Fantasy is broken down into a number of subcategories. Reedsy is a sight that helps authors, and they have actually identified 50 subcategories! If you are curious you can look at them here: Reedsy Fantasy Categories.
The first book I wrote, ‘The Elicon’ is a cross between Fantasy and Sci-Fi, and incorporates several of those subcategories, including:
– Christian Fantasy
– Crossworlds Fantasy
– Portal Fantasy
It was meant for adults but any reader, especially those who like science such as Quantum Theory, Space Travel, Meteors, etc will love this adventure.
The next two books I wrote, ‘Abicus Turne and the Time Locks’, and ‘Specter – Day of Reckoning’ I wrote to entertain my grandkids, although the age target is a bit older (my daughter read chapters to them each night). I had Kirkus review my first one, ‘Abicus Turne’ and it got a good review from them (not all books do, including some top sellers out there!). It’s a great story, and although I didn’t have ‘Specter’ reviewed by Kirkus (due to the cost), some readers like that story even more than ‘Abicus Turne’.
Adults who like Young Adult Fiction will enjoy both of these stories, as I threw in some complex elements to keep everyone entertained. Just be aware the protagonists are younger teens (in Abicus Turne) and older teens (in Specter). Both of these are ‘Urban Fantasy’ primarily, with ‘Coming of Age Fantasy’ being the other subcategory. Urban Fantasy just means it takes place in the real world, but with magical aspects.
Currently I am working on a fourth novel that will be the first of a ‘High Fantasy’ series of books. For now I am calling the first book “Karin’s Cloak” but the name is always subject to change. I don’t have a series name chosen yet. This genre is more difficult, because it involves world-building. It does not take place in any real-world location, so I have to invent and create… well, the whole world. The first book is written, but will take weeks of editing before I consider it complete. Then, of course, I’ll need a good cover! I may be looking for some early readers, when the time comes. For that you get a free copy and help spot errors for correction before it goes to publication. Let me know if you are interested in being an early reader (I would like about 5. Otherwise I can’t manage all the suggestions and improvements).
Appreciate this post. Will try it out.