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Subgenres and Themes of the Apocalypse
In my last post, I discussed the difference between dystopian fiction and post-apocalyptic fiction, and mentioned how sometimes, one can be considered a subgenre of the other. Now I’m back to talk about the variety of themes, tropes, and subgenres within the post-apocalyptic genre. The word apocalypse originates from Greek, meaning to uncover or reveal. While…
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Dystopian vs. Apocalyptic Fiction: What’s the difference?
Much has been written that crosses the boundaries between dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction. To me, the biggest distinction is the conflict. Remember back to your high school English literature days… Remember when the teacher would ask you to identify whether a story was “man vs. man” or “man vs. nature”? Dystopian fiction tends to focus on…
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FREE Copies of The Last of the Ageless
Right now, The Last of the Ageless is available for free if you enter and win one of these two giveaways. Hurry—the LibraryThing ebook giveaway ends July 28. Paperback Giveaway on Goodreads 10 paperback copies are up for grabs on Goodreads, a place where you can see what your friends are reading and discover your next favorite book. Yes, you’ll…