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
It’s the solstice, either the longest or shortest day of the year depending on your hemisphere.
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Conan: Cult of the Obsidian Moon by James Lovegrove
Still grieving for Bêlit, his pirate queen lover, Conan drinks to numbness. On one such occasion,
Sour Cherry by Natalia Theodoridou
I think one reason fairytale retellings feel so rich is because they give us such a resonant way to
Dragonfire Issue 3
Dragonfire is back for a third issue with more of everything. Readers looking for more content and
The Coven by Harper L Woods
The back cover pitches this as “…your next fantasy romance obsession”. That’s a strong
That Which Stands Outside by Mark Morris
There is a tradition of horror novels isolating a community or group of people and having nasty
A Crow Named Torment by Silas A. Bischoff
Torment was once a regular crow, carrying messages from the Baroness around The One City; secrets,