Storytelling serves so many functions. It entertains; teaches; grows empathy. It has an unrivalled community-building power. A good storyteller has the power to raise an empire, or to destroy it. Through stories we build a sense of commonality of values and rules that in turn create a sense of safety and a scaffolding of predictability. […]
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Guest Post: All in the Journey by Noor Al-Shanti
Welcome to another guest post on Fanfiaddict! Today, we have Noor Al-Shanti, author of Isaree of the Wild Isles and several other fantasy stories set in the same world, talking about the journey that characters go through in fantasy stories. She focuses on talking about the little things that make a story really matter. I […]
Escapist Book Tours Guest Post: Themes in The Many Shades of Midnight by C. M. Debell
Welcome to my stop on the Escapist Book tour for The Many Shades of Midnight by C. M. Debell! For my part of the tour, I will be sharing a guest post written by the author herself! You will also find information about the author and her book, The Many Shades of Midnight below. Book […]
Book Tour and Guest Post: No Heart for a Thief (Malitu #1) by James Lloyd Dulin
Hey, y’all! I am so thrilled to be part of this Escapist-hosted tour. As most of you probably know, I had the extreme privilege and pleasure to edit No Heart for a Thief. In the time since then, I’ve come to know James and honestly, I am proud to call him a friend. Still, nothing could have prepared me for what he had to say for this guest post. When I approached him with it, he was more than willing to participate, and boy did he deliver! I won’t say any more, though, and will let the author speak for himself. Enjoy!
Guest Post: Why You Should Read Daniel T. Jackson’s ‘The Illborn Saga’ by Tommye Rozee (The Fantasy Review)
Massive thanks to Tommye over at The Fantasy Review for a fantastic guest post, all about Jackson’s Illborn Saga. This is one I hear everyone talking about and for good reason – it is a fantastic indie series that should be a insta-purchase for lovers of sprawling epic fantasy. Make sure to check out Tommye’s […]
Guest Post: Thoughts on Cozy Fantasy by K. R. R. Lockhaven
Welcome to another Guest Post on Fanfiaddict! This one is by K. R. R. Lockhaven, author of The Marauders, the Daughter, and the Dragon. He will be talking about his thoughts on Cozy Fantasy. Enjoy! Cozy Fantasy: Some Scatterbrained Thoughts on the Genre There seems to be a bit of a shift happening in fantasy […]
Guest Post: Surrealism in Fantasy Fiction by Rym Kechacha
We’ve got a guest post for you today! This one is by Rym Kechacka, author of To Catch a Moon! You will be able to find the guest post, along with information about the book and author below! Author Bio/Links Rym Kechacha is a writer living in Norwich. Her debut novel, Dark River, was shortlisted […]
Announcing The Judas Blossom by Stephen Aryan
Hello everyone! Today, I have the immense honor of helping to announce a new Persian inspired Epic Fantasy trilogy from Stephen Aryan and Angry Robot! Read below to get all of the info on this brand new book and series, as well as the first look at the cover of book one, The Judas Blossom! Additionally, the author has written a short guest post on the inspiration behind it!
Book Tour and Guest Post: Chaos (Chaos #1) by Cydney Daemon
Hello and welcome to my stop on the Escapist Book Tours run of Chaos by Cydney Daemon! This time around, I’ve got an incredible guest post by the author about the importance of writing for teenagers, and why YA as representation is crucial.
Guest Post: Why the Farm Boy Hero Trope Still Works in Epic Fantasy by William Heinzen
Welcome to another Escapist Tours Book tour! This time it is for Warrior of Light by William Heinzen! Below you can find information on the book, the author, a guest post by the author himself talking about why the farm boy hero trope still works in epic fantasy, and a GIVEAWAY! Enjoy! Book Blurb Tim […]
Book Tour & Guest Post: Heir of Memory and Shadow (Kingdom Legacy #2) by Rachanee Lumayno
Good evening and welcome to my stop on the Escapist Book Tours celebration of Heir of Memory in Shadow, the second installment of the Kingdom Legacy series by Rachanee Lumayno!
Guest Post: Maps and Mapping in Fantasy by W.P. Wiles
Maps and Mapping in Fantasy by W.P. Wiles Like many others, I found my way into fantasy through maps. My mother read my sister and I The Hobbit, and I delighted in the map on the endpapers, drawn by Tolkien himself. It’s a rather curious map, as it happens, which doesn’t do a great deal […]