Mark Lord's Praeter Naturam: Medieval (Middle Ages) History, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Historical Fiction

Fantasy short stories publishes its first issue

Mark — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:44:53 +0000

One of my guises is as editor of a new publication called Fantasy Short Stories. The first issue of which is now available. Hope you enjoy it! I think we’ve got an excellent selection of stories available for you here, so please do take a look. To get hold of a copy please see the [...]

Fantasy Fiction would be good if it wasn’t for the silly names?

Mark — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:02:30 +0000

I have been discussing the aversion of a friend to fantasy fiction and tv/film and it’s interesting to note that their main problem with the genre – citing in particular Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, were the silly names – Mordor, Frodo, Targaryen etc. Why should they care about characters who were [...]

Fantasy Fiction News Daily April 29, 2012

Mark — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:35:46 +0000

Here’s a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction Books: An intelligent escape from mundane to fantasy – Daily News & Analysis Books: An intelligent escape from mundane to fantasyDaily News & AnalysisOnce initiated into comics and illustrative books, one gradually delves into several genres of books – fiction, biographies, inspirational, science fiction, [...]

Fantasy Fiction News Daily April 28, 2012

Mark — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:38:09 +0000

Here’s a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction Darth Vader, Batman and Captain Picard in the same room – Halifax News Net Halifax News Net Darth Vader, Batman and Captain Picard in the same roomHalifax News NetStarting May 18, the museum will be hosting the Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from [...]

Fantasy Fiction News Daily April 27, 2012

Mark — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:31:48 +0000

Here’s a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction Independent Science Fiction Series You Should Be Reading – Huffington Post UK (blog) Independent Science Fiction Series You Should Be ReadingHuffington Post UK (blog)If you're a voracious science fiction reader you'll be well aware that the traditional print publishing houses aren't capable of keeping [...]

Fantasy Fiction News Daily April 26, 2012

Mark — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:35:05 +0000

Here’s a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction Tor ditches DRM-protection from its e-book library – BBC News BBC News Tor ditches DRM-protection from its e-book libraryBBC NewsScience fiction publisher Tor UK is dropping digital rights management from its e-books alongside a similar move by its US partners. DRM is used as [...]

Fantasy Fiction News Daily April 25, 2012

Mark — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:32:01 +0000

Here’s a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction Read AF*cking Book: "Beyond Binary" Is Genderqueering Speculative Fiction – Autostraddle Read AF*cking Book: "Beyond Binary" Is Genderqueering Speculative FictionAutostraddleHere is what it is: 17 stories of really excellent speculative (read: sci fi and fantasy, but also both/neither) fiction about people with all sorts [...]

Fantasy Fiction News Daily April 24, 2012

Mark — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:31:20 +0000

Here’s a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction A day with authors: GenreCon 2012 – Petrolia Topic A day with authors: GenreCon 2012Petrolia TopicSarnia — GenreCon, a free literary convention featuring several mystery, science fiction, horror and fantasy authors, returns to Sarnia Library on Saturday, May 5. Providing fans and local writers [...]

Fantasy Fiction News Daily April 23, 2012

Mark — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:30:06 +0000

Here’s a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction Photos Find Fictional Fun in Amateur Space Program – Wired News Wired News Photos Find Fictional Fun in Amateur Space ProgramWired NewsToday, Spanish photographer Cristina De Middel's photo project, Afronauts, creates a fictional documentation of these efforts. The result is a fact-bending, visually striking [...]

Fantasy Fiction News Daily April 22, 2012

Mark — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:31:18 +0000

Here’s a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction Science fiction writer and Tulsa native Kathy "KD" Wentworth dies at 61 – Tulsa World Science fiction writer and Tulsa native Kathy "KD" Wentworth dies at 61Tulsa WorldAlthough a few were mystery stories, no genre could ever supplant science-fiction fantasy in Wentworth's heart. Her [...]