Tolkien is the gold standard of fantasy fiction, if not its basis, as mile-long lists of paperbacks and whole gaming industries can attest. But at what point does this imitation cease to help the writer and the audience - or does it ever help at all?
Blasted by sand, eroded by time, detested by gods. In this powerful retelling of the myth of Prometheus, a forsaken man remembers the birth of a new era - and the loss of an old intimacy.
Up by James Hargrave (horror)
There are monsters - and then there are monsters. Here Lucas breezes through an evening of carnage with little more on his mind than getting home by dawn. An eerie commentary on the casual nature of a violent society.
Check-in Between by Chris Wiltz (fantasy)
It's easy to lose seconds and minutes, even hours, to the mundane: brushing your teeth, doing the laundry. But Kendrick seems to be losing quite a bit more, from entire days to the laws of physics.
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The editors of Reflection's Edge have been asked both why they champion genre fiction and why they chose to represent so many genres that are not traditionally thought to have an overlapping fan base. This is an attempt to answer those questions.
Chores, Minerals, and Phalanxes: Adding Historical Flavor to Your Fiction by Xina Marie Uhl
Even fantasy needs a touch of reality. Take a tour through four entertaining history books that will add depth to your fantasy quests, westerns, and adventure stories.
Outside the Box: Bringing Life to Your Story's Location by James Lyn
Location is often relegated to an afterthought, particularly in short fiction, where every word counts. But a thorough understanding of a story's landscape can provide a great deal more than imagery, from mood to motivation - not to mention simply keeping the reader informed of exactly who and what is where. Learn here how to develop a location as thoroughly as any character.
Getting Down The Details by Sharon Dodge
Apostrophes unnerve you? Homophones concern you? Try this easy, informal guide to correcting basic grammar mistakes even good writers make.
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