Monsters have fascinated me ever since I was a little kid. I remember my public school library had a small section all about classic monsters, with a book for each of the big greats (Creature from the Black Lagoon and Godzilla were my favourites), delving into how they came to be, both in the real world and on the page. I wasn't a brave kid. I was scared of a lot, and it wasn't until my late teens that I was able to endure horror movies. (The Fly and Gremlins both messed me u

A deleted scene from the fantasy book 'Sisters of Jade' by James Downe

Fantasy author James Downe reflects on the highs and lows of 2024, sharing some insights about this year and what's in store for 2025.

A quick look at how to write dialogue in fantasy and sci-fi writing.