Fantastes

speculative fiction

  • The Thrill of the Series

    TODAY: Classic Speculative Fiction Series The first of three posts: Classic series (today), Some of my Favorites, Problem series The appeal of a series of novels vs. a standalone I admit it: while I admire and enjoy short fiction, my… Continue reading

  • Three recent literary dystopian novels

    A dystopian novel gives a cautionary and prophetic glimpse into the disastrous place the ordinary world is in danger of becoming. Often these literary glimpses are grim, because the circumstances these novels critique are grim. Some dystopian novels might be… Continue reading

  • Two of my books featured on the LitNuts web site!

    LitNuts is a web site for book lovers. Two of mine, the fantasy novel Blackbird Rising, book I of the Harbingers series, and The Entwining Protocols, an SF novel, are among their recent featured books. Take a look, and stay… Continue reading