Hello everyone! Welcome back to another author interview. This week I had the opportunity to talk with author Ryan Lanz, creator of the A Writer's Path blog. He's also the author of Crossroads of Redemption, The Silver Crystal, and more. Check out the interview below! Hello Emma! I appreciate you having me on and digging … Continue reading Interview with Ryan Lanz
Hello everyone! I thought I would do another short story TBR post. This one is about short stories and also some longer works that I found in my quest to read older sci-fi (and fantasy!). I recently found several sci-fi short stories that I wanted to list on my short story TBR and on here, … Continue reading Sci-fi Short Story TBR #2
An important key to pulling readers into your fantasy world is immersion. This is when the imagery, voice, and writing in your story work together to take the reader somewhere else. They want to know what happens next and they don't even feel the time slipping by as they hurry to the next page. But … Continue reading How to Create Immersion in Fantasy
Welcome back to another Quote Post this Monday! I found ten more quotes from speculative writers that I hope you enjoy. As we kick off this week, I hope they inspire anyone writing speculative fiction. Happy reading! 1. "Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong … Continue reading 10 Great Quotes from Speculative Writers
Have you ever wanted to write urban fantasy but didn't know where to start? There are a lot of characteristics that make urban fantasy unique from other fantasy subgenres, but knowing what works and what doesn't is vital before you start writing. Check out the full article below! What Is Urban Fantasy? The defining characteristics … Continue reading What Is Urban Fantasy? A Definition
Want to submit to science fiction literary journals but don't want to write short stories? Some speculative journals look for science fiction novellas! These journals' guidelines range from 10,000 to nearly 100,000 words for science fiction and other speculative writers, making them perfect for anyone looking to publish a novella. Not only that, but many … Continue reading 5 Journals Looking for Science Fiction Novellas
Last month I introduced a new TBR series focused on science fiction and fantasy (my favorite genres). Today, I wanted to create a quick TBR of books that I want to read but are huge challenges to complete. These scary SF/F, as I like to call them, might be really long books I don't know … Continue reading Scary SF/F: Most Intimidating TBR
Hi everyone! Welcome back for another author interview! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Piper Laksari-Minenco, who answered questions about what writing means to them. Additionally, you can find information on their latest book and how to get in touch. Happy reading! ... 1) What does writing mean to you? What do you think … Continue reading Interview with Piper Laksari-Minenco
While researching, I came across some journals dedicated to fairy tales. With fairy tale retellings currently very popular in the publishing industry, I thought about creating a list of some of them! Here are some literary journals and magazines that look for fairy tales and fairy tale retellings. The Fairy Tale Magazine This used to … Continue reading 7 Fairy Tale and Fantasy Literary Journals
This year, I want to keep reading more often, and I have a ton of science fiction and fantasy books on my TBR list! In the spirit of all the SF/F topics I write (and potentially will write later), I created a list of science fiction and fantasy books I plan to read in the … Continue reading My SF/F TBR #1
