A Flintlock Fantasy Revolution?
Eric Christensen
Whether you call it “flintlock fantasy”, “gunpowder fantasy,” or “magic and muskets,” fantasy seems to be once again growing beyond the classic “sword and sorcery” image. Now I may be…
The Chaotic Champion – Part Eight: Which Kind of Hero Are You?
Nyki Blatchley
So far in this series, I’ve been concentrating on describing, in the most straightforward way, the various categories of Chaotic Champion and how each works. As I said in the…
Adina West Interview
Dan Hanks
After last month’s review of the excellent urban/paranormal fantasy Dark Child, today we chat about the book and writing in general with fabulous Australian author, Adina West. Let’s get the…
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
A. E. Marling
For a fantastic exploration of The Other in the city of New York, read The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Two creatures of myth. One city at the…
The Doors Are Open – SFF Goes Mainstream
Leo Elijah Cristea
Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine that, sitting here in this cafe, I am likely the only person in the building who knows who Peter V. Brett is. Because surely that’s…
Kickstarter and Fantasy
Nicholas Schmiedicker
Fantasy is a genre that extends across mediums with artists of every ilk contributing and expanding it in their own ways to create a wonderful shared experience for the community.…
The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan
Lisa Taylor
The Rose and the Thorn is the second half of Riyria Chronicles, a duology prequel to the previously released Riyria Revelations, by Michael J. Sullivan. I loved Riyria Revelations, so…
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Joie
The second novel in a new YA trilogy by debut author Leigh Bardugo, Siege and Storm picks up soon after where Shadow and Bone left off. In a world where…
Shaman by Kim Stanley Robinson
CptNemo
Kim Stanley Robinson’s latest novel is a foray into the scarcely read world of prehistoric fantasy. It is a raw story, stripped of knights and kingdoms, cities and armies. Instead…
Fantastical Creatures of Greco-Roman Mythology: The Myrmekes Indikoi (Indian Ant)
Faith M. Boughan
For the seventh instalment of this series on lesser known creatures and monsters of Greco-Roman mythology, we’re going to look at something really obscure. So obscure, in fact, that there…
New Harry Potter Film Announced
Overlord
Well, we all thought we’d heard the last of the wizarding world of Harry Potter – at least until the remakes (which probably won’t be too far away judging by…
The Wonderful Worlds of Diana Wynne Jones
Victoria Hooper
Diana Wynne Jones is one of my favourite writers. Her books are fondly remembered by generations of fantasy fans, and she has had a huge influence on many authors who…