Minding the Gaps: The Dresden Files Books 1 – 6
Zachary A. Matzo
Author’s Note: This is the first in an intermittent series of articles covering fantasy series that I probably should have read much sooner. As I cross a particular series (or…
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Idlewilder
“Dear Diary, he began. On Friday I had a job, a fiancée, a home, and a life that made sense. (Well, as much as any life makes sense). Then I…
World Fantasy Convention 2012
Faith M. Boughan
Last weekend, I had the honor of attending the 38th World Fantasy Convention, held in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) from November 1st-4th. It was a weekend of learning, laughs, and fangirl…
NY Comic Con 2012
Jennie Ivins
Well that certainly was an “interesting” October/beginning of November! October started off pretty normal, leaves changed colors, the nights started getting cooler, and my friends and I rushed around like…
Writing Rules and Fantasy: Show, Don’t Tell
Victoria Hooper
It’s NaNo month, so it seems like the perfect time for some thoughts on the writing craft, beginning with the most often used of all writing commandments: Show, Don’t Tell.…
Bringing The Theater to Your Writing
Evie Manieri
I’ve always wanted to be a writer, but for a long time, I wanted to be an actor, too. I acted in plays in high school, college, and then for…
The Latest SFF News From The Web
Paul Wiseall
Welcome back to another round up of the best SFF news and links from the web this past week. What a crazy week this one has been! If you’re anything…
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
Steff Humm
Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Daughter of Smoke and Bone. If you have yet to finish the first book, read this review with caution. Once upon a time…
The Reef by Mark Charan Newton
Dominic Stevens
I recently discovered that Mark’s debut novel was available for the Kindle for a mere £1.43 on Amazon. Slightly curious as to why I tweeted the man himself. As always,…
Duncan Lay Interview
Dan Hanks
Sometimes a simple trip to the shops can send life in a surprising new direction. Having devoured George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, I was eagerly set on…
The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams
Alister Davison
I picked up The Dragonbone Chair at a second-hand bookshop a few weeks ago, twenty years or so after I first journeyed to the land of Osten Ard. I recalled…
Whatever The Weather
Sandra Norval
This month’s article is inspired by Hurricane Sandy and is dedicated to everyone that was affected. I hope that all will be well again for you soon. – Sandra When…