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What If You Were Trapped in Another Realm?
In “Shawndirea: Chronicles of Aetheaon: Book One,” a faery desperately tries to get back to her realm with the help of the human who captured her.
Welcome to Night Vale's Jeffrey Cranor Reveals His Inspirations
The author and podcaster discusses the new novel "It Devours," the Denver International Airport, and the appeal of the inexplicable.
Triumphant Musical Adaptation Shows the Power of Butler's Parable of the Sower
One of Octavia E. Butler's editors shares how a new opera highlights the prescience and beauty of the late author's dystopian masterpiece.
Interview: Victoria Schwab on Why Fantasy Is More Important Than Ever
The "Shades of Magic" author shares her thoughts on writing accessible fantasy in 2017.
What If Your Cell Phone Was a Portal for the Dead?
In Greg Bear’s technothriller “Dead Lines,” a man’s life is forever changed when he starts seeing his murdered daughter.
Where Would You Go During an Apocalyptic Plague?
In Michael Stark’s dark fantasy novel "The Island", William Hill retreats to his favorite spot to await death.
It's Only a Matter of Time: Time Travel in Fiction and Real Life
Time travel is more than just a far-fetched possibility—it's already a reality, in real life and in fiction.
Never Let Me Go Author Kazuo Ishiguro Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
The British writer beat out 194 other candidates for the prestigious prize.
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The Role of Science in Fantasy Worlds
Author Ginn Hale explains just how closely related real-life science and fantasy fiction actually are.
Rise of the Iliri: Fantasy That Examines the Painful Truth of Being an Outsider
Author Auryn Hadley explores prejudices that exist even in fantasy worlds in her series.
First Trailer for Annihilation Promises to Blow Our Minds
The adaptation of Jeff Vandermeer's sci-fi horror novel looks just as chilling and thought-provoking as its source material.
Shocking Depictions of the Future from Sci-Fi and Fantasy
From dystopian fantasy worlds to apocalyptic science fiction, sometimes books give us a very disturbing look at a possible future.
Without George R.R. Martin, Is Game of Thrones Still Great?
Season 7 gave viewers all the reunions, action, and catharsis we wanted. But sometimes, what we want is not what a show needs.
Legendary Author Joe Haldeman Shares the Story Behind The Forever War
Although considered a classic today, "The Forever War" was at first deemed unpublishable—partially because it dared to include female characters.
The Undelightened: Fantasy Told From the Dark Side
Fantasy books tend to focus on the light side of magic in the fight between good and evil…but what about the dark side?
Philip José Farmer's Books Are More Relevant Than Ever
Thirty years after it first came out, Philip José Farmer's "Dayworld" continues to resonate with modern readers.
