They say “speculative fiction” is the fiction of ideas. Ever heard that? . . . But the more I read and get to know the speculative fiction community, the more I’ve discovered a closed mindedness that seems to be the antithesis of the cliché.
The Importance Of Faith As An Element In Realistic SFF Worldbuilding
February 28, 2012 by 22 Comments
It’s a topic that comes around time and again: Religion and Science Fiction. While some argue the two are antithetical, others, even Atheists, strongly disagree. SFSignal had such a case in their Mind Meld on the subject in which such known Agnostics and Atheists as Mike Resnick, Ben Bova, Michael A. Burstein and L.E. Modessit, Jr. argue that the two are not antithetical.
Guest Post: Five Things You Should Never Do in Epic Fantasy
October 21, 2011 by 29 Comments
Medieval Scholar and fantasy author K.V. Johansen presents a wonderful, funny and insightful article on what writers should never put into their epic fantasies, starting with baled hay.
NEWS – Part Three: The Take-Away
May 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Howard Andrew Jones share thoughts on writing and what he learned through the publication process of his first novel.
NEWS – Part Two: Sword and Sorcery
April 12, 2011 by 2 Comments
Howard Andrew Jones returns with part two of his April blog series. This time he breaks down Sword and Sorcery: why he loves it, why it causes debate, and why it seems to be back.
NEWS – Part One: On Heroes and Why We Need Them
April 5, 2011 by 2 Comments
Howard Andrew Jones, author of The Desert of Souls and Managing Editor of Black Gate, examines heroes, antiheroes, and what it all means.
An Open Letter on Indie Publishing
March 15, 2011 by 7 Comments
My name is Justin Patrick Moore and I’m a big fan of speculative literature, just as I am of underground and experimental music. I’ve been engaged with both since I was in grade school. My interest in strange electronic and avant-garde music has led me to hosting my own radio show, “On the Way to […]
NEWS – Some Things I’ve Learned from Superstars
February 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Moses recounts his time at the Superstars Writing Seminars. What did he learn from his time there, and what does it take be a bestselling author?
Historical Fantasy: A History, Part Three: The Future
September 26, 2010 by 3 Comments
As promised, I will close out this little series with a few thoughts on why I think the historical fantasy genre has recently enjoyed such a surge of popularity.
Historical Fantasy: A History, Part Two: The Present
September 14, 2010 by 2 Comments
M.K. Hobson returns: You’ll find some works that are indisputably seminal (e.g., Mists of Avalon, by Marion Zimmer Bradley) as well as some lesser known works that bring something fresh and unique to the field.
