Low Fantasy Subgenres
Marsha A. Moore
In my last article, I compared and contrasted two very popular low fantasy subgenres, urban fantasy and paranormal romance. In this article, I’ll continue with an overview of other major…
The Reaver by Richard Lee Byers
A. E. Marling
If you have d20’s on the brain then you’ll love The Reaver by Richard Lee Byers. This swords-and-sorcery adventure crosses through the Forgotten Realms, the destination of choice D&D campaigns.…
‘Writers of the Future’ to change format after 30 years
Overlord
In what can only be seen as a huge change of direction for The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future anthology, Volume 30 is set to include a short…
Unfettered – best anthology ever? – out now!
There have been some absolutely incredible anthologies released – and announced – lately that have been proving the theory that ‘fantasy and the short story can’t work in harmony together’…
The Shattered Crown by Richard Ford
Phil Norris
I suppose there comes a time if you review books – and find yourself on a publisher’s mailing list – when you will get sent a book that is either…
John Brown splits with Tor as way to finally publish Book 2
So, a few years ago I read a book called Servant of a Dark God by John D. Brown. I picked it up after it got a good review from…
Want to Write for Fantasy-Faction?
Hey guys, We’ve got a couple of staff positions just opened up for HUGE fantasy fans who love writing articles or have a knack for reviews. About Fantasy-Faction We were…
Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson
Karl Wolfenden
Ahhh, Memories of Ice, Book Three of The Malazan Book of the Fallen, what an enjoyable tropical holiday you are – that is if tropical holidays contained relentless waves of…
New Game of Thrones Covers (UK)
The UK’s largest bookstore chain revealed this week that they have decided to give George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series a brand new look. The brief…
Archetypes vs Stereotypes
Aaron Miles
What is the difference between a great character and a placeholder? Why is one warrior or wizard better than the other? They might serve exactly the same purpose in the…
Brian Jacques: An Appreciation
Chloe Smith
Brian Jacques died on February 5, 2011. He was 71, and he leaves behind him the legacy of a full and successful career: 39 published books, including 21 in his…
The Banner Saga RPG
CptNemo
The Banner Saga is an epic role-playing game inspired by Viking legend. Hand-painted landscapes portray a world eerily suspended in perpetual twilight. Cities and towns begin to crumble into chaos.…