Lessons From Sci-Fi/Fantasy Masters: #5 HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE
I recently came across the following list on Amazon: “100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime.” As a fantasy writer myself, I decided to spend the…
Lessons From Sci-Fi/Fantasy Masters: #4 THE HUNGER GAMES
(I apologize that this entry is being posted late. Between family obligations and exhaustion from preparing for a marathon, I have fallen slightly behind.) I recently came across the following…
Lessons From Sci-Fi/Fantasy Masters: #3 SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE
I recently came across the following list on Amazon: “100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime.” As a fantasy writer myself, I decided to spend the…
8 1/2 Things I Learned at THRILLERFEST XIII
I attended THRILLERFEST XIII this past week, an annual writers' conference held in New York City that specializes in (wait for it) thrillers. Overall, this was a fantastic experience, one…
Lessons from Sci-Fi/Fantasy Masters: #2 JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL
I recently came across the following list on Amazon: “100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime.” As a fantasy writer myself, I decided to spend the…
Lessons from Sci-Fi/Fantasy Masters: #1 THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
I recently came across the following list on Amazon: “100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime.” As an aspiring fantasy writer, I decided to spend the…
Open Submissions: GRIEVOUS ANGEL
I just wanted to give you all a heads up that the poetry/flash fiction publication GRIEVOUS ANGEL is accepting submissions! They've published some very impressive works of fantasy and science…
Open Submissions: TERRAFORM
I just wanted to give all of my fellow writers a heads up, TERRAFORM, a weekly science-fiction publication is open for submissions. They've published a lot of fantastic works. Two…
Why We Love It When Cute/Funny Characters Find Themselves in Horrifying Situations
With the recent premier of Stranger Things 2, I thought I'd take a moment to write about my favorite sub-genre. As far as I know it doesn't have an official…