He writes the kind of stories he likes to read,
fantasy and science fiction tales featuring vivid worlds, strong characters, and smart action all surrounding a core of mystery.
Laurie's clients include the New York Times and USA Today bestselling YA author Julie Kagawa, bestselling
fantasy and science fiction author Michael J. Sullivan, award - winning romance author Julianne Donaldson, award - winning steampunk and fantasy authors Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris, and the award - winning Linda Wisdom, who has had more than 100 romance novels published in her career.
In the children's / YA
fantasy and science fiction genre, C. S. Lewis's Narnia series is available for Kindle, as are Philip Pullman's «His Dark Materials» trilogy, Garth Nix's Abhorsen trilogy, many of Erin Hunter's works, and most of Neil Gaiman's.
Sure, there are plenty of loose ends and logic loopholes to have to contend with, but with fine performances, a nifty plot, and solid production values all around, Deja Vu overcomes familiar story elements to deliver a lively and interesting thriller for those who enjoy mysteries mixed
with fantasy and science fiction elements.
Beyond searing social commentary, serial
fantasy and science fiction fared exceptionally well, with The Lord of the Rings series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, the Harry Potter series, and the Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) series all making it into the top ten.
We've sat through an entire generation of
fantasy and science fiction films about a protagonist gifted with extraordinary powers who first Resists, then Accepts The Call, which almost always involves saving the world, defeating a powerful villain, and re-establishing the status quo.
This is what I love so much about storytelling,
especially fantasy and science fiction: When the ordinary is depicted in an unfamiliar world, the contrast helps it stand out, helps us grasp it and learn to value it again.
«There's quite a bit for readers to enjoy in this series opener, including an openly bisexual protagonist, the diversity of characters and mythological source material Hocking draws on, and the intriguing blend of
fantasy and science fiction elements.
Those who
enjoy fantasy and science fiction have learned to package the dangling ends up and store them in a mental box labeled «the author will get back to this soon, so don't worry about it.»
Of course, not everyone embraces searing social commentary and indeed, the need to escape current events may be
why fantasy and science fiction fared exceptionally well, with The Lord of the Rings, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, A Game of Thrones and the Harry Potter series all making it into the top ten.
It's that tongue - in - cheek, lighthearted mood that elevates «Charmed» from the dreary, self - important solemnity that hangs like a pall over so much so -
called fantasy and science fiction.
Considering how many big
budget fantasy and science fiction films are coming out of Hollywood at the moment, it's no surprise that After Earth will slip under the radar of many cinemagoers.
Today, Seanan McGuire joined us on the show to talk about her
urban fantasy and her science fiction, her rapid releases (under two different names) with traditional publishing, how she got started, and what led her to explore Patreon, where she is currently earning nearly $ 8,000 per short story.
And them there's the two cherries on the top of the pie - Stepan Chapman's The Troika, a Philip K Dick award winner that
twins fantasy and science fiction in some genuinely interesting ways, and finally, Jeff VanderMeer's Komodo, a rare novella from the acclaimed compiler of this bundle himself that's never been available in standalone ebook form before.
I'm looking forward to joining Juliet McKenna and Ian Whates (and A.N.. Other) to discuss
fantasy and science fiction on Saturday 18th June at the Witney Book Festvial (17th - 19th June 2011.)
Saga is being billed as an all -
inclusive fantasy and science fiction imprint publishing great books across the spectrum of genre, from fantasy to science fiction, commercial to literary, speculative fiction to slipstream, urban fantasy to supernatural suspense.
The Once & Future Podcast is a weekly book - centric podcast for readers and writers alike that focuses on all
things fantasy and science fiction, talking with today's hottest authors about their books, writing, and general geekery.
Read more >> Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein Published by Hyperion; ages 14 & up Dystopia,
fantasy and science fiction crowd the YA shelves these days, but Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein's astonishing new World War II novel, is a reminder of the power historical fiction can have in the hands of an accomplished author.
That means that you can also directly download books from the Baen Free Library and Baen Webscriptions as well, which is a boon to
fantasy and science fiction readers everywhere.
about such offerings as Someone to Cuttle — that's cuttlefish shape - shifting erotica, thank you — and Amish Vampires in Space by Kerry Nietz from Marcher Lord Press, which produces
Christian fantasy and science fiction.