Vote Now for Fantasy-Faction’s Best SFF Books of 2021
Jennie Ivins
It’s that time of year again! Time to vote on the best books of 2021! I decided to push this back, both because December is always crazy because of the…
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Dune (1984) directed by David Lynch
Toby Frost
Back in 1984, David Lynch made an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction classic Dune. It was a troubled production, and Lynch’s original version ran to three hours, which was…
Empire of Shadows by Alicia Wanstall-Burke – Cover Reveal
Today we are lucky enough to reveal the cover for the last book in Alicia Wanstall-Burke’s Coraidic Sagas: Empire of Shadows! But first the author herself would like to say…
You Are Writing Medieval Fantasy Wrong
Richard Marpole
*Disclaimer* This is not an academic essay. It’s a series of very shallow cuts that completely fails to delve into the complex histories it touches upon. It bounces around the…
SFF Authors of Hispanic Descent: An Incomplete List
Today begins Hispanic Heritage Month! It goes from September 15th to October 15th. And we are going to highlight some of the best SFF authors of Hispanic heritage! This is…
Autumn Deities
Kellie Doherty
As a writer, inspiration can come from anywhere, and researching your chosen subject can be a useful tool. When creating a new world, researching geographical maps and landmarks is a…
1st Annual Self-Published Science Fiction Contest – People’s Choice Cover Contest
The 1st Annual Self-Published Science Fiction Contest (SPSFC) People’s Choice Cover Contest is now live! Do you like judging books by their covers? If so go and check out the…
Mythological Creatures of Alaska: Fantasy Close to Home
Last year I wrote a blogpost about house spirits to keep you company, highlighting creatures from all kinds of regions and folklores. This time, I want to showcase fantasy creatures…
1st Annual Self-Published Science Fiction Contest – Introductions & Book List
Hello Factioners! We have an exciting announcement! This year we are one of the judging teams in the 1st Annual Self-Published Science Fiction Contest! If that sounds familiar then you…
Big List of Julia’s Favourite Women Writing SFF
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Some years back, I was prompted to look closely at my SFF shelves. Always preferring little to no romance, aside from very few exceptions, I found the ratio was quite…
Forging A Nightmare by Patricia A. Jackson – Cover Reveal
Today we’re really excited to reveal the cover of Forging A Nightmare by Patricia A. Jackson! A new urban fantasy, “with a black-led cast, this biblical, mythological retelling, is Rivers…
Spidertouch by Alex Thomson – Cover Reveal + Excerpt
Geoff Matthews
Today on Fantasy-Faction we are excited to reveal the cover for Alex Thomson’s Spidertouch from Angry Robot. Even better, we have an exclusive preview of Chapter One! But who is…