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How to Ask for Feedback on Your SFF Novel

Early readers are essential for improving your novel and making it the best story it can be. Here's how you can ask for feedback ... and what you should do once you get it.

Excerpt From Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake (Gormenghast Book 1)

The first book in Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast series is a classic that has inspired fantasy readers and authors for decades.

Patrick Rothfuss Announces New Kingkiller Novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires

Patrick Rothfuss's new novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires, will feature Bast and have similarities to The Slow Regard of Silent Things.

3 Things You Need to Know About Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn: Secret History

Here’s how the novella fits into the Mistborn series and the Cosmere of Sanderson’s interconnected stories.

10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Mermaid Books for Under-the-Sea Reading

Dive into tales of deep-sea cities and mysterious sirens.

What Is Silkpunk, and Where Should You Get Started?

Looking to try a new subgenre? These silkpunk books offer a fascinating blend of the old and new.

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries and Other Books About the Fair Folk

The Fae have fascinated readers and writers alike for centuries, and they're enjoying a resurgence of late thanks to books like Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries.

Reviewing Ruth Ozeki’s The Book of Form and Emptiness

Ruth Ozeki's fantastic book is neither form-fitting nor empty.

5 Sprawling Fantasy Books That Zelda Fans Will Love

If you're playing your way through The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you might love these books. 

7 Must-Read Books of Stories by H. P. Lovecraft

H. P. Lovecraft wasn't known for his novels, but his works have been adapted to film, TV, manga, and more.

7 Must-Read Joe Abercrombie Books

Blood, betrayal, and brutal heroes await. 

Kat Howard on Fantasy Books With Unseen Worlds and A Sleight of Shadows

The author of An Unkindness of Magicians has returned with the conclusion to The Unseen Worlds Duology.

9 of the Best Henchmen in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Sometimes, the bad guy's right-hand man can make a stronger impression than the actual villain.

The Chronicles of Prydain and Other Fantastic Children's Books by Lloyd Alexander

Newbery Award-winning author Lloyd Alexander wrote more than 50 novels in his lifetime, the majority of which were meant for children and young adults.

9 Fantasy Adventures for Fans of Eragon by Christopher Paolini

If you fell in love with Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, there's a good chance you'll enjoy these reads, too.

Our Favorite Tokyopop Manga Works

Tokyopop helped manga go mainstream in America and reach the level of success it enjoys today. 

3 Simple Tips on Writing the First 5 Pages of Your Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel

If you’re a first-time author, the first five pages of your novel can make or break your publishing chances.