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June Author Crush: Robin Hobb, Like Tolkien and R. R. Martin, is a Master Worldbuilder

From Game of Thrones to His Dark Materials, I love all kinds of fantasy. But it's not easy to find a series that ticks off all the boxes: epic but still heartfelt, detailed but not overwhelming, and filled with characters I want to spend book-after-book with daily. More often than not,…

Rachel CarterJune 15, 2017

Fiction

Fantasy Wins: 11 Novels by Female Authors Giving Us Book Fever

A few months ago, we brought you 15 fantasy novels by female authors that are just electrifying the genre. Since then, even more female-written fantasies have -- or are about to! -- hit bookshelves, and we couldn’t be more excited. Here are the best of the best: 11 more fantasy novels…

Rachel CarterJanuary 16, 2017

Fiction

Family Bonds and Magic: 5 Reasons to Pick Up “The Goddess Twins”

In Yodassa Williams’s debut novel, The Goddess Twins (SparkPress), twin 18-year-olds find out they are descended from goddesses when their opera-singer mother is kidnapped. As they meet their extended family, they discover they are so much more than they ever dreamed. 1. A new twist on goddesses Williams creates a…

Amy ReichertJune 18, 2020

Fiction

Epic Fantasy “The 19th Bladesman:” A Fresh Dark World

Love, betrayal, duty and responsibility form the hallmark of The 19th Bladesman (Dark Blade Publishing), an epic fantasy by S. J. Hartland. The first in the Shadow Sword series (the next two coming later this year), The 19th Bladesman introduces us to Telor, a land ruled by kings, queens, the…

Krista BegganFebruary 5, 2019

Fiction

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them: Advice for Writers of Fantasy

Where do you get your news? If you’re like me, it’s a combo of Twitter, Colbert, and as little TV as I can get away with. (And then, the shower-crying.) As we continue to build and populate our fantasy world, it’s worth thinking about where your beekeepers, wenches, and princesses get…

Kim AlexanderAugust 8, 2017

Fiction

Battling to Protect the “Children of D’Hara” in “Witch’s Oath”

Picking up where Wasteland left off, Terry Goodkind's Witch’s Oath (Head of Zeus) — the fourth installment of his “Children of D’Hara” series — finds familiar characters Richard and Kahlan in the middle of a moment of great distress (no spoilers for those who haven’t read episodes 1–3). This time,…

Paige VigliaroloJanuary 29, 2020

Fiction

An Empire’s Fate Falls Into Question in Medieval Fantasy “Sarana and the Dark King”

In the kingdom of Bounten, Queen Ava gives birth to a baby girl with white hair and pale blue eyes. Believing the baby is cursed, the king is left alone with his child for only a few minutes. When Ava’s midwife returns, the infant is dead. Was it a natural…

Joanna PoncavageJune 9, 2021

Fiction

2017 Goodreads Choice Awards: BookTrib’s Top Picks in Every Category

The Goodreads Choice Awards are here once again, and we’re already knee-deep in the semifinal rounds. The books have been narrowed down to 20 choices in each category, and the competition is tougher than ever. Semifinals last until November 12th, with the final round of voting open from the 14th…

BookTribNovember 11, 2017

Fiction

Abused Heroine Gains Insight and Strength from the Gods in Series Opener

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/feed-me-dana-j-wright.jpg Such is the case for Leda Malcolm as she stands on a bridge, about to commit suicide. She’s stuck in a low-paying, miserable job where she is abused mentally and sexually. Her feelings of self-worth have plummeted to nil. Little does she know, as she plunges into the water…

Gevera Bert PiedmontOctober 21, 2020

Fiction

“Outlander” Origins with Author Diana Gabaldon

Take a time-traveling, fiercely independent, brave British nurse, the Scottish highland, a handsome, courageous, redheaded Scottish warrior, passionate love, conflicted love with two husbands, incredibly exciting history and dozens of riveting characters and you have a genre-defying series encompassing historical fiction, science-fiction, romance, fantasy, and of course time-travel. Bestselling author…

Just The Right Book PodcastNovember 30, 2018

Fiction

Move over hobbits and wizards — here come the Dragonriders of Pern

Harpers strike a stirring chord and beat a triumphant cadence – the original dragons are finally coming to life! Warner Brothers has announced its next movie franchise: it is bringing Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Anne McCaffrey’s beloved Dragonriders of Pern series to the big screen. Anne McCaffrey Now that…

Ann NordlandAugust 11, 2014

Fiction

Lev Grossman discusses weaving the power of literary fiction into fantasy

Lev Grossman’s latest novel, The Magician’s Land, hits shelves this week, marking the triumphant close of his New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy. The trilogy is no doubt a beacon on the current rising tide in fantasy readership and writership, a genre which Grossman says is evolving quickly. It’s a…

Angela PalmAugust 11, 2014

Fiction

Interview with ‘Divergent’ Author Veronica Roth and Carve the Mark (Video)

Fans of Star Wars and Divergent will revel in internationally bestselling author Veronica Roth’s stunning new science-fiction fantasy series. On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most…

BookTribJanuary 25, 2017

Fiction

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Folklore and Fiery Romance

This week's AuthorBuzz giveaway features a fiery period romance and a mystical journey with Celtic folklore and magic. Read more from the authors below on how to win a copy for free.

AuthorBuzzFebruary 11, 2019

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Government with Immortal Agenda in Third Installment of “Nocturnals” Vampire Series

Vampires have evolved in the 21st century, striving for a peaceful existence. These modern vampires have lost their need to drink blood from the vein thanks to a billionaire who has spent centuries fixing vampire blood lust and building an empire on the rich's craving for eternal life. Benedictus is…

Elizabeth KonkelSeptember 22, 2022

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10 Dark Academia Reads to Obsess Over this Autumn

Dark academia lurks on the underside of academia — with a focus on the illicit, the murderous and the obsessive. When students become wildly fixated on their studies, they careen into forbidden territory, uncovering secrets that become the subject of the novel. This subgenre's appeal is not unlike the pull…

Megan BeauregardSeptember 23, 2022

June Author Crush: Robin Hobb, Like Tolkien and R. R. Martin, is a Master Worldbuilder

Fantasy Wins: 11 Novels by Female Authors Giving Us Book Fever

Family Bonds and Magic: 5 Reasons to Pick Up “The Goddess Twins”

Epic Fantasy “The 19th Bladesman:” A Fresh Dark World

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them: Advice for Writers of Fantasy

Battling to Protect the “Children of D’Hara” in “Witch’s Oath”

An Empire’s Fate Falls Into Question in Medieval Fantasy “Sarana and the Dark King”

2017 Goodreads Choice Awards: BookTrib’s Top Picks in Every Category

Abused Heroine Gains Insight and Strength from the Gods in Series Opener

“Outlander” Origins with Author Diana Gabaldon

Move over hobbits and wizards — here come the Dragonriders of Pern

Lev Grossman discusses weaving the power of literary fiction into fantasy

Interview with ‘Divergent’ Author Veronica Roth and Carve the Mark (Video)

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Folklore and Fiery Romance

Government with Immortal Agenda in Third Installment of “Nocturnals” Vampire Series

10 Dark Academia Reads to Obsess Over this Autumn

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