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Fantasy
The 2024 Nebula Award Finalists Are Here — Let’s Talk About Them
Every year when the Nebula finalists are announced, I get a little zing of anticipation. If you’re a fan of science fiction and fantasy, you probably know the feeling—wondering what made the cut this time, what surprises the list holds, and what favorites didn’t quite make it. The 2024 shortlist just dropped, and there’s a lot to dig into.
I Solemnly Swear I Will Not Write That Trope Again… (Until I Do)
We all have our limits. Some writers say they’ll never write a love triangle. Others swear off the “Chosen One.” Me? I have declared, with great solemnity (and perhaps a touch of arrogance), that I will not fall into certain well-worn fantasy tropes.
SRP Author Mark Posey has released a new anthology.
Today, SRP author Mark Posey released a short story in a new A Gathering of Stories anthology: St. Patrick’s Day.
Why I Jump Across So Many Romance Sub-Genres
From SRP Author Tracy Cooper-Posey: If you’ve been around my books long enough (and if you haven’t—welcome!), you might have
A New Fantasy Boxed Set from Taylen Carver
Today, SRP author Taylen Carver released the series boxed set for their contemporary fantasy series, Magorian and Jones. One wizard.
The Rise of “Shadow Daddies” in Romantasy—Or, How We’ve Been Here Before
That said, the latest romantasy trend making the rounds is the so-called “Shadow Daddy” archetype—a morally complex, brooding hero with shadowy powers and an unshakable devotion to his love interest. Fans swoon over these characters, lured in by their blend of dangerous allure and unexpected tenderness.
When Magic Goes Too Far: Spells That Got Way Out of Hand
Magic is the ultimate tool for bending reality to your will—until it bends back. If there’s one thing fantasy has taught us, it’s that no one (not even the most brilliant sorcerer) fully understands what magic is capable of. And when magic misfires, it doesn’t just fizzle out politely. No, it explodes across the landscape, rewrites reality, or (if you’re really unlucky) accidentally invites an ancient god to crash on your couch.
Jewels of the River: The Lost Offerings of Old Britain
If you ever find yourself on the banks of the River Thames at low tide, keep your eyes on the mud. You might spot the usual debris of history—ceramic pipe stems, brass buttons, coins worn smooth by centuries. But if you’re lucky, you might find something far rarer: a deep red gemstone, glinting among the silt like a drop of frozen blood.
The Banality of Evil in Fantasy Fiction: What Makes a Villain?
From SRP Author Taylen Carver: When we think about villains in fantasy literature, our minds often conjure the iconic figures