Whoa, We’re Halfway There: The Best SFF Books of the Year So Far
We've reached the halfway mark of 2025, so it's time to reflect for a moment on some of the best sci-fi and fantasy books of the year so far.
https://bookriot.com/the-best-sff-books-of-2025-so-far/
Brigitte Knightley: On Building the Ultimate Enemies-to-Lovers Romantasy
In this interview, author Brigitte Knightley discusses writing polar-opposite main characters in her new romantasy, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy.
https://www.writersdigest.com/brigitte-knightley-on-building-the-ultimate-enemies-to-lovers-romantasy
#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #Romance #ScienceFictionFantasy
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Sapphic Moby Dick in Space—and More SFF Links
Are you excited for Alexis Hall's sci-fi debut?
https://bookriot.com/sapphic-moby-dick-in-space/
12 of the Most Exciting New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of July 2025
Put your phasers on silent and get ready to add these great new sci-fi and fantasy books out in July to your TBR!
https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-july-2025/
Reclaiming Alternate History: How Speculative Fiction Can Resist Toxic Historical Revisionism
Author Vaishnavi Patel discusses the power of speculative fiction to help authors tackle complex questions from often politicized pasts.
https://www.writersdigest.com/reclaiming-alternate-history-how-speculative-fiction-can-resist-toxic-historical-revisionism
#Genre #Historical #Literary #ScienceFictionFantasy #WriteBetterFiction
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This Hard-Boiled Fantasy Noir is Full of Surprises
Tochi Onyebuchi's latest book brilliantly combines violence and comedy; one minute I guffawed, the next I was at the edge of my seat.
https://bookriot.com/harmattan-season-by-tochi-onyebuchi/
Forgotten 1990s Sci-Fi Shows—and More SFF Links
Have you seen any of these shows?
https://bookriot.com/forgotten-1990s-sci-fi-shows/
Romancing the Fantasy: What’s Next in the Bestselling Romantasy Market?
Romantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy—whatever you call it, the hot new fantasy sub-genre is here to stay. While there are slightly different genre expectations for romantic fantasy versus fantasy romance,...
https://www.writersdigest.com/romancing-the-fantasy-whats-next-in-the-bestselling-romantasy-market
#Genre #Romance #ScienceFictionFantasy #WriteBetterFiction #FictionMarkets
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Too Soon? 7 Exciting SFF Books Coming in Early 2026
Which of these 2026 SFF books are you adding to your TBR?
https://bookriot.com/sff-books-coming-in-early-2026/
The 10 Most Anticipated Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the Rest of 2025
Place your library holds and preorders now on the most anticipated new sci-fi and fantasy books out in the rest of 2025!
https://bookriot.com/most-anticipated-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-of-the-rest-of-2025/
Magical Meals: 7 YA Fantasy Reads for Foodies
These YA fantasy reads for foodies feature scrumptious bites, delightful drinks, and magical storylines to whet your appetite.
https://bookriot.com/ya-fantasy-reads-for-foodies/
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Scarred by The NeverEnding Story—and More SFF Links
What children's movie upset you as a kid?
https://bookriot.com/scarred-by-the-neverending-story/
Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen: 5 Great Fantasy Books with Gods
Whether they're fighting each other or going to war with humans, the entities in these fantasy books with gods are always watching.
https://bookriot.com/fantasy-books-with-gods/
Karina Halle: Stay True to Yourself
In this interview, author Karina Halle discusses the challenges and rewards of building a fantasy world with her new romantasy, Realm of Thieves.
The post Karina Halle: Stay True to Yourself appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/karina-halle-stay-true-to-yourself
#BeInspired #Genre #Interviews #Romance #ScienceFictionFantasy
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6 New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Collections and Anthologies to Devour in 2025
Any time I get the opportunity to showcase short fiction, short fiction collections, and/or fiction anthologies, I go for it....
https://bookriot.com/new-sff-collections-2025/
#ScienceFictionFantasy #SwordsandSpaceships #anthologies #shortstories
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It’s Getting Bot in Here, So Take Off All Your Clones: 5 Great Robot Sci-Fi Books
What is your favorite robot science fiction story?
https://bookriot.com/great-robot-sci-fi-books/
Can We Empathize With People From the Past?
Author Maren Chase examines a question first prompted in a college class: Can we empathize with people from the past?
The post Can We Empathize With People From the Past? appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/can-we-empathize-with-people-from-the-past
#Genre #Historical #ScienceFictionFantasy #WriteBetterFiction #HistoricalFantasy
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4 Top Tips for Writers Wanting to Reimagine Classic Myths and Legends
Author Sam Davey shares her top four tips for writers wanting to retell or reimagine classic myths and legends.
https://www.writersdigest.com/4-top-tips-for-writers-wanting-to-reimagine-classic-myths-and-legends
#Genre #Plot #ScienceFictionFantasy #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques
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Books About Lady Knights—and More SFF Links
What is your favorite lady knight story?
https://bookriot.com/books-about-lady-knights/
The Most Anticipated Enemies to Lovers Romantasy Books of 2025
If you’re a fan of romantasy books and the enemies-to-lovers trope, these next books I’m about to introduce to you...
https://bookriot.com/enemies-to-lovers-romantasy-books-of-2025/
#KissingBooks #RomanceErotica #ScienceFictionFantasy
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