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How a Change of Scenery Can Inspire You Out of a Writing Slump
Author of the futuristic fantasy series The Haven Chronicles, Fi Phillips shares her tips on
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How Shakespeare Invented Romantasy
When Karin J Robinson was researching her first novel, she noticed a few familiar things in a very
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British Fantasy Awards 2025: Shortlist Announced!
After a crowdsourced suggestion list for eligible works, and then a period of public voting, the
Classic Genre Films: Them!
Allen Ashley is training his eye on classic genre films, looking at not just the film but the
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Our Community’s Fave Uses of Folklore and Ritual in SFFH Properties
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Machine Vendetta by Alistair Reynolds
Prefect Tom Dreyfus works for Panoply, a small police force whose sole focus is maintaining the
The Prince without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara
Prince Ashoka Maura is the second son of Emperor Adil and differs from his father in every way. He
The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke
Though the title might suggest a narrative which leans heavily into low fantasy, the stories inside
The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart
Andrea Stewart’s debut, The Bone Shard Daughter, was one of the standout releases of 2020.
Shoestring Theory by Mariana Costa
In a cottage on the coast, Cyril waits for the world to end. The sky has turned black. His
The Escher Man by T.R. NapperÂ
Endel ‘Endgame’ Ebbinghaus is head of security for vicious Macau mob boss, Mister