realized by now that even that may not be enough.
A Beginner's Guide and Episode List for X-Men '97 on Disney+

Apr 30, 2024 | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

At long last, an animated version of the X-Men has returned to TV. (And don't worry: The incredible theme song is back, too.)If you grew up in the ‘80s or ’90s, you might already be familiar with X-Men: The Animated Series. Released on Fox and directed by Larry Houston, the animated series ran for five seasons and 76 episodes from October 31, 1992 until September 20, 1997.
7 Magical and Alternate Versions of London in Fantasy Books

Jan 22, 2024 | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

When you think about the secret entry to Diagon Alley or Aziraphale’s bookshop, there’s no denying that London holds a special place in fantasy. Tales of Arthurian legends mingle with the history of a once-sprawling empire and the courtly intrigue of the crown. Whether you’re looking for a modern take, something more dated, or perhaps something in an alternate universe altogether, these seven books deliver all the delicious goodness you could ever want from a magical trip to London.
Divisive, Challenging Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books That Only Real Fans Will Love

Aug 16, 2023 | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

Some science fiction and fantasy books are built for mainstream success. Whether you’re considering YA dystopian stories like The Hunger Games or The Maze Runner, chosen-one novels like Harry Potter or Shadow & Bone, it’s not hard to find the appeal. Epic fantasy has its place with hits like A Song of Ice and Fire or The Lord of the Rings. Doubtless, the television and movie adaptations that come along with stories like these help to popularize them further.
7 Amazing Quartets and Tetralogies in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Aug 9, 2023 | theportalist.com | Matthew McCreary

Trilogies are all the rage in science fiction and especially fantasy, but sometimes you just need more time with a world, a character, or a storyline. That's where tetralogies come in. A tetralogy, which is sometimes called a quartet, refers to a four-book series. Some of these series revolve around a particular setting. Others follow their main character from the beginning all the way to the thrilling end.