We are in the midst of a glorious Golden Age of paranormal fantasy—the last ten years, specifically, in genre fiction have been nothing short of landscape-changing. The days of rigidly defined categories (romance, fantasy, horror, etc.) are long gone. Today, genre-blending novels reign supreme: narratives with virtually limitless potential that freely utilize elements of fantasy, […]
This week, World Science Fiction Society announced the slate of finalists for the 2017 Hugo Awards. It’s one of the most coveted and prestigious awards in the science fiction and fantasy biz, and this year’s group of nominees is particularly good. Each year’s committee has the authority to introduce new categories, and fan support lead […]
It’s a rich time for those of us who pine for excellent science fiction and fantasy stories about women and girls. Across all the medium, you’ll find them having adventures, becoming the heroes, and saving the day. The best of them care deeply about their homes, their families (biological or families of choice), and protecting the people […]
From the box office to the bookstore, 2015 has been an especially good time to be a fan of sci-fi and fantasy. Our plates are filled to overflowing with tasty treats, from Star Wars and superhero films, to killer TV shows, to more badass SF/F books than we could ever hope to read. Here’s what […]
I have a new season’s resolution, and I hope you’ll consider it too: let’s make SF/F short stories our new summer reads. They’re perfect for the steamy months: Because they can be read in chunks without disrupting the narrative flow, they’re good for travel. They’re often more experimental than the average read, as authors use the form […]