I write fantasy. So do a lot of other people. But what exactly is it, this thing we call fantasy? Mostly, it has magic; but sometimes it doesn’t. Mostly, it has heroes; but sometimes it doesn’t. Often, it has a quest; sometimes it’s just a goal. So what exactly is fantasy, and how can we build on, expand, and improve the genre?

Introduction: Why I Like Fantasy

Introduction Again: In Defence Of Fantasy

The True Language

Who’s A Hero?

Chosen Ones

Invented Creatures

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