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Hope in Fantasy

I am of the fervent belief that speculative fiction is the literature of hope. Successful grimdark authors like G.R.R. Martin and Joe Abercrombie and popular dystopian sagas like The Hunger Games notwithstanding, I believe that the main function of speculative fiction is to imagine a better world that could exist,…

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Stephanie January 15, 2016 May 27, 2016My Writing Process, Writing Fantasy epic fantasy, fantasy, hope, writing fantasy series 3

Deconstructing the Strong Female Character in Fantasy

A collage of faces of strong female characters in fantasy literature

Strong Female Character is a term we’ve heard a lot in the past few years. A lot of people seem to think a Strong Female Character is a girl who kicks ass and takes names, doesn’t need anyone, and likes weapons and black leather. I have a slightly different definition…

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Stephanie September 4, 2015 May 27, 2016Reading, Writing Fantasy character development, writing fantasy series 4
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