Dan's Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Discover the captivating cover reveal of 'Solarflame'! Dive into a world of dragons, destiny, and divine fire. Don't miss this cover reveal!

During the summer of 2025, the younger son and I went on a European adventure. We had a heck of a good time making wonderful memories.

This is one of those fun posts for an author: the fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles is under contract! You can read the prologue here for free. A Moment to Celebrate - YA Fantasy Series Complete My typical jubilation when I finish a story or publish a novel is to start writing the next one. No pause. No rest. My only drink, a cup of coffee. But being on the cusp of finishing Allison's adventures once and for all does feel like a bucket list moment. When I

This year, I've delved into some fascinating non-fiction regarding the rise of AI and the pitfalls of social media, which, in my opinion, are intimately intertwined, for better or worse. I also truly enjoyed a work of pure fiction that nevertheless feels eerily prescient. 

Today, on the blog, author P.M. Terrell provides us some insight on the research she has done regarding lighthouses for her books. She also tells us about her latest novel, The Misremembered Lighthouse. Oh, there's also a giveaway—deets below!

Discover an in-depth Book Review of Goldsong by Beth Hudson. This informative Book Review explores Traedis's journey as a reluctant hero.

Explore the thrilling world of EXTRATERRESTRIAL Scifi with Rich Leder's latest release, EXTRATERRESTRIAL Noir. Uncover the mystery now!

Last day for the Tick or Treat Book Bonanza giveaway (deets below)…oh, remember to feed your brain with good books to go with all that candy!

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Today on the blog is another entry in my occasional series Pages2Screen. In this edition, I answer the question of whether Mickey 7 is better than the film adaptation.

Dive into A.G. Riddle's New Release Labyrinth! Discover a world-changing code and unravel the mystery with A.G. Riddle's gripping thriller.

More controversial takes on hits from the #Booktok world.

Stay updated with the latest fantasy book news on Vol. 4 Update. Discover the journey of The Allison Lee Chronicles' final volume. Fantasy book news awaits!

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Today on the blog, I have another book review of a tale from an indie author. I don't take on many reviews and had a long dry spell until earlier this year. So far this year, I've chosen an eclectic mix of indies to check out. Super Guardian by Arnav Kapoor definitely fits this mold—it's a graphic novel written by a teen.

Discover the best Halloween Books for a spine-tingling read! Dive into thrilling Halloween Books and don't miss the chance to win a $100 gift card!

Today, in my occasional series Pages2Screen, I explore which is superior: Martha Wells's ongoing comedic sci-fi series, The Murderbot Diaries or the Apple TV series of the same name.

Explore our book review of 'Kai Lung II Flips Open His Laptop' and discover the captivating speculative tales by Ahmed A. Khan. Book review insights await!

Discover enchanting Fantasy stories in the Fantasy Anthology Release: Fall into Fantasy 2025. Unveil the magic and adventure today!