The ambitious cosplay of devoted fans, contrasted to the quiet insecurities of blockbuster writers.
Read moreDon’t You (Forget About Jack Finney)
It broke my heart, but I did it anyway. I bought an anthology of 72 time travel stories even though not a single one of them was by Jack Finney.
Read moreLiterature on an Alternate Plane: Audio Speculative Fiction
The Unbound Writers read a lot of speculative fiction, but listening to it sometimes adds another layer of satisfaction. Here are some of our faves.
Read moreMorning Star Deserves Several Stars
Morning Star is everything a final book in a series should be: compelling, surprising, heartbreaking, hopeful and ultimately pretty damn satisfying.
Read moreHey, Disney, Thanks for the Star Wars Tribute Movie, The Force Awakens!
The Force Awakens is both a loving tribute to the first Star Wars movie and a nod to how the world has progressed since the ‘70’s. The heroine, Rey, is a tough, young woman whose sidekick is Finn, a black ex-stormtrooper. There are also a conflicted villain, Kylo Ren; a cute droid, BB-8; a dusty desert planet; a hero’s call to action…The Unbound Writers have plenty to say about it.
Read more2015 Unbound: Our Favorite Books and Posts from Year One
A look back at the year that was. At least, the cool stuff.
Read moreSpeculative Fiction Podcasts That Will Make You Wish Your Commute Was Longer
How do we insert the wonder of short stories into the crowd of things there’s no time for as easily as we watch our favorite Netflix shows? Speculative fiction podcasts!
Read moreYour Speculative Holiday Gift Guide for 2015
Bow River, Calgary, Alberta photo by Dburhoe
The holidays are all about magic and miracles in the midst of a cold dark night. What better way to while away the evenings than with a book that leads you into dreams of other worlds? Books are the perfect gift. The writers here at Fiction Unbound have suggestions for every speculative fan on your list.
Read moreHalloween Thrills: Our Favorite Unbound Chills
Halloween weekend starts now, but the Unbound Writers have compiled enough frightening favorites to keep you shivering through the many cold months ahead.
Read moreSarah Pinborough in America
Who knows what kind of story Sarah Pinborough is going to share next, but you can bet it will be packed tight with ideas and it will probably have some darkness lurking in the heart of it.
Read moreSpeculative Book Stack Poems
Ever notice how your books sometimes talk to you? No? Well, maybe it's just us here at Fiction Unbound.
Read moreGraphic Novels and Comics We Heartily Recommend
In anticipation of Denver ComicCon 2015, the Unbound Writers appreciate some of the best comics and graphic speculative fiction around. See you at the Con!
Read moreRED RISING: Stick With It – Give It a Chance
Red Rising's start is almost as rocky as Mars, but give this sojourner an opportunity and you'll find its spirit is worth your curiosity.
Read moreRiffing on Disney's INTO THE WOODS, Part Two
In part two of a two-part series, the Unbound Writers give their reactions to Disney's big-screen adaptation of Into the Woods.
Read moreWelcome to Fiction Unbound!
Fiction Unbound is a space to celebrate and explore great writing in speculative fiction. Do you like elves and aliens, but also good sentences? In this inaugural post, we, your faithful contributors, introduce ourselves and share examples of the variety of fiction you’ll be seeing a lot of round here.
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