Epic fantasy promises us war, prophecy, ancient evils, and—eventually—an ending. But what happens when “eventually” starts to feel like a geological era? Let’s talk about unfinished series, glacial winters, and why finishing a story might be the most heroic act of all.
The Unfinished Epic (Or: A Gentle Nudge to Authors Who Wander Off Mid-Apocalypse) Read More »
When we think about villains in fantasy literature, our minds often conjure the iconic figures who tower over their worlds, dripping with malice and menace. Sauron. Voldemort. The White Witch. These are the names that dominate the genre—the villains who are grand, larger than life, and indisputably evil. But what about the ones who aren’t?
The Banality of Evil in Fantasy Fiction: What Makes a Villain? Read More »
Magic systems in fantasy often fall into two distinct categories: hard magic and soft magic. Each offers unique storytelling opportunities, although readers tend to gravitate towards one or the other. What is the allure of each? I know I lean heavily toward hard magic, myself. Magic as technology has a strong appeal for me. The
The Duality of Magic Systems in Fantasy: Hard vs. Soft Magic Read More »