Why Do We Love Elemental Fantasy?
Richard Marpole
Earth, air, fire, and water. Primal forces that make up the world and power magic. Why are they such a popular motif in fantasy fiction? Firstly, the theory of the…
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Fantasy-Faction’s Top 50 SFF Books of 2023
Jennie Ivins
Hello Factioneers! Welcome to our best of list for 2023! We have an amazing group of books this year ranging from debuts to sequels, to ends of series, and even…
Vote Now for Fantasy-Faction’s Best SFF Books of 2023!
It’s that time of year again! Time to vote on the best books of 2023! You have until January 31, 2023 to cast your vote, either here in the comments…
Kraken Rider Z by David Estes and Dyrk Ashton – Available Now!
Hello Factioneers! Today we would like to congratulate our friends David Estes and Dyrk Ashton on the launch of their new book: Kraken Rider Z!
A List of LGBTQIA+ SFF Authors for Pride
June is Pride Month! And we at Fantasy-Faction are celebrating our favorite LGBTQIA+ authors in SFF! I’ve grouped them by genre, and we hope you can find your next favorite…
Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #9 – Cover Contest
On top of getting to read a ton of amazing self-published work, every year the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) has a cover contest. Each team picks their favorite three covers…
The 9th 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…
On Building a World
Kellie Doherty
Worldbuilding is a step that every writer has to do, no matter what genre they’re writing in. You get the wonderful opportunity to build the setting your characters are going…
Mythological Creatures of Oregon
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…
Fantasy-Faction’s Top 50 SFF Books of 2022
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!
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…