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Science fiction, more commonly known as sci-fi, is a genre that deals with somewhat unrealistic or unexpected elements that are presented in a logical, rational, scientific way. This might include adventures in outer space, novels about the future, or even things like genetic mutations. There are several different types of science fiction which are included…
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An Introduction to Fantasy Novels- Part 2
Are you having a hard time delving into the dense shelves of the fantasy genre? It can be confusing, trying to decide which books you might enjoy. There are a few great authors or novels that can help you find a love for fantasy. J.V. Jones writes an action packed, emotional series. There is a…
An Introduction to Fantasy Novels- Part 1
Fantasy novels are books that have a certain unrealistic element, or books that don’t follow the normal rules of reality. This could mean a novel that includes magic or fantastic creatures, such as fairies. It can also mean a realistic story that takes place in a fantasy world, a world that is not Earth and…
The Declaration by Gemma Malley
A futuristic teen book, ‘The Declaration’ looks at what type of place the world would become if immortality became a reality. A drug has come out that can fix the cells in a human’s body, meaning that no one will ever die again. The drawback to this is that no one is allowed to have…
My Heartbeat by Garret Freymann-Weyr
My Heartbeat, a story about the shifting relationships and secrets between a 14 year old girl, her older brother, and her brother’s friend, has an interesting premise. This plot is what first caught my eye, and certainly kept my attention through the entire book. The main character, Ellen, loves hanging out with her brother Link,…
Iron Dragon’s Daughter by Michael Swanwick
When I first started reading this novel, I was thrilled with it. A young girl, Jane, is kept as a slave, in a strange compound where humans seem to be in the minority. She works in a strange type of factory, but soon decides to take her fate into her own hands, and escapes, with…
The Fall of the Kings by Ellen Kushner
I loved Ellen Kushner’s previous work, ‘Swordspoint,’ and hoped that this novel would expand on that story, or at least demonstrate more of the author’s talent. However, I was really disappointed with the book. The story starts off well. Two young men are caught up in a rising political plot. The political drama is also…
How To Think Of A Good Idea To Base A Book On
Can’t think of a good idea for a book? Want to create a bestseller that will impress everyone? No problem! It can be difficult to think of an intriguing idea for a book that will really catch people’s attention, but it is not as hard as you think. Follow these tips and you will soon…
How To Avoid Writers Block When Writing A Book
Deciding to take the leap and write a book is a very brave thing to do. Writing a book takes much time, effort, determination and perseverance. You must be willing to donate your time if you wish to create a bestseller that will get you noticed. Whether you have a wonderful idea for a book…
Dark Water. . .scariest ever
I couldn’t ever forget the scariest movie I have ever watched was DARK WATER (Original-Japan version) because there was a remake of the same movie done in the USA but for me the original version was better. Let me share you the plot of the movie. Yoshimi Matsubara (Hitomi Kuroki), in the midst of a…