Sins of Empire by Brian McClellan
Richard Bray
Brian McClellan earned scores of new fantasy fans with the Powder Mage Trilogy. With Sins of Empire, the first book in his new Gods of Blood and Powder series, McClellan…
2017
Red Sister by Mark Lawrence
T. O. Munro
As a reviewer, Red Sister set me a challenge I have not had since The Girl with All the Gifts: the conundrum of capturing how it made me feel and…
Books That Made Us Cry: Kings of the Wyld
Michael Everest
*Disclaimer: This article contains significant spoilers for Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames. If you haven’t read it yet, go away, buy it, read it, and then, AND ONLY…
Blackwing by Ed McDonald – UK Cover Reveal
Overlord
I first heard that Ed McDonald had written a book through our Facebook Group. He happened to be a member and commented about having recently won a book contract. I…
New African Folklore Inspired Fantasy Snapped Up By Angry Robot Books
Some exciting news from the folk over at Angry Robot Books today! They’ve signed an author named Micah Yongo who has written a fantasy novel set in a world inspired…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Zachary A. Matzo
It isn’t often that you bring home a game that is a legitimate contender for the title of Greatest Game Ever Made. Games, like books, are so personal and subjective…
The Failed Novelist or Why Giving In Is Not The Same As Giving Up
Editor’s Note: The following piece is an impassioned response to a recent controversial article. Please be aware that it contains one or two instances of “colourful” language. Giving in isn’t…
Lost Boy by Christina Henry – Cover Reveal & Extract!
If you’ve been keeping up with the recent retellings of Alice in Wonderland by Christina Henry, you will surely be excited to hear that she is set to release a…
Tabletop Tuesday: Preparing a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign
Stephen Rhodes
Welcome to Tabletop Tuesday! Here at Fantasy-Faction, we’re passionate about all things fantasy, be it books, films, or video games. However, this new semi-regular feature aims to celebrate the classic…
Mark Lawrence Interview – Red Sister (2017)
Peter Tr
One could argue that the phrase, “Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself,” perfectly suits Mark Lawrence. I’m pretty sure no one in this community can say they…
Tough Travels: Beginnings
Laura M. Hughes
This is not an April Fools’ Day trick. Tough Travelling is back! At the start of every month, Fantasy-Faction will lead you (yes, YOU!) on a tour of the fantasy…
Sieges and Siegecraft – Part One: Attackers
Aaron Miles
Throughout the bloody pages of innumerable fantasy books there are countless examples of the siege in fiction. From epic wars that last for years to brutal assaults that are swift…