There is No Genre, Only Story by Kameron Hurley (MIRROR EMPIRE Blog Tour)
So Robert J. Bennett wrote a post recently about the expectations we bring to stories based on what genre they are marketed as. Far…
Category: Guest posts
Climate Fiction by Claude Nougat
Climate Fiction: A Brand New Genre Promised to a Big Future Cli-fi has achieved a record of sorts: even though it has been around…
What Makes Urban Fantasy by Gail Z. Martin
If you want to get down to bare bones, what defines “urban fantasy” is the setting. By definition, it’s….urban. Often set in a big…
Why Urban Fantasy Might Sound Like Science Fiction by Tom Doyle
Why do some readers think that my fantasy novel sounds like science fiction? Though my debut novel from Tor, American Craftsmen, is a combination of…
Where writers don’t get their ideas – an article by A J Dalton.
Where writers don’t get their ideas – an article by A J Dalton (www.ajdalton.eu), Gollancz author of Empire of the Saviours, Gateway of the…
Would you like Steampunk or Dystopia with that? by Jaleigh Johnson
Ever since THE MARK OF THE DRAGONFLY was released, one of my favorite things is seeing how people (readers, reviewers, bloggers, etc.) classify the…
Finding Inspiration for a SF Novel by Jay Posey
I remember reading science-fiction books when I was a kid (and as an adult) and being amazed at the onslaught of ideas that seemed…
Why I write urban fantasy by Debbie Johnson
Crime, violence and the crunch of broken glass beneath my feet: why being a scaredy-cat led me to write urban fantasy It’s night time.…
What is epic fantasy by Freya Robertson
Hi, I’m Freya. I’m a writer, and when people ask me what kind of books I write, I tell them “epic fantasy”. Various replies…
Has modern Sci Fi strayed too far from its roots?
“THE FUTURE IS A LOADED GUN!” by CHIKE DELUNA The idea that human consciousness is capable of evolving beyond its current tribal limitations has…
Author Guest Post: Joseph D’Lacey on Post-Apocalytpic Fiction
“Do you see Post Apocalyptic fiction as a great way to explore Horror elements in a setting more associated with the Science Fiction branch…
This Sucks and is Terrible or is Fantastic and Slathered in Nutella – Writing in Arcs by Myke Cole
Look, I’m just a dumbass public servant. I’m so stupid that if you were to shut the lights off and walk out of the…
Freya Robertson: How Gaming Influenced Heartwood
We asked Freya if should shed some light on the gaming influences on her writing… Kia ora (that’s Kiwi or New Zealand for hello!)…
What’s a Serial and Why Would I Read One?
By Susan Kaye Quinn, author of the future-noir serial, Debt Collector A serial is a series of episodes – or short stories – that are…
Just So, Riyria Style – A Guest Post by Michael J. Sullivan
A hallmark of a strong team is a good secondary and tertiary set of players waiting for their chance to perform. Some fantasy writers…
Blog for SFF World – A Hero for the End of the World
A Hero for the End of the World By Gail Z. Martin Who do you want to have at your back when the world…
Evie Manieri Guest Post
To celebrate the release of Blood’s Pride, Evie Manieri’s debut novel and launch of The Shattered Kingdoms, Evie provided us with this guest post. “How has…
