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Ranting Dragon’s Favorite Speculative Subgenre

Written by Stephan on Aug 19, 2012 | 11 comments | Forum Discussion
Speculative fiction isn’t an old genre. While its subgenres have been around forever, they have only recently been grouped as...

Things That Bug Me About Fantasy

Written by Dan on Aug 17, 2012 | 19 comments | Forum Discussion
With a title like that, what could this article possibly be about that won’t just make me look like a goon? Don’t get me wrong;...

Light Touch Paper, Stand Clear edited by Edwina Harvey and Simon Petrie

Written by Michelle on Aug 15, 2012 | No comments | Forum Discussion
Light Touch Paper, Stand Clear is a loosely themed speculative fiction anthology, edited by Edwina Harvey and Simon Petrie, two of the...

Seawitch (Greywalker #7) by Kat Richardson

Written by Garrett on Aug 7, 2012 | No comments | Forum Discussion
Seawitch is the seventh novel of the nationally bestselling Greywalker series by Kat Richardson. Private investigator and Greywalker Harper...

Shadow Show edited by Sam Weller and Mort Castle

Written by Janea on Aug 6, 2012 | 2 comments | Forum Discussion
When the Ranting Dragon was first contacted about reviewing Shadow Show, I was intrigued. A collection of short stories honoring Ray...

Top Twenty Most Anticipated Science Fiction and Fantasy Releases of August 2012 and a Competition!

Written by Stephan on Jul 30, 2012 | 10 comments | Forum Discussion
As July—a great month for fans of speculative fiction—draws to an end, August is already attempting to beat it in greatness. It should...

Ranting Dragon’s Favorite Magic System

Written by Stephan on Jul 22, 2012 | 16 comments | Forum Discussion
Magic is probably the foundation of all things fantasy. It comes in many styles, systems, flavors, and colors. Some fantasy authors use...

Movie Review of Fright Night

Written by Ashik on Jul 18, 2012 | No comments | Forum Discussion
Fright Night is a remake of the 1985 film of the same name. Charlie Brewster lives just outside of Las Vegas and his life is finally...

Magician: Apprentice (Riftwar Saga #1) by Raymond E. Feist

Written by Cameron on Jul 17, 2012 | 13 comments | Forum Discussion
Raymond Feist initially wrote a long novel called Magician, the beginning of Feist’s bestselling Riftwar saga. Magician was considered...

Twenty Must-read Indie Fantasy & Science Fiction Novels – An Introduction to Self-Published Books Worth a Look

Written by Guest Writer on Jul 12, 2012 | 21 comments | Forum Discussion
My name is Michael J. Sullivan. I was asked by The Ranting Dragon to create a list introducing readers to some of the best self-published...

The Dark Thorn by Shawn Speakman

Written by Stephan on Jul 9, 2012 | No comments | Forum Discussion
Shawn Speakman is no stranger to the world of speculative fiction. The owner of popular online bookstore The Signed Page and webmaster to...

Top Five Novels of the First Half of 2012

Written by Stephan on Jul 5, 2012 | 5 comments | Forum Discussion
July 1st marked the halfway point of the year. That means it’s time to look at those books of 2012 that have been The Ranting Dragon’s...

Blackbirds (Miriam Black #1) by Chuck Wendig

Written by Garrett on Jul 3, 2012 | 2 comments | Forum Discussion
Carpet noodle: Just one of the many intriguing things about Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig, the first installment in his new Miriam Black...

Ranting Dragon’s Favorite Children’s Novel

Written by Stephan on Jul 1, 2012 | 6 comments | Forum Discussion
Did you grow up reading books? Are there any particular books you read as a child that you have fond memories of? Our staff members...

Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) by Robin LaFevers

Written by Janea on Jun 28, 2012 | One comment | Forum Discussion
Grave Mercy is Robin LaFevers’ first foray into young adult literature and is the first volume in a contracted trilogy. This book has...
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