Follow these guidelines to learn how science fiction and fantasy writers transport readers to new worlds designed from pure imagination.

May 31, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner

The royal palaces of Bavaria's "mad" king Ludwig II reflect an obsession with Germanic myth and legend as well as an infatuation with the absolutism of Louis XIV.

Jan 16, 2010 - Michael Streich

Awards provide a measure of quality within speculative fiction, and enable readers to filter out inferior fiction, as popularity is an inadequate measure of quality.

Jun 25, 2007 - Colin Harvey

The fantastic art installations of Doug Rhodehamel evoke a much-needed throwback to the lost purity and delights of childhood.

Jul 27, 2010 - Egberto Almenas

The following are the best fantasy first basemen for the 2011 season from Albert Pujols to Joey Votto to Mark Teixeira to Miguel Cabrera to Adrian Gonzalez.

Mar 1, 2011 - Terry Pruyne

Some of literature's most enduring and best loved children's books fit into the fantasy category. This article is a brief introduction to three different styles.

Jun 6, 2008 - Helen Brain

The basics of fantasy fiction are slightly different from other genres and if it is your first novel, you need to know the rules you cannot break.

Jan 13, 2011 - Sabine A. Reed

With soccer being the true "world series" of sports and Fantasy Football leagues ever popular in countries all over the globe, here's one possible ultimate football team.

May 4, 2007 - Danny Brown

Final Fantasy 7, like many JRPGs, has been ridiculed in recent years for its by-the-numbers-plot. But FF7 remains one of the best examples of games as art.

May 9, 2011 - Mark Filipowich

Bored with your everyday life? Take a trip to an alien world, undersea realm, or alternate universe in these fun fantasy chapter books with fantasy wizards and ETs.

Mar 31, 2009 - Michael Jung

A discussion of how contemporary writers' use of mature themes like politics, sex, military strategy and crime has helped evolve and foster new sub-genres in Fantasy

May 26, 2007 - Tyler Feltmate

A fantasy theme bedroom for a child provides the perfect environment for nurturing creativity and imagination.

Apr 29, 2010 - Catie Watson

With the large amount of fantasy novels on the market it can be an overwhelming task to find the right one for you.

Apr 13, 2010 - Rachel Thayer

Women's fashion is having a fun and quirky moment with comic book printed tees, capes, futuristic tops and Captain America-style dresses.

Jun 22, 2008 - Gill Hart

Bijapur's greatest attractions are architectural. Minarets, domes and echoing burial chambers all conjure up images of the Arabian Nights.

Jun 12, 2010 - Sanjay Mallah

Readers were asked where they would most like to travel. Now, the Fantasy Vacation Poll results are analyzed. Where is your luxury travel locale?

Jun 6, 2006 - Jennifer W. Miner

The 2011 PGA season is well underway, which means many fans are also starting their fantasy golf season. Some players' ranking may surprise you.

Jan 14, 2011 - Adam Fonseca

For almost three years now, a remake of Final Fantasy VII has been rumored for the Playstation 3 but, as of yet, there has been no one willing to verify this report.

Mar 18, 2008 - Michael Peters