Monthly Archives: July 2021

Guest Post: 4 Essential Tips for Writing Cinematic Fantasy by Savannah Cordova

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Casey Blair

Fantasy is quite literally a magical genre, and as a fan, there’s nothing more exciting than seeing that magic brought to life. From epic undertakings like the Lord of the Rings trilogy to dazzling new Netflix series like The Witcher, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Alienation and Marginalization: Demons, Robots, Aliens and Monsters in Fantastic Literature by Laurence Raphael Brothers

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Casey Blair

It doesn’t take any very profound insight to see that the roles nonhumans play in speculative fiction are often stand-ins for humans. In first-intention and unselfaware work (two very different things, see below), nonhumans are often monstrous and hostile. They … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Historical Fiction Requires Research: Including Pop Culture! by Elizabeth Guizzetti

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Casey Blair

Thank you for having me today! I love writing about vampires because of the historical research. One question I always ask when doing this research is: what would someone of that era know? My latest novel, Accident Among Vampires (Or What … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Dan Rice on Inspirations for Dragons Walk Among Us

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Casey Blair

I knew I needed to become a writer after reading Frank Herbert’s Dune. I must’ve been about eleven years old at the time. I didn’t have an inkling about writing a rough draft, let alone the laborious editing process required to … Continue reading →

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