High fantasy vs. low fantasy. Nah, we’re not watching them wrestle. We’re talking about the difference. For many writers, low fantasy – fantasy that takes place in our world, whatever time period – is fun. You can focus on the plot twists and character, toss in paranormal details or magic, without having to come up […]
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Speculative Fiction: Imaginative Storyworld, Immediate Conflict
Very soon, The Book of Things to Come will be released. Image by Dana Song (I. Can. Not. Wait.) Book one of Aaron Gansky’s The Hand of Adonai series promises fantasy action, witty banter, video-gaming, monsters, and a team of four American kids–all pulled into Alrujah, a storyworld that will simultaneously enthrall you and rob of you […]
Worlds Without Limits: In Which Serena Chase Tells Why She Reads (and Write) Speculative Fiction
Serena Chase, you guys. This woman’s reimagining of the Snow White and Rose Red fairy tale is breathtaking. I haven’t yet read her recrafting of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, but, oh, I intend to. Her storyworld is captivating and…I’d love to get lost in it. She’s a regular contributor to USA Today’s Happy Ever After blog, and […]
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