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…
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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
Jennie Ivins
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
Richard Marpole
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…
Vote Now for Fantasy-Faction’s Best SFF Books of 2021
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…
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
*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…