by Megan Leigh | November 22, 2018 | 5 Q's, Blog, Uncategorised
In niche genres, independent publishers are more important than ever before. And one of the best speculative fiction presses currently out there is Luna Press. If you’ve never had the opportunity to speak to Francesca, I can’t recommend it highly enough –...
by Megan Leigh | September 6, 2018 | Uncategorised
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSLucy and Charlotte talk to horror writer Catriona Ward about the art of the horror novel and her books Rawblood and Little Eve. For full episode notes, visit...
by Megan Leigh | August 23, 2018 | Uncategorised
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSA Charlotte and Lucy special! After the success of our Labyrinth episode, we thought we’d have a bit of fun and take another look at one of our favourite films: The Dark Crystal. How does it hold up after 36...
by Megan Leigh | August 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSocial inequality and the unequal distribution of wealth is more prevalent than ever and it’s a subject that sits at the heart of Dr Vic James’ fantasy trilogy. We talk to her about power plays and...
by Megan Leigh | July 26, 2018 | Uncategorised
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSHaving already looked at women’s jobs in science fiction, we decided to turn our critical gaze to fantasy. Fantasy fiction tends to mimic the world that we know, whether historical or contemporary, but alters...
by Megan Leigh | July 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe spoke with author Anna Smith Spark, Queen of Grimdark, to try and get to the bottom of what exactly Grimdark is. “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.” Full episode notes,...
