romance novels I touch my elf: the rise of "romantasy," with sex, supernatural encounters, and strong heroines Carolyn Townsend

fantasy Peter Bebergal's "Appendix N" in a revised, expanded edition Gareth Branwyn

books New full-color hardcover Elfquest collection coming from Dark Horse Comics Rob Beschizza

books Elfquest animated series in the works Rob Beschizza

deaths Science fiction author Terry Bisson dead at 81 Rob Beschizza

scotland Scottish politician resigns over "sexy" "Satanic" novels Thom Dunn

Dungeons and Dragons Happy Dragon Tuesday! Jennifer Sandlin

television Ain't it Fun: new graphic novel reveals the untold story of Cleveland's punk music scene Lee Keeler

compounds Shampoo king wants to become a war lord with a "quite sizable compound" Rob Beschizza

crime Memory smuggler caught with hundreds of SSD drives taped to waist Rob Beschizza

books Checking out the Black Speculative Arts Movement Elías Villoro

science fiction Octavia Butler's Kindred to premiere on Hulu on December 13 Elías Villoro

planes Fantasy nuclear-powered "flying hotel" is the Hiroshima of Hindenburgs Devin Nealy

science fiction Analyzing the classism of sci-fi protagonists Thom Dunn

books The rise of Magical Realism Devin Nealy

books John Darnielle's new novel is a riveting metafictional meditation on true crime stories Thom Dunn

art Legendary fantasy artist Chris Achilleos dead at 74 Rob Beschizza

books Texas lawmakers considering a ban on 850 books. Here's the full list. Thom Dunn

kickstarter Kickstart this cool new comic of North American folktales by Indigenous artists Thom Dunn

science fiction Elfquest audio movie kickstarter ends today Rob Beschizza