From the Hearth
Dispatches from the Hearth.
Notes on cozy fantasy, practical kindness, found family, book news, and the small routines that keep a softer life possible.
Small Magic for Ordinary Days
A gentle note on the small rituals, practical kindnesses, and everyday enchantments that make hard days feel survivable.
Building a Softer Kind of Fantasy World
A behind-the-scenes look at designing fantasy settings around hospitality, emotional safety, and communities that choose one another.
Chivalry & Chocolate is LIVE! š«š
Chivalry & Chocolate is officially live! Grab your copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or direct from us. A cozy fantasy about a knight, a chocolate-obsessed dragon, and the shop that changed everything.
Why Cozy Fantasy is the Perfect Valentineās Day Read
Valentineās Day is right around the corner, and if youāre anything like us, youāre already dreaming about the perfect way [ā¦]
Official Announcement: Chivalry & Chocolate, Coming March 17, 2026
Positopian Publishing is thrilled to announce Chivalry & Chocolate by M. J. Gillbright, a heartwarming cozy fantasy about a knight, a chocolate-obsessed dragon, and the courage to be truly known. Available March 17, 2026.
Why Cozy Fantasy Matters
We need to talk about something. For the past decade, the loudest voices in fantasy have belonged to grimdark. Stories [ā¦]
Meet the Baby Dragons of Our Story
If youāve been following our journey with Chivalry & Chocolate, youāve probably heard us talk about Etchling, our sassy, chocolate-obsessed, [ā¦]
The Art of Building a Cozy World
When we sat down to build the world of Chivalry & Chocolate, we started with a question that guided us [ā¦]
Meet Etchling: How We Created Our Favorite Chocolate-Loving Dragon
Behind every great cozy fantasy is a scene-stealing sidekick. Meet Etchling, the tiny truffle-thieving dragon from Chivalry & Chocolate, and the story of how this little creature stole our hearts before stealing everyone elseās.
5 Cozy Fantasy Books to Read While You Wait for Chivalry & Chocolate
5 Cozy Fantasy Books to Read While You Wait for Chivalry & Chocolate If you love stories where the biggest [ā¦]
10 Cozy Fantasy Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug
Looking for your next comfort read? Here are ten cozy fantasy novels that wrap you in warmth, wonder, and the kind of gentle magic that makes the world feel a little brighter.
Our Favorite Cozy Fantasy Authors You Should Be Reading in 2026
From orc baristas to magical librarians, these eight cozy fantasy authors are crafting the warmest, most wonderful stories in fiction right now. Hereās who to read and where to start.
The Magic of Low-Stakes Fantasy: When Kindness Saves the Day
Not every fantasy story needs a dark lord. Sometimes the bravest thing a character can do is open a chocolate shop, befriend a dragon, and choose kindness when the world makes it easy to choose otherwise.
Why Found Family Stories Matter Now More Than Ever
Found family is the beating heart of cozy fantasy. Hereās why stories about chosen families, unlikely friendships, and belonging resonate so deeply in a world that often feels disconnected.
From Theme Park Design to Cozy Fantasy: Our Creative Journey
From theme park design to cozy fantasy: how building worlds people want to visit became building worlds people want to read.
Why We Write Cozy Fantasy: The Story Behind Positopian Publishing
Weāre M.J. Gillbright, a husband-and-wife writing duo and theme park designers. Hereās the story of how we discovered cozy fantasy and built a publishing house around the belief that stories should make the world brighter.
What Is Cozy Fantasy? A Beginnerās Guide to the Coziest Genre in Fiction
Cozy fantasy is the genre that proves you donāt need a dark lord to tell a great story. Hereās everything you need to know about the warmest corner of the fantasy world.
What is Cozy Fantasy? A Guide to Your New Favorite Genre
What is cozy fantasy? Discover the warm, feel-good fantasy genre filled with found family, gentle magic, and comfort reads. Learn why readers everywhere are falling in love with cozy fantasy books.
Announcing Chivalry & Chocolate
A dragon makes the perfect shop assistant. The best chocolate in the realm might be about to change everything.