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Mixing Murder and Mythology in Threads that Bind
I’ve loved mythology stories since elementary school, and 2023 has been an unexpectedly fun year for them. From VenCo to Thief Liar Lady to The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, this year has served up a number of remixes on tales from the past. The best of these stories, in my opinion, do more than simply
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The Magic Touch: Four Black fantasy authors who spin up diverse and engaging worlds
February is Black History Month in the US, and I’m celebrating by sharing my favorite fantasy novels by Black authors. Growing up, fantasy was too often dominated by the same stories and tropes and plot beats. These novels break new ground in terms of creativity and storytelling. Innovative magic systems, exciting wordlbuilding, and compelling characters