It reads like a secular parable, imparting a lesson by revealing a secret to the reader unbeknownst to the characters of the story. Mark Lawrence: DECEPTION has a circular beauty, like a Chinese paper fan that opens up and then folds back into itself. He says: "Ultimately, fantasy is about reducing the world to human size again, while expanding what might be to the greatest extent we can imagine." Explore emotions, embrace hope as well as despair, courage as well as fear, wrap yourself with all that is wondrous. He exhorts readers to tap into that part beyond logic and reason, a type of understanding of things that cannot be explained away but we recognize as existing anyway. Williams gives me a timely reminder of the scope, intent and extent of fantasy fiction. INTRODUCTION by Tad Williams: This introduction played on my heartstrings, recently wearied with most fantasy offerings. It celebrates human imagination and its power of inclusion, the capacity to perceive and conceive of all manner of people and works, recognizing differences and finding commonalities with which to bridge such differences. Neverland's Library is concerned with vision, about seeing with more than just our limited eyes but with open, unlimited minds. These stories are about questioning the status quo, exercising the inquisitive mind rather than simply accepting common practice or knowledge. The collection seems to have particular interest in chance encounters that ultimately shape lives. Love, Crystal, and Stone – Teresa Frohock On the Far Side of the Apocalypse – Peter Rawlik The Height of Our Fathers – Jeff SalyardsĬharlotte and the Demon Who Swam Through the Grass – Mercedes M.
Redemption at Knife’s Edge – Tim MarquitzĪ Soul in Hand – Marsheila Rockwell and Jeffrey Mariotte This collection of original works will take readers back to the moment when they first fell in love with the genre featuring stories from writers across the spectrum such as Mark Lawrence, R.S. Enter, and delve into the roots of fantasy, rediscovering the fantastic, and exploring lost worlds.
Dragons, magic, princesses of mighty kingdoms: elements of fantasy which have carried on throughout the many ages, and yet, may one day be forgotten.
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