Fushigi Yuugi Genbu Kaiden by Yuu Watase
Dori
Are you familiar with manga? If not, maybe it’s time to fill that blank spot. Also called graphic novels or comic books, their roots go way back into Japanese history.…
The Week In SFF From The Web
Paul Wiseall
The last few weeks have been crazy given that we’ve had the likes of the Disney/Star Wars merger and the US election both of which have supplied us with more…
The Craft – Part One: Breaking In
Adrian Faulkner
All aspiring writers dream of breaking in, of getting that deal and one day seeing their work in print, but the reality is that getting a deal is taking on…
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
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,…