Dan's Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog

Another missive from the edges of sanity—it's WIP Report time! Recently, I had eureka moment and wrote a reasonably nice draft of a query letter for my WIP, which got me thinking about comps, a.ka. comparable titles.

Well, not actually a new short story… more like one I've been wrestling with for a long time.

Recently, I convinced my now 11-year-old reluctant reader to pick up some science fiction novels. But there is a catch… these are books I read as a child. Not just the same title by the same author, but the exact same copies!

What is scarier than vampires and deadlier than dragons? Why, vampire dragons of course!

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! Read The Called Us Enemy…

Today on the blog, Gail Koger tells us about Undisciplined Catalyst, her new sci-fi comedy. Also, don't miss out on the giveaway below!

It's that time of year to expound upon my favorite reads. These aren’t necessarily books that were written in 2025, but they are the most memorable I read last year. If you're looking to add to your TBR for 2026, these books are well worth your attention. Without further ado, the books.

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

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.

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!

Dive into the YA horror world with Phantom Algebra on release day! Experience the thrills and surprises of Phantom Algebra this release day.

Explore how to write ya sci fi books that resonate with deeper meaning. Discover insights from author Christian Hurst on crafting impactful ya sci-fi books.

Today on the blog, Canadian author Ahmed A. Khan tells us about his new release, a speculative fiction short story collection. I don't know about you, but I find the cover intriguing.

Discover some of Phantom Algebra's background details. Pre-order this YA horror today!

Today on the blog, author Tim Chawaga discusses to philosophy infusing his new sci-fi novel SALVAGIA.

I'm a massive fan of Frank Herbert's novel Dune. The rest of the series is more meh…Although I recently enjoyed Dune Messiah, it did not ins

Learn all about Lauren Wagner's world buidling for her novel Misguided Trust. Also, don't miss out on the giveaway!

Is your interface watching you? Today's guest blogger, Sukanya Basu Mallik explores this question in Extended Reality.