April Showers Bring May Flowers: 5 Books about Resilience

As the gloomy, rainy days of April pass into the springtime sun of May, they also bring to my mind the blooming of stories in the realms of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and speculative fiction. I invite you to join me on a delightful journey through a selection of books that celebrate the timely theme

#TBT: The Impact of Science Fiction and Fantasy Zines

Dear Reader, As a scifi and fantasy fan, I have always loved the world of zines. These small, independent magazines have been a staple of the genre for decades, providing a platform for new and established writers to showcase their work [1]. But beyond simply providing a place for writers to publish their stories, zines

Magical Monday: 6 Literary Metamorphoses

Involuntary or forced magical transformations toe the line between horror, humor, and fantasy depending on the author’s slant. Here are 6 novels or short stories that explore the concept of forced metamorphosis from the perspective of the main character, spanning the genres of children’s fantasy, to horror, to classical literature. I bet you’ll find some

Humor Me this #TBT: 5 Books that Embrace Silliness

Sometimes, life can be excessively serious. Jobs, taxes (ugh), planning what to eat for dinner every. single. evening. Sometimes, you just need a break. And today being #ThrowBackThursday, there couldn’t be a better opportunity to skip down memory lane and revisit some of my favorite blast-from-the-past laughs. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by

The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

Wow. This book. Let me start by saying I am not a frequent reader of contemporary literature. I need escapism in the extreme–other worlds, other universes, magic, quests, doom! Modern-day real life stories, where everyone goes to yoga class and owns a cellphone, are not my cup of tea. Neither am I a frequent reader