Fantasy: November 14, 2018 Issue [#9221]
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 This week: Mixing it up with Speculative Fiction
  Edited by: Kate - Writing & Reading Author IconMail Icon
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Table of Contents

1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

         Consider the essence of Fantasy writing ~

All that I see or seem is but a dream within a dream
- Edgar Allan Poe

         Here at Fantasy Headquarters (this Newsletter), we explore the creative variety of 'otherworlds' we imagine, envision, perceive, in its myriad forms.


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Letter from the editor

         What is Speculative Fiction?

         Well? What is it? Speculative fiction is a term, attributed to Robert Heinlein in 1941, that has come to be used to collectively describe works in the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. It also addresses fiction that includes Weird Tales, Amazing Stories, and Fantastic Fiction. It also may include other genres, such as Mysteries, Alternate Histories, and Historical Fiction. Speculative fiction can be a collective term to describe works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror and also addresses works that are not science fiction, fantasy, or horror, yet don't rightly belong to the other genres.

         Speculative fiction is also more than the collective title for works of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. The term also embraces works that don't fit neatly into the separate genres, but include some elements of more than one recognized genre. Consider stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Lovecraft, Twilight Zone, Stranger in a Strange Land. Think of the tales that have been labelled simply as 'weird' or 'adventure' or 'amazing' because there was no proper place to put them. Stories on the fringe. When you've come across a story or movie or game that both is and isn't science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror, then you've discovered speculative fiction.

         Speculative Fiction is everywhere. But what is Speculative Fiction? Is there one thing that defines this multi-faceted genre?

         *Bursto*Speculative fiction is a world that writers create where anything can happen.

         *BurstG*Speculative fiction pushes the boundaries of imagination.

         *Burstr*Speculative fiction takes the human point of view, often putting ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances and encounters.

         *BurstY*Speculative fiction is the essential "what if" story, moe edgy, weird and often disturbing.

         *Burstp* Speculative fiction doesn't fit established norms and individual genres.

         *Burstbl* Speculative fiction sees the world with new eyes.

         And, if you have a story or poem ready to send off, the following publication asks specifically for speculative fiction ~ '
                    http://strangehorizons.com/submit/fiction-submission-guidelines/

Until we next meet,

Write On
Kate





Editor's Picks

Check out some of the speculative fiction, in verse and prose, envisioned by membes of our Community, and share your thoughts in Writing.Com style (a review, perhaps*Wand*)

Land of Make Believe Open in new Window. (E)
When we live in the Land of Make Believe
#2173761 by Naverine Author IconMail Icon


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#2159805 by Not Available.


 
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Monkey Business V2 Open in new Window. (18+)
Speculative Fiction. Edited from a previous version to 3rd Person POV, added details.
#2144697 by LJ hiding under the bed Author IconMail Icon


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#2169666 by Not Available.


 Strange Fruit Salad Open in new Window. (E)
Writer's Cramp Entry Due January 8, 2017 -Speculative fiction/Comedy
#2107913 by Chris Breva Author IconMail Icon


 
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Cavalier Open in new Window. (18+)
Lily, a time-travelling assassin, defies The Society. Historical Fantasy.
#2159809 by A E Willcox Author IconMail Icon


 The Search for the Wizard King Open in new Window. (ASR)
A wrestles sage must go through perils to find a wizard who can heal a plagued kingdom.
#2174278 by brom21 Author IconMail Icon


 Apocalyptic Trifecta Open in new Window. (GC)
An abandoned underground lab is home to clones meant to be disposable combat teams.
#2129347 by Elliot T. Funkhouser Author IconMail Icon


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#2173219 by Not Available.


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WYRM Open in new Window. (13+)
A group for those dedicated to writing and reviewing speculative fiction.
#1142497 by WYRM Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

         Thank you for sharing this exploration with me.

                   Until we next meet, one and all,
                   I wish you creative insights,
                   stretching boundaries, and
                   Joy and Fun in the writing*Fairy*

Write On *Frog*

Kate
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