SLEEK New Covers for Robin Hobb’s Farseer Series
Overlord
So, last week we posted up the news that George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice & Fire series was to undergo a cover redesign here in the UK. The…
2014
Daniel Polansky Interview
Zachary A. Matzo
With the publication of She Who Waits in 2013, Daniel Polansky completed one of the most captivating debut trilogies to come along in years. Equal parts fantasy, noir and revenge,…
Another Godzilla Movie Trailer Released!
A few months ago I blogged about how excited I was that they are working on a new Godzilla movie. Yes, I know the most recent remake/reboot was pretty poor…
Brian McClellan reveals The Powder Mage book 3 Cover
Last month we were excited to see one of 2013’s most popular debutantes, Brian McClellan, release a Novella, Forsworn, to keep us occupied whilst we waited for the follow up…
Love in SFF – From True Love to BFFs
Leo Elijah Cristea
Romance in SFF is one of those things that people either love, hate, or are frankly indifferent about. I’m not one of those; I will eagerly admit that I love…
Fantasy Book Club – March 2014: Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
Lisa Taylor
For March, we were looking for books with a female protagonist. Our book club selected Seraphina by Rachel Hartman. I’ve seen some great reviews for this one, including on here…
Way of Kings Read Along (Chapters 1-3)
Hey there my WOK Readalongees, Firstly, I want to thank each and every one of you who has decided to commit and join me on this journey through one of…
Reaper’s Touch by Eleri Stone
Dan Hanks
I’m a big fan of romance. I believe in love at first sight, flowers, and date nights (even if it’s just an hour out of the house, simply to get…
Low Fantasy Subgenres
Marsha A. Moore
In my last article, I compared and contrasted two very popular low fantasy subgenres, urban fantasy and paranormal romance. In this article, I’ll continue with an overview of other major…
The Reaver by Richard Lee Byers
A. E. Marling
If you have d20’s on the brain then you’ll love The Reaver by Richard Lee Byers. This swords-and-sorcery adventure crosses through the Forgotten Realms, the destination of choice D&D campaigns.…
‘Writers of the Future’ to change format after 30 years
In what can only be seen as a huge change of direction for The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future anthology, Volume 30 is set to include a short…
Unfettered – best anthology ever? – out now!
There have been some absolutely incredible anthologies released – and announced – lately that have been proving the theory that ‘fantasy and the short story can’t work in harmony together’…