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Found Family in Sci-Fi and Fantasy: Why the Crew You Choose Hits Harder Than Blood
Sci Fi · Tropes & Worldbuilding · Uncategorized
Found Family in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. There’s a moment in almost every great sci-fi or fantasy story where it happens. The ragtag group of misfits (the ones who […]
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Book Recommendations · Fantasy Deep Dives
Fantasy Romance: The Amorous Dance of Dragons and Damsels
Whether it's an unlikely couple bridging the chasm between warring kingdoms or the smoldering glances exchanged amidst a dragon-scorched battlefield, […]
Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Deep Dive into the Murky Depths: The Evolution of Mermaids in Young Adult Fiction
Mermaids have been making waves in the world of young adult fiction, and not in the 'Disney's Ariel singing on […]
Fantasy Deep Dives · Tropes & Worldbuilding
Portal Fantasies: Wardrobe Travels and the Timeless Chronicles of Narnia
Yesterday, I noticed a kid, probably about 11 or 12 reading The Silver Chair on the subway. I was tempted […]
Tropes & Worldbuilding
A Heavenly Guide to Angels in Fantasy Fiction
Our journey begins in the 18th century with the rise of Gothic literature. Although not exactly fantasy in the modern […]
Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Merman Rising
Guest post by Angel Mirant Merman Rising by M.S. Kaminsky. Kaminsky has penned the book he would have loved to […]
Harry Potter
Seeking the Snitch: Unearthing the Symbolism of Harry Potter’s Golden Catch
One of the most iconic symbols from the wizarding world of Harry Potter is the Golden Snitch. This tiny, fluttering […]
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