by Cole Salao
Gaslamp fantasy is a melding of the historical fiction and fantasy genres. It deals with 19th century-style societies where magic is a prevalent and accepted facet of everyday life. It’s still a baby genre at this point, but gaslamp fantasy is rapidly expanding...
by Cole Salao
In many stories, a hero needs an opposing force to make things interesting. Spine-tingling, hate-provoking villains fill that role nicely. They offer perspectives, emotions, and actions that often contrast those of the heroes, giving readers and viewers a better...
by Cole Salao
From Harry Potter to Batman, well-written heroes provide readers and viewers with an inside perspective of the story. You see the character’s thoughts, feel their emotions, and understand their challenges. Broadly speaking, a hero is the main character of a...
by Cole Salao
Science Fiction is one of literature’s super genres, encompassing many subgenres such as space opera, cyberpunk, and dystopian fiction. It’s a genre of limitless what-ifs about history and the future. From spaceships and intergalactic travel to time travel...
by Cole Salao
Detective fiction is a subgenre of Mystery and Crime fiction that follows the exploits of a detective as they investigate a case. The central character is usually a professional detective (either as part of the police or as a private one), but sometimes they’re...
