THE HISTORY OF FANTASY. Not to be confused with science-fiction, which is predominantly drawn from modern technology and a writers projections of the future, fantasy is a culmination of ideas that returns us to, and utilises, the history and mythology of many different cultures.

Science fiction can be seen as a fut... continue reading

Book 1 of The Runelords: The Sum of all Men is the fantasy debut by
newcomer David Farland. CRAP!!! David Farland, the emerging star of the
genre, doesnt even exist. Its a penname. The man behind the bullshit is
Dave Wolverton (if thats his real name) and hes been around for
donkeys. This is no budding young talent... continue reading

Why have we been lied to? Because Dave Farland is in the marketing
business, thats why. Before he wrote the book he developed the world,
the magic and an idea of the art and imagery. This isn't unusual, but I
sense a pattern forming here; today Farland has a very shmick website,
comic books, and an 80 million dolla... continue reading

Although the five-book Necroscope series is marketed within the horror
genre, Brian Lumley manages to infuse both science-fiction and
fantasy-adventure into his work. This is what makes it so great.Now
for everyone who has read some Stephen King, let me say The Lumster
makes him look like a bit of a pussy. Yes that... continue reading

George R. R. Martin was a writer and a producer for
the TV series, Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990), and wrote a number of
teleplays for episodes of this series. Now if I remember correctly,
Beauty and the Beast sucked, or if it didn't then, it's probably dated
now. So how does a person redeem himself of s... continue reading

After 200 years or so of European settlement in the Land Down-Under many Australians assume that this country, in comparison with others, is one lacking in both culture and history. What many dont realize however is that Australia has claim to a unique culture that precedes the arrival of Captain Cooks First Fle... continue reading

Although the Fantasy genre is something of a forte for me, I am active
in all forms of the fictitious narrative. A good work of fiction means
more to the Lord Winterborne than any palace of gold, or even the love
of a soft woman. That is why from time to time I will write the odd
review that is outside of what I co... continue reading

Unknown to many Alan Dean Foster, the author of the classic sci-fi
thrillers Alien, Aliens and Alien3, also created a rare masterpiece
with his 'Spellsinger' novels. These books may sound crazy and I guess
they are a little, but you would do well to remember that it's Alan
Dean Foster were talking about, and for al... continue reading

Raymond E. Feist is back! Read Talon of the
Silver Hawk and King of Foxes and become an honorary member of the
Conclave of Shadows, Feists eagerly awaited new series. And trust Lord
Winterborne when he says, If you like Feisty hell, if you like books
you won't be disappointed. Where to start? Raymond E.... continue reading

I never thought I would say this but Robert Jordan has disappointed, and I have nightmares that he will continue to do so. By the end of Book 9 of The Wheel of Time (Winters Heart) I was as enthused as ever; Rand al Thor the Dragon Reborn cleanses the Dark Ones taint from the male half of the True Source, in what has... continue reading

27 years and three series after The Sword of Shannara became the first
work of fiction ever to appear on the New York Times Bestseller List,
author Terry Brooks once again rekindles the magic of Shannara. And it
seems no one can get enough of the Four Lands. In Book One of The High Druid of Shannara, Jarka Ruus, beg... continue reading