Reaper’s Touch by Eleri Stone
Dan Hanks
I’m a big fan of romance. I believe in love at first sight, flowers, and date nights (even if it’s just an hour out of the house, simply to get…
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Low Fantasy Subgenres
Marsha A. Moore
In my last article, I compared and contrasted two very popular low fantasy subgenres, urban fantasy and paranormal romance. In this article, I’ll continue with an overview of other major…
The Reaver by Richard Lee Byers
A. E. Marling
If you have d20’s on the brain then you’ll love The Reaver by Richard Lee Byers. This swords-and-sorcery adventure crosses through the Forgotten Realms, the destination of choice D&D campaigns.…
The Shattered Crown by Richard Ford
Phil Norris
I suppose there comes a time if you review books – and find yourself on a publisher’s mailing list – when you will get sent a book that is either…
Brian Jacques: An Appreciation
Chloe Smith
Brian Jacques died on February 5, 2011. He was 71, and he leaves behind him the legacy of a full and successful career: 39 published books, including 21 in his…
The Banner Saga RPG
CptNemo
The Banner Saga is an epic role-playing game inspired by Viking legend. Hand-painted landscapes portray a world eerily suspended in perpetual twilight. Cities and towns begin to crumble into chaos.…
Aurealis Awards: Finalists Announced
Overlord
The Aurealis Awards were established in 1995 by Chimaera Publications, the publishers of Aurealis magazine, to recognise the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers. And, although a…
Last to Rise by Francis Knight
Nicholas Schmiedicker
I was sold on the Rojan Dizon series as soon as I heard the words “noir-fantasy.” Delving into the subgenres of fantasy has been a fun and rewarding experience as…
The Falconer by Elizabeth May
KJ Braxton
Faeries are having a resurgence in recent years and when I say faeries I don’t mean Tinkerbell, rather David Bowie in Labyrinth but far more sinister. May brings you into…
Moth by Daniel Arenson
Jeff Seymour
In 2014, I’ll be wading into the river of indie sci-fi and fantasy, panning for gold. If you’ve read a great indie book, one that’s every bit as good as…
Are You Alice? by Ai Ninomiya and Ikumi Katagiri
Dori
“In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.” Let’s be honest, Alice in Wonderland adaptations and spin-offs…
Arch Enemy by Frank Beddor
Samuel S. B.
I entered the Looking Glass; Saw Redd and now there is an Arch Enemy. I coined this one all by myself and I think it goes well with the meaning…