tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50061520252801412462026-04-08T03:18:38.691-04:00Supernatural UndergroundUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-47564291856405546522026-04-02T00:16:00.001-04:002026-04-02T00:17:16.425-04:00A Hiatus On Heroines...Just For Now! .The life authorial has gotten a tad busy, with the 'b' that is for bustle, buzzing around ('like a blue-ass fly' as our Aussie friends like to say :D ) and beavering away!So much so that I cannot do the heroines justice for today, so I'm calling a heroines hiatus until after the Easter holiday, and its aftermath, is done and dusted.Instead, for both those who are set to enjoy a break and Helen Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509185824465377150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-62441303761822867512026-03-20T20:02:33.106-04:002026-03-20T20:02:33.106-04:00From the Backlist: Reluctant HeroesArt by tsaloka on PixabayWelcome to another post in the Supernatural Underground Backlist Series. Today's feature is from the powerhouse author Amanda Arista. AND! If you are lucky enough to be in Texas in April 2026, she is giving an all-day, immersive workshop there, at the Texas Two–Step Writers Conference.It's designed to help
writers gain clarity, confidence, SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-32081553012820610182026-03-16T02:30:00.002-04:002026-03-16T20:49:14.178-04:00Fiction Predictions: Octavia Butler's Vision of the Future Octavia Butler's One Simple Prophesy - Image - Literary HubWelcome to the March 2026 issue of Fiction Predictions here on the Supernatural Underground Blog. I hope you are enjoying the series. The AuthorToday's author spotlight is Octavia Butler, an extraordinary creative and the first SF writer to win a MacArthur Fellowship (“genius” grant). Throughout her career, she Kim Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697828711081399249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-49613408791573220262026-03-09T06:42:00.000-04:002026-03-09T06:42:36.729-04:00From The Backlist: "Modern Day Faery Tales Drawn From Fantasy and Folklore" by Terri Garey .It's backlist time again, and this month we're sharing Terri Garey's wonderful take on Urban Fantasy and its origins in myth, fairytale, and folklore.Enjoy!Urban Fantasy: Modern Day Faery Tales Drawn From Fantasy and Folklore~ by Terri Garey ... I write Urban Fantasy, which is
basically fiction that’s set in the real world, yet contains aspects of the
supernatural or fantastic. SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-6829126465307687012026-03-02T05:45:00.001-05:002026-03-02T05:46:34.938-05:00A Year of Heroines #2 -- Yeine Darr and Rowan Birchmoon .As mentioned last month, with completion of The Wall of Night (WALL) series I've been giving some thought to heroines in Fantasy -- all of which has prompted me to focus on them as m'theme for 2026! Each month, I'll take a heroine (or two!) from a favorite book and contrast-and-compare with a 'leading lady' from the WALL series.This month, I'm checking in on Yeine Darr from NK Helen Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509185824465377150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-35185540772317285202026-02-20T17:56:00.000-05:002026-02-20T17:56:01.044-05:00From the Backlist - Streetwise Heroines Arcane's Vi - Framed Poster Welcome to another post in the Supernatural Underground Backlist Series. Today's feature is from the wonderful Helen Lowe who is currently bringing us insights and highlights of Heroines as she reflects on them and her Wall of Night Series.We thought it would be fun to take a peak at her thoughts over a decade ago! This post come from February 2014 and SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-74747605831157312342026-02-16T05:00:00.005-05:002026-02-16T18:40:38.578-05:00Fiction Predictions - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by nikogeyerWelcome to the February 2026 issue of Fiction Predictions on the Supernatural Underground Blog. This next book is very dear to my heart, and also uncanny in its prediction of the future.The HistoryWhen I was five years old, my dad took my brother and me to the drive-in to see Salila from the Amassia Series20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Kim Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697828711081399249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-81799191478039754002026-02-10T16:10:31.329-05:002026-02-10T16:10:31.329-05:00From The Backlist: "Why Do People Like to Read Scary Stories?" by Merrie Destefano .It's that time -- and when it comes to backlist posts, this take on why we love a scary story is hard to beat.It's penned by the fabulous Merrie Destefano, and we think you'll enjoy it every bit as much as we do. Why Do People Like to Read Scary Stories?by Merrie DestefanoThe sun goes down, the sounds of the city grow quiet, and the rest of
the family nestles, safe and sound in a SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-71158389494163399802026-02-02T05:30:24.017-05:002026-02-02T05:30:24.017-05:00Welcome To A Year Of Heroines: #1 — Aerin, Elfrid, & Malian of Night .I am delighted to share the very good news that early last month I sent the manuscript for The Wall Of Night (WALL) series finale to Harper Voyager. The Wall of Night series, Books 1 - 3 (USA)Although it will be some time yet before it reaches readers, I have been reflecting on the epic nature of the series, which is very much at the high-heroic end of the fantasy spectrum. Helen Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509185824465377150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-8145484095595560202026-01-16T19:54:00.004-05:002026-01-17T17:06:00.407-05:00Fiction Predictions - When Writers Become SeersBetter Tomorrow by YuumeiARTHello, Supernatural Underground Community!A new year is here, and with it begins my new monthly series of posts. The theme for 2026 (drum roll) is Fiction Preditions.It was sparked by the question: "How can authors write a work of fiction about society or technology, and then, decades later, we are living it?"IntroductionEven the possibility of this happening provokes Kim Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697828711081399249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-54715498144558258592026-01-10T13:20:31.827-05:002026-01-10T13:20:31.827-05:00From The Backlist: "Making A Book Trailer" by Dakota Banks .We all love a great book trailer -- and Dakota Banks' "how to" is an equally great read. This is an excerpt from the original post, but fear not, there's a link at the end so you can click through to read it all! Also, Dakota currently has a giveaway for all four of her Immortal Path series' e-books, so you may like to check that out as well. :-)Enjoy!Making A Book Trailer&SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-35571737414025377242026-01-02T02:50:00.000-05:002026-01-02T02:50:17.147-05:00Happy New Year -- & A Wrap on 2025! .Happy New Year, Supernatural Undergrounders! I hope life brings us all some beach -- or beach analog -- goodness in 2026.I also understand that we're entering the Year of the Fire Horse (although not until the end of February), which sounds like there may be action and excitement of the positive sort in store. All digits pretzelled that shall prove to be the case.The Year of the Horse, Helen Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509185824465377150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-19677517059162601962025-12-26T19:27:00.004-05:002025-12-26T19:37:46.288-05:00From the Backlist: Writing Resolutions for the New Year "Now What?" by Yaoyao Ma Van As Welcome to the last post of 2025 where we highlight an insightful look at ways writers, and readers, can make a great start to 2026. Writing Resolutions for the New Year by T FrohockEnjoy this addition of From the Backlist, and have a safe and wonderful celebration!***
Writing Resolutions for the New Year
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Or the new month, or SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-22338658837470954712025-12-16T04:30:00.001-05:002025-12-16T04:30:00.114-05:00Art of Adaptation - 11 Ways Authors Must AdaptMy Demon adaptation on Webtunes!Hello, Sup readers and writers!We have arrived at the end of the year, and it seems most fitting that I make this post a wrap-up of the previous eleven months, highlighting how authors must use adaptation in their writing.Some of the best film adaptations on Netflix!From adapting novels to film, games and videos to writing with AI, and all the way to dealing with Kim Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697828711081399249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-63221545978066371362025-12-02T05:15:00.000-05:002025-12-02T05:15:24.146-05:00Great Leaders in Speculative Fiction #11: Faramir in "The Lord of the Rings"."I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend." ~ Faramir, The Lord of the RingsWelp, here we are in December -- & ready to spend time with another of speculative fiction's great leaders. It's the last post of the year in this series, but by no means the least, because the character is Helen Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509185824465377150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-6096619948798387422025-11-26T19:49:00.001-05:002025-12-01T21:47:56.563-05:00From the Backlist: The Importance of BuddiesBuffy the Vampire Slayer Cast for Reboot Grows!
Maria Lattila |
July 25, 2025The end-of-the-month pick for From the Backlist has gone to the awesome Helen Lowe's The Importance of Buddies. Written early November, 2011, I don't think she even had thanksgiving in mind that early in the month, but among the wonderful SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-61818583888502338832025-11-16T04:00:00.001-05:002025-11-16T04:00:00.321-05:00The Art of Adaptation - On TimeFrench
chef Yeon Ji Yeong wins a top competition but mysteriously lands in
Joseon Dynasty, where she must cook fusion royal cuisine for a
tyrannical king with an extremely sensitive palate. Bon Appétit Your Majesty Welcome to the Sup!Today's instalment of my 2025 series, The Art of Adaptation, is focused on TIME and the direction it flows. I've written about this before Kim Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697828711081399249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-61131129510878070832025-11-10T02:10:00.003-05:002025-11-10T02:10:51.161-05:00From The Backlist: Eat, Drink, Magic! .We're definitely into the season now where food is a large part of the festive magic — so we just had to refeature Helen Lowe's Eat, Pray, Magic for our backlist post. In it, Helen shares and celebrates the importance of food & foodie celebration to the genre. We think it's a humdinger, so read and enjoy!Eat, Drink, Magic -- Fun With Food in Fantasy Fictionby Helen SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-41536079877321449442025-11-02T05:18:00.001-05:002025-11-02T05:18:15.512-05:00Great Leaders In Speculative Fiction #10: Coltaine in "Deadhouse Gates" by Steven Erikson .Draw near, gentle readers, and let me tell you of Coltaine and the Chain of Dogs! Know, too, that my tale is praise — for no series on great leadership in the pages of speculative fiction could be complete without Coltaine.Coltaine: © Jason DementFor those who know the Malazan Book of the Fallen (Malazan) series by Steven Erikson, I suspect no more need be said. For others, to Helen Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509185824465377150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-36136431712232792232025-10-22T17:48:00.002-04:002025-10-22T17:48:13.921-04:00From the Backlist: Tis the Witching HourWarm Bodies - Love with an Emo Zombie - SalonWelcome to the Back-list! Today we are featuring Amanda Arista's 2013 post, focusing on the one thing that can send shivers straight up the spine. Fear is such a powerful sensation, don't you think? ... so tell us, do you have this one?Read Amanda's full post HERE!
Tis the witching hour: The one irrational fear of Amanda Arista
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SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-45949874159111912882025-10-16T02:30:00.002-04:002025-11-15T21:41:46.303-05:00The Art of Adaptation - Take Five Seabreeze Jazz FestWelcome to the Sup!Today's instalment of my 2025 series, The Art of Adaptation, is focused on taking five. In other words, taking a break. In this context, we know that most authors have adapted to an intense and competitive work expectation, but is this good for us? Our creativity?Do we have to work so hard to meet deadlines and other expectations? NoKim Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697828711081399249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-21680270704759603662025-10-13T02:50:00.000-04:002025-10-13T02:50:05.919-04:00From The Backlist: "Halloween Cometh" by Merrie Destefano .We're into that month -- so we can think of no better way to herald Halloween than with a backlist post on that very topic. And from the wonderful Merrie Destefano, no less!Enjoy!Halloween Cometh~ by Merrie DestefanoWhen I was a kid, Halloween was always my favorite holiday. Autumn came with brisk winds and falling leaves and carved pumpkins that lined everyone’s porches. Days grew shorterSUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-51592196462076560122025-10-02T05:47:00.000-04:002025-10-02T05:47:38.132-04:00Great Leaders in Speculative Fiction #9: Katsa and Bitterblue in Kristin Cashore's "Graceling Realms" .You may recall, way back in March, that I couldn't decide between Dalinar Kholin and Kaladin, when it came to picking a leader to feature in Brandon Sanderson's "Stormlight Archive" series. And I feel pretty much the same when it comes to Katsa and Bitterblue, from Kristin Cashore's "Graceling Realms" series. In the case of Dalinar and Kaladin I went with both, so I'm going to Helen Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509185824465377150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-48224173968213397172025-09-20T21:18:00.001-04:002025-09-20T21:18:14.186-04:00From the Backlist - New Moon Rising In Tarot reading, the Ace of Cups means joy and inner peace from friends and family. In the Rider–Waite–Smith deck, the five streams pouring out of the cup represent the five senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.[ Welcome back to the Supernatural Underground Back List! On the brink of the New Moon in Virgo (a partial solar eclipse at the very end degree of the SUAdministratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318014534706169025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006152025280141246.post-69933563367762512712025-09-16T16:24:00.002-04:002025-11-15T21:42:59.436-05:00The Art of Adaptation - Crafting Mood with LanguageSam Reid as Lestat de Lion Court in the 2022 series Interview with the Vampire, based on the novel by Anne Rice.Welcome, everyone, to another post in the Art of Adaptation Series. Today, let's look at the power of language and how we can use it to change mood, feelings and emotional response to the narrative.The Power of LanguageLanguage is a remarkable tool that shapes not only what we say but Kim Falconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12697828711081399249noreply@blogger.com0