Dan's Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog

Honestly, I don't even know why I'm dreaming up reading goals for 2026. I read maaaaany books in 2025, but I didn't get to many of the ones I planned to read. There are so many great books and so little time to read them all!

With 2025 in the rearview mirror, now seems like a nice time to reflect on what an awesome year for writing it was!

Dive into our review of 'The Winter Heir', a captivating YA fantasy book. Discover why YA fantasy books lovers can't miss this thrilling sequel.

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

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

More controversial takes on hits from the #Booktok world.

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.

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!

How many reasons do you need to read a spooky fun book? Well, I have nine reasons for you to read Phantom Algebra!

Meet Big Jake, a former boxer and current full-time gangland enforcer. He's also Zuri's estranged father. You can pre-order Phantom Algebra today! It's the perfect read to usher in the haunting season!

Meet Luis, a math whiz and ghost expert. Is he truly an expert on all things paranormal, or is he saying that to impress Zuri? You can pre-order Phantom Algebra today! It's the perfect read to usher in the haunting season!

Today on the blog, I welcome back speculative fiction author and editor at Metastellar Magazine, E. S. Foster, who provides insight on how to impressive lit mag editors. Read carefully, my fellow scribes, she is an editor, after all!

It's time for updates on my various projects. I have so many going on that I sometimes feel overwhelmed—but so far, so good!

Today, on the blog, learn all about the sci-fi new release The Matriarch Messiah. Also, don't miss out on the giveaway below!

Welcome to my third entry in my occasional series regarding books I have read that are popular on #BookTok.

Today on the blog, I review Ghost Therapy by Mark Rosendorf.

My sons are dedicated soccer players and reluctant readers. Here are some titles sure to get the most disinclined young readers flipping p

Today, on the blog, I have a guest post from the folks at Everand expounding upon the most popular speculative fiction reads on their platf

These YA novels have intriguing titles—I suspect faeries can prevaricate and forgive…