Blade Runner 2049 – Movie Review
Malcolm Pope
It’s safe to say that the original 1982 Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford and directed by Ridley Scott is probably one of the most influential sci-fi movies of all time.…
SPFBO3: The Next Five Fall…
James Latimer
The Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off officially began on July 1st! In case you missed it, here’s what Fantasy-Faction has posted so far: Our announcement Introducing round one Cover contest winners First…
Worldbuilding Round Table with Jonathan French, Alec Hutson, and Phil Tucker
JC Kang
Of the fantasy books I have read this year, three of my favorites have been Alec Hutson’s Crimson Queen, Jonathan French’s The Grey Bastards (winner of SPFBO 2016), and Phil…
The Queen of All Crows by Rod Duncan – Cover Reveal and Giveaway
Jennie Ivins
I know Halloween is over, but I bet all you Factioners out there would still love to see another sweet, sweet Angry Robot cover. And I’m positive you would also…
Tough Travels: Mentors
Laura M. Hughes
At the start of every month, Fantasy-Faction will lead you (yes, YOU!) on a tour of the fantasy genre. From high to low, from classics to new releases, from epic…
Urskuul’s Reading Circle: Hannah Green and Her Unfeasibly Mundane Existence by Michael Marshall Smith
Dan Sutcliffe
Hello all of you lovely members of Urskuul’s Reading Circle. And a hello to the non-lovely ones as well, such as Melissa. I wouldn’t want to be accused of being…
Kill Creek by Scott Thomas
Charlie Hopkins
At the end of a dark prairie road, nearly forgotten in the Kansas countryside, is the Finch House. For years it had remained empty, overgrown, abandoned. Soon the front door…
Monthly Short Story Winner: Music
Xiagan
Music plays a huge part in our lives and so it’s no wonder that it has its part in fantasy too. There are countless ways in which to include it.…
Coping with Reading Guilt in 7 Easy Steps
Nicola Alter
Every year, countless readers suffer from a condition known as Reading Guilt. According to a prominent scientist (or possibly, to no prominent scientists), anxious or time-strapped readers are particularly vulnerable.…
Adding to the To-Be Read: East Asian Fantasy
Yesterday we learned a bit about qi and how it relates to fantasy. I found the article fascinating and realized I had read very few books set in/or based on…
Worlds Within Worlds – Part Five: Qi and Fantasy
Christopher Mahon
Most people associate magic with strange symbols, chanting, and waving a wand around. Dusty books are usually in the picture, along with ritual circles or sacrifices. The mages themselves are…
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
Amy Zinger
The Blue Sword takes place in a setting reminiscent of British Imperialism, where the Homelanders have occupied the Royal Province of Daria for a generation. Penniless and with few prospects…