Fantasy Novels

One of the more confusing literary genres is fantasy, which is dubbed as a completely made-up magical piece. To everyone who says that, you are very wrong

So you have an idea for an epic fantasy adventure? Here are some things to consider when adding detail to your novel and to jump-start some ideas.

Some important rules for creating the hero, or protagonist, of a fantasy novel.

There are many wonderful fantasy books and series. Here are summaries of a few of my favorites.

With the success of the Twilight series the internet has been flooded with new fans of the modern fantasy setting. These are a few books that I think any modern fantasy enthusiast will definitely enjoy.

Need to get away from it all this summer? Can't afford to go on a vacation? Curl up with one of these top 5 summer fantasy novels and be whisked away to worlds unknown.

My list of the best fantasy novels for young adults.

New releases for Summer 2009 are available. Fantasy novels are endless this summer.

I picked the best novels written with World of Warcraft in mind. If you want to be taken away into a realm of power and magic, these books will be perfect for you.

Are you a diehard fantasy reader, but have trouble finding great new authors that don't just rehash the same old cliches? Check out this list of the top 5 best new fantasy novels from the past few years.

Fantasy as a genre steps outside our reality, but writing realistically can help your readers connect to the story. Here's some tips to help.

From Tolkien to Martin I count down the best works of these fantasy masters.

Tips for writing a fantasy novel

Gender, culture and name meaning can all influence what to name your character. To name him or her, you have to know them inside and out.

No matter how good your novel may be, the words on the spine or front cover of the book can make or break it.

Fantasy novels are very complicated stories to write. The reason why is because they require inventing whole new worlds with entire histories and people groups, religions, languages and monsters.

These five tips are a must for those planning on writing a fantasy novel.

A review of Sarah Monette's Melusine, a fantasy novel with some queer themes.

Nathan Urban, aka James F. Buffett, has published a novel titled Awake the Night about an ancient tribe of werewolves.

A poem from the point of view of a speaker who has learned that nothing in their life was as it seemed.

Godstalk has been one of my favorite fantasy novels for years. It's a funny, slightly sideways sort of epic fantasy.

Putting a new twist on the tropes of fantasy literature can add new life to your writing, if you know how.

Readers looking for traditional fantasy will be pleased to discover this little gem of a novel.

A bright red dragon with exquisite detailing is featured, along with a fairy that sits astride the dragon. She has black hair with red accents, and her clothing is red, with black and red striped tights.

Quotes about fantasy and quotes about reality.

Tyra Banks is branching out into the literary world with a fantasy novel called "Modelland". The first book is scheduled for release in summer 2011 and will be part of a three-book series.

The world of fantasy and reality.

The top 3 choices for fantasy novels that should be made into movies. Post your comments.

Comprised in this article is a list of the top five fantasy authors of the decade.

Nate Barlow adapts a children's fantasy novel for Kerouac Films

Violent sex, meandering plot and unsympathetic characters rob this Lee and Miller effort of any resemblance to their well-loved Liaden series.

How do women's fantasies change over the course of their years? When young, they may dream about being a princess, but over time, their fantasies change.

Lose yourself in dragons, elves, and magic this summer.

With summer reading lists rapidly forming try to squeeze in these five coming books.