Mythological Creatures of Oregon
Kellie Doherty
A while back I did an article on mythological beasts from my home state of Alaska. It was such a fun research project that I wanted to honor some of…
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Fantasy-Faction’s Top 50 SFF Books of 2022
Jennie Ivins
Hello Factioneers! Welcome to our best of list for 2022! We have an amazing group of books this year ranging from debuts to sequels, to ends of series. Doorstoppers to…
Let’s Make Fantasy Dwarves Interesting!
Richard Marpole
When people think fantasy, they think elves and dwarves (maybe orcs and goblins too). And they think of them in that order. Elves are beautiful, magical, and melancholy (or eerily…
Strange Cargo by Patrick Samphire – Cover Reveal
Today we are excited to reveal the cover for our own Patrick Samphire’s third book in his Mennik Thorn series, Strange Cargo! Here’s Patrick with a look back at how…
Open Dyslexia from BOTH Press – Dyslexic-Friendly Books for Adults Part Two!
Fantasy-Faction Staff Adventurer
Press Release from BOTH Press Following their successful Open Dyslexia Kickstarter in 2021, which led to publishing eight dyslexic friendly fiction titles, BOTH Press is launching their second Kickstarter Open…
Summertime Deities
In the Northern Hemisphere it’s finally summertime. Time to shake off the thick winter blanket and step into the warm sunshine. Walking outside, hiking up mountains, biking, camping. A whole…
The Pact by J. E. Hannaford – Cover Reveal
Today we are excited to reveal the cover for the final novel in J. E. Hannaford’s Black Hind’s Wake series, The Pact! Here is the author to tell you a…
The 8th Annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off – Introductions & Book List
It’s that time of year again Factioneers! In the north spring is coming to an end. In the south winter is on its way. And that means it is time…
Stormdancer: What Could Have Been – A Review and Breakdown
JC Kang
In April of last year, the Twitterverse erupted with charges of cultural appropriation in Jay Kristoff’s debut, Stormdancer. I took the accusations with a grain of salt, since the term…
J. T. Greathouse Interview – The Hand of the Sun King
Geoff Matthews
The Hand of the Sun King by J. T. Greathouse tells the story of one boy, growing to be a man, trapped between two worlds, struggling to please both, and…
Fantasy-Faction’s Top 50 SFF Books of 2021
Happy New Year fantasy fans! We made it through another one. Amazing, isn’t it? And yes, I know it’s February. But I think we need more pats on the back…
Richard’s 2021 SFF Media Round Up
It’s been another tumultuous year, but science fiction and fantasy books, games and shows have been there to get us through once again. Here’s a look back at my year…