Great news! Three of my poems, “The Threshold Machine,” “The River Beckons,” and “To My Daughter,” will be published in the Autumn 2018 issue of Illumen magazine! Illumen is a print journal of speculative poetry, which publisher Alban Lake defines as “the application of imagination to reality.” Comprising science fiction, fantasy, folklore, myth, surrealism, horror,…Continue reading Three poems forthcoming in Illumen!
Tag: speculative fiction
Book review: The Fifth Season
Mind. Blown. I finished the first book in N.K. Jemison’s Hugo-award-winning The Broken Earth trilogy, The Fifth Season, and I’m reeling from its sheer awesomeness. This speculative fiction novel for adults encompasses a vast, immersive, world that resonates with our own culture, particularly the way we treat anyone we deem “other.” The plot is continually…Continue reading Book review: The Fifth Season
Book review: YA fantasy books with strong girls
Welcome to Part 3 of my book review series featuring speculative literature books with strong girl protagonists. In previous installments, I listed books for younger middle grade readers (ages 8-10) and middle grade readers (10-12). This post emphasizes readers 12-16, moving into the young adult category. (By the way, my age recommendations are based on…Continue reading Book review: YA fantasy books with strong girls
Book review: Middle Grade fantasy books with strong girls
Here’s part II of my new series reviewing speculative fiction books for kids that feature strong female characters. Last week, I introduced books for younger middle grade readers (ages 8-10). This week, it’s all about the tweens. Check back; I plan to update this list regularly, particularly with more culturally diverse authors and protagonists. Middle Grade Ages…Continue reading Book review: Middle Grade fantasy books with strong girls
Book review: Younger fantasy books with strong girls
I love a good fantasy (or speculative fiction). Transport me to another realm and I don’t wanna come back. Well, unless it’s a dystopian world. Then where we are now doesn’t look so bad. Usually. So imagine my delight in finding a batch of recent fantasy books for kids featuring strong female leads. I plan…Continue reading Book review: Younger fantasy books with strong girls
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