Urban fantasy: Who’s your favorite?
I’ve recently learned my Netherworld series kicking off with Dark Sentinel in March will be listed under paranormal romance since it’s considered a catch all.
My goal for each story is to provide a HEA...so it’s not quite considered urban fantasy. Although, the leads change with each story in the series there will be certain characters who put in an appearance in each story. So, I’m going to cross genre market the series because fundamentally Netherworld is dark urban fantasy.
Dark fantasy, often a euphemism for horror with supernatural or fantastic elements or else fantasy with disturbing or horrific elements, can be bold tales of fantasy featuring discovery.
Urban fantasy, "contemporary" fantasy, is set in the city, often dealing with shamanism, the New Age, and/or Amerind (or other minority) cultures in today's world. Urban fantasy focuses on the human condition and magic realism.
Here are a few of my favorite urban fantasy authors.
Kelley Armstrong
http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/
Kim Harrison
http://www.kimharrison.net/
Charlaine Harris
http://www.charlaineharris.com/
Jim Butcher
http://www.jim-butcher.com/
Who are some of your favorites?
Until later~
Mel
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2 comments:
Unfortunately, the term 'urban fantasy' seems to be deviating from this definition, which makes me sad. It's started including vampires and weres, which don't quite, in my mind, suit the genre, although they're often set in urban settings. Maybe I'm too picky.
Anyway, my fave is Charles de Lint.
Yes, the genre has shifted. But, I promise no vampires and weres in Netherworld.
Thanks for mentioning Charles de Lint!
~Mel
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