Author: Dan Hanly
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Gideon the Ninth Review: Lesbian Space Necromancers in a Gothic Escape Room
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In this Gideon the Ninth review, I’m going to break down why Tamsyn Muir’s debut isn’t just a funny tagline—it’s a masterclass in atmosphere, voice, and character dynamics. Despite some pacing hurdles, this has easily become my favorite read of 2025 so far. If you spend any time in sci-fi or fantasy circles, you have…
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The Hunger of the Gods Review: Is This “Middle Chapter” Syndrome?
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John Gwynne returns to the Bloodsworn Saga, but does the sequel hold up? In our review, we discuss why Orka remains the highlight, while new POVs like Gudvarr and Biorr clutter the narrative. A classic case of “middle book syndrome” that sets the stage well but sacrifices character depth.
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Why I Won’t Use AI for Writing: A Deep Dive into AI Literature
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1. Introduction AI in Literature… Is it worth it? (no). I’ve done a deep dive and investigated the ethics, quality and legalities of AI in literature to be more educated when I tell people precisely why I would never use AI for this purpose. And in my investigation, I used AI systems with a critical…
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Review: Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
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Review Contains Spoilers. Rating: 3/5 In the crowded landscape of modern fantasy debuts, Godkiller by Hannah Kaner stands out with a killer premise: Gods are not distant myths, but tangible manifestations of human belief that walk the earth. While the novel delivers a refreshing take on divine magic and features a gritty, lived-in world, it…
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Escapists Anonymous: The Great Leap
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Earlier this year I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed on the Escapists Anonymous channel about The Great Leap. Sam and Dan were both excellent hosts, who had read the book from cover to cover before the interview. This is the first interview of this kind I’ve done, given that I was able to…
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Announcement – Children of Inauron: Book 2
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The Great Leap, Book 1 of the Children of Inauron series, was released on May 31st, 2024. I’ll be forever proud of the reception that book had at launch, and it’s gone from strength to strength over the course of the past year as more readers have found the story. However, this weekend, I attended…
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Podcast Appearance: Dan Hanly on TheTinyBookcase (Author Podcast Interview)
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I had the distinct pleasure at being a guest on the writing podcast TheTinyBookcase just before Christmas, and the two episodes are now finally launched for your listening pleasure. What is TheTinyBookcase Podcast? The Tiny Bookcase is just like any bookcase, it’s filled to the brim with lovely stories, or it will be, once we…
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Worldbuilding Unique Countries in a Fantasy World
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This article provides tips on how to create unique and interesting countries in your fantasy worldbuilding. It also includes examples of unique fantasy countries from literature.
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A Guide to Geographical Worldbuilding for Fantasy Authors
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Learn how to craft believable and immersive fantasy worlds with this comprehensive guide to geographical worldbuilding. Discover essential elements and rules for creating logical and consistent landscapes.
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Worldbuilding Tips: Crafting Captivating Fantasy Worlds
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Learn to build detailed environments, diverse cultures, and intricate magic systems. Explore tips on history, lore, and creature creation for captivating stories and games.