Speculative fiction

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Today I’d like to welcome Richard to the blog. Richard is an author and he teaches workshops on world building, so who better to ask for some top tips on world building for your novel? That’s it from me today, I’m handing you over to Richard. Hi everybody and thank you to Debbie ... [Read more...]

Worldbuilding might be a crucial part of your story, but it doesn't have to be hard. Good worldbuilding starts these six basics.

A collection of nine gripping stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you love science fiction and twisted tales, then this book is full of worlds built for you.

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and raising awareness about the challenges to literary freedom that occur in libraries, schools, and bookstores. It highlights books that have been challenged or banned in the United States due to their content being deemed controversial or inappropriate by certain groups or individuals.

A list of recommended sci-fi and fantasy books with high-quality prose and serious or complex themes, including works by Le Guin, Wolfe, Delany, Miéville, and Banks.

These speculative fiction books prove that spec-fic is an incredible genre. Peruse this list, pick a book, and start reading now!

Seeking the strange and unusual? Look to these structurally unconventional speculative fiction novels that diverge from the familiar.

I can’t say I’ve ever heard a bad thing about any of Carolyn Ives Gilman’s work. Dark Orbit is the first of her novels that I’ve read, and it certainly lives up to its reputation. And to the promise of its first two lines: “In the course of Saraswati Callicot’s vagabond career, she had been […]

Excellent works of speculative fiction in translation for your TBR.

What is speculative fiction? Find out and get some examples of notable works of speculative fiction.

50 Science Fiction Plot Ideas and Writing Prompts #scifi short story ideas #novel #plot generator

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Science fiction (often shortened as SF or sci-fi) is a genre of speculative fiction that focuses on the impact of real or imaginary science on its characters. Take a look through the science fiction writing prompts to begin your story.

In this curated collection of science fiction book recommendations, we invite you to journey beyond the confines of reality and immerse yourself in the wonders of speculative fiction. From epic space operas to thought-provoking dystopian tales, these books are guaranteed to transport you to galaxies far, far away and spark your imagination like never before. So buckle up, dear readers, as we prepare for an exhilarating adventure among the stars.

A selection of sci-fi books and collections featuring grim themes and gloomy settings. The works includes dystopias, post-apocalyptic and climate fiction, as well as unsettling sci-fi horror.

As most of you may know, I’m a speculative fiction writer. You’ve probably seen my tagline. It says that I write about dragons, ghosts and spaceships. Sometimes I write about the ghosts of dragons on spaceships. As cute as that is, it’s not quite helpful if you really don’t know what speculative fiction is. So…

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In a not-so-distant future, a mysterious phenomenon causes women to outnumber men 7 to 1. Threatened by this, the government strips women of their rights, leading to a nationwide revolution that brings America to its knees. What will happen when one woman with a tragic past has had enough? $0.99 on Kindle.