Worldbuilding: It’s More Than a Pretty Map
Kameron Hurley
I know authors (and readers!) who hate fantasy worldbuilding. They hate it with a fiery passion. They even go so far as to hand wave whole settings, writing books that…
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European Dragons: From the North and East
Leo Elijah Cristea
Our final destination on our worldwide dragon journey is Europe. I know, I know—not very exciting, is it? But wait! Having looked specifically at Chinese dragons last time, it’s only…
The Fantasy Language Problem – Part Two
Django Wexler
This is part two of Django Wexler’s guest post on fantasy languages. You can read part one here. (Click or mouseover links for humorous footnotes.) The preceding section is not…
Fandom and Creativity
Fandom is a funny thing. It’s also a complex thing with practically a life of its own; an organic organism that has taken on a different meaning besides stereotypical lines…
The Fantasy Language Problem – Part One
(Click or mouseover links for humorous footnotes.) From the very beginning of the genre, one of the biggest problems fantasy authors have had to solve has been languages. It’s an…
Why I love The Kitschies
Overlord
I have to say that The Kitschies, presented by Kraken Rum, have become the awards list that I most look forward to. When it comes to the Gemmell Awards, Locus…
Snake-Sticks and Cheap Tricks: Magic versus Miracle
Brian Staveley
I think one could be forgiven for confusing magic and miracle. If presented with a list of remarkable achievements – walking on water, splitting the moon in half, turning sticks…
Fantastical Creatures of Greco-Roman Mythology: Ophiotaurus
Faith M. Boughan
Ah, monsters. Who doesn’t love a good, unique monster now and then? As great as it is to read about another dragon or giant spider, there’s something special about a…
Fantasy Movies & Games Encouraging Children To Read
We often see on the news or hear from public figures that children are spending too much time in front of screens playing computer games or watching television. Of course,…
How I Love Books and Why I Re-Read
Jo Walton
Many people read to improve themselves, or to learn things. I read because it’s usually the most fun I can have at any given moment. As to why I re-read,…
A Twist in the Fairy Tale
Victoria Hooper
I love fairy stories and folklore. I love the adventure and romance alongside the capacity for great darkness, the strange rules that don’t always quite make sense, the sense of…
Game of Thrones Season 4: Trailer
The trailer for season 4 of Game of Thrones is up and available to be enjoyed! The trailer begins with the deluded King Joffrey celebrating his recent marriage to Margaery…