Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard
Lucy Hounsom
This review contains spoilers for Red Queen. Read with caution if you have yet to finish the first book. I’m new to this series and tore through the first book,…
Interview with Paul Tassi
Overlord
I’ve been enjoying the blog posts of Paul Tassi – video games, technology, and Internet contributor at Forbes – for quite some time now. Simply put, his tastes are pretty…
When Does Magic Stop Being Magical?
Marc Turner
Many years ago, I did a bit of role-playing. I played various characters in that time, but my favourite one – and the one I advanced to the highest level…
The Copper Cat has a face
For many years, one of Fantasy-Faction’s most beloved authors, Jen Williams, has had her books stranded here on our little island. Despite us Brits raving about Jen’s sword & sorcery…
Interview with Clifford Beal
Hopefully you’ve seen yesterday’s review of The Guns of Ivrea by Clifford Beal. It’s a novel that features pirates, adventure and politics and throws in fantastical elements such as supernaturally…
The Guns of Ivrea by Clifford Beal
A few years ago I read and enjoyed Gideon’s Angel by Clifford Beal. It was a novel set in 17th Century England and was enhanced with light fantasy elements, most…
Plot Holes and How to Fix Them
Victoria Hooper
whWhatever kind of fantasy you’re writing, sooner or later you’re going to come up against the dreaded issue that can bring your whole book to a screeching halt. That is…
A Renewed Focus
Excuse the personal post here, if you don’t know me very well you probably want to skip it! 🙂 Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been a bit…
Sara Raasch Interview
Leo Elijah Cristea
Sara Raasch is the author of the New York Times Bestselling Snow Like Ashes trilogy. Whilst eagerly awaiting the third and final instalment of the trilogy, why not check out…
Monthly Short Story Winner: The Seven Tenets of Roguishness
Xiagan
Each month in our forum we run a short story contest. The winning stories are then posted here on our main site. If you are interested in entering our contest…
Richard A. Knaak Interview
Geoff Matthews
Who doesn’t know Richard A. Knaak? You know what, don’t answer. You all should. This is the author who has written more books than you realise, in more worlds that…
Getting Started In Scrivener
Adrian Faulkner
You’ve probably heard your fellow writers rave about the writing software, Scrivener. You may have even downloaded it and used a free trial. But if you are coming fresh to…