by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 19, 2020 | General Fiction, History, literature
Can you discuss the fantasy genre without mentioning medieval history? That’s unlikely, particularly in a Western context. The fantasy genre uses many medieval motifs, ranging from inns and taverns to knights and chivalry. Those familiar with Lord of the Rings,...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 12, 2020 | Liberty, literature
Naomi Novik, bestselling author of Uprooted, found herself in a pickle on Twitter. Her upcoming book, A Deadly Education, was labelled by some as ‘offensive.’ The problematic aspect? A description about dreadlocks. Few hours later, Novik releases an...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 14, 2020 | General Fiction, Writing Tips
This post contains affiliate links. World building is criteria for many fantasy fans, drawn to well fleshed out worlds and unique magic systems. This makes sense. World building is a wonderful opportunity for writers to show their originality. Yet fantasy authors can...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 22, 2019 | Cinema, General Fiction, Television
We all know what fantasy is. However, we use more specific terms such as ‘paranormal’. or ‘high fantasy’ to describe books. But what do they mean? Let’s discuss fantasy subgenres! Low Fantasy A Still From Harry Potter A mild form of...
