Charles De Lint is one of the biggest names in contemporary fantasy. In this interview with Michael McCarty, he discusses his Newford chronicles, his work with illustrator Charles Vess, his friendship with author Dean Koontz, his book reviews for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and alternative approaches to fantasy.
Damien Almie descends to his death and relives his life in a rather confusing fashion while his audience contemplates the question: why'd Damien Almie jump? Love and death is played out in this mystery with a science fiction-style telling.
My Uncle Told Me a Story by Joseph P. Dougherty (fantasy)
Some country boys remember good old times fishing; this one remembers the good old days of his uncle's faery-tale people. A once-bitter man finds hope in a different people and begins a strange tradition of family disappearances.
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Promoting Your Work and Yourself by Steven Manchester
Getting a book published is only half the battle - now you have to convince people to read it. Novelist Steven Manchester provides a checklist of steps you can take to promote yourself and your work, whether it's self-published or backed by a major imprint.
Still Seeking Chloe and Olivia: How to Write Strong Female Characters by Sarah Monette
Decades after feminism became mainstream, the most common female character is still the girlfriend in peril. Why does this bias exist, and what can writers do to overcome it? If you don't believe there is still a problem with how women are portrayed in genre fiction, this article will open your eyes.
Writing Realistic Dialogue by AJ Grant
Many stories are made or broken by their dialogue. Realistic dialogue is sloppy, informal, and often uninformative - the opposite of the way we are taught to write.
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