Tag: Blog
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The 4 Categories of Fantasy: Applying Some Ideas From RHETORICS OF FANTASY by Farah Mendlesohn
There are many more or less recognised subgenres to fantasy. On the bookshelves of Waterstones, steampunk jostles alongside urban and high fantasy. On social media people ... -
SPFBO 5: Introducing Round One!
The fifth Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) officially begins today! Read all about its origins here, keep track of phase one here, and continue reading for a ... -
To Self-Publish Or Not To Self-Publish (Guest Post by R.S. Ford)
Being a writer is a tough, competitive business. Even when you’ve ‘made it’ you haven’t necessarily made it. Many authors are consigned to mid-list hell for ... -
The Martian (Book and Film Review)
As a six-year-old primary school pupil in 1970 I remember the strange assembly where the headmaster led us all, as a school, in praying for the ... -
Ask the Wizard – The January Blues
Good morrow to you kindly folk, that walk such feeble mortal lives. I come amongst you as a god, my words wrought in lightning upon these ... -
5 Books that Influenced my Writing (Guest Post by Rod Duncan)
Rod Duncan worked in scientific research and computing before settling in Leicester to be a writer. His first novel, Backlash, was short-listed for the John Creasey ... -
Author Spotlight – Matt Gilbert
Matt Gilbert, in addition to being a fiction author, is a professional video game developer; a veteran; a columnist for his local newspaper; and the father ... -
50 Most Anticipated SFF Books of 2019
2019 looks to be another incredible year for new releases. This list was curated by our contributors, and features diverse authors, self-published titles, long-anticipated sequels from ... -
Ask the Wizard – Cull the Chris Mass
Hearken ye fools, knaves and wanderers upon these lightning-bound shores, for I have returned to thee once more with wisdom without measure and a rash that ... -
Ask the Wizard – The Frogman Brief
For creatures that live such pitifully short lives, isn’t it a wonder that the hours and days between my missives stretch like strange aeons? By my ...
