Dogs of War by Adrian Tchaikovsky – Review
Christopher Keene
This book is not a cozy read; it is a pessimistic look at the future of humans through the eyes of a creature who doesn’t fit in but desperately wants…
Adrian Tchaikovsky
Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky
L. A. Young
Many space operas revolve around space exploration and warfare within a galactic empire; and many individuals are drawn to them due to the spaceships and the space battles. Some of…
Open Dyslexia from BOTH Press – Dyslexic-Friendly Books for Adults
Fantasy-Faction Staff Adventurer
If you’ve been to any conventions in the UK over the last few years (2020 aside, of course), then you should have encountered Alistair Sims, bookseller, tea enthusiast, and owner…
The Hyena and the Hawk by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Pippa
Spoiler Alert: This review contains minor spoilers for the previews books. Please read with caution if you have yet to finish them. The Hyena and the Hawk is the third…
Redemption’s Blade by Adrian Tchaikovsky – Cover Reveal
Jennie Ivins
The holidays are coming. And I’m sure the biggest question on your minds is: What is Fantasy-Faction getting us and when do we get to open it?? Well. The answer…
Tough Travels: Non-Human Heroes
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…
Spiderlight by Adrian Tchaikovsky
So, that Adrian Tchaikovsky is a clever bloke. He tricked me (and plenty of others, no doubt) into thinking Spiderlight was a tropey, cliched, rose-tinted throwback to the ‘good old…
Urskuul’s Reading Circle: The Bear and the Serpent by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Dan Sutcliffe
Welcome to the second official Urskuul’s Reading Circle Newsletter! Read on for brand new details of the discussions that occurred at the latest meeting (wherein we reviewed the book of…
Small Press, Big Stories: NewCon Press
Steven Poore
To kick off this new monthly column focusing on small and independent presses from around the world, what better place to start than Ian Whates’ NewCon Press, which has published…
Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Sword & Sorcery tale snapped up by Tor.com
Overlord
Good news Tchaikovsky fans! Adrian has had a novel-length sword and sorcery tale snapped up by Tor. com. We’re pretty excited about this and with Tor.com too. Essentially, this future-thinking…
Crossing the Borders – Guest Post by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Adrian Tchaikovsky
When I write a fantasy setting, it stays written. Ten books now, in the Shadows of the Apt series, and I’m still trading on the world-building that took place before…
Paul Cornell Interview
If you read books and comics or watch television, the chances are that you’ve come across something Paul Cornell has composed. Paul has worked with the BBC on Doctor Who,…