Intentionally Blank The Fantasy Quorum feat. Holly Black — Intentionally Blank Ep. 175
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Oct 9, 2024 
Bestselling author Holly Black joins fantasy titans Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells for an engaging discussion. They dive into the classification of Beowulf as fantasy and debate the best fantasy films, including an enthusiastic nod to 'The Lord of the Rings.' The trio explores the blurry lines between fantasy and sci-fi, tackling genre perceptions and the evolving landscape of storytelling. With wit and insight, they also address how younger generations shape modern fantasy narratives.
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Fantasy or Sci-Fi?
- Some fantasy authors later claim their works are secretly science fiction.
- This feels like cheating, especially when the initial presentation was purely fantastical.
Shelving Horror
- Horror books are hard to find in bookstores due to a lack of dedicated horror sections.
- They often get mixed with general fiction or shelved based on specific themes, like the detective elements in True Blood.
Urban Fantasy Divide
- Urban fantasy has a blurred line between genres.
- It can be fairy books like Charles DeLint's, detective books with vampires, or romance like ACOTAR.