Alesha L. Escobar

Fantasy, Mash-ups, and Mayhem

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Dante’s Inferno & Dan Brown: A Little Clarification

You already know I love Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Ever since I read it in my college Great Books program, I just fell in love with the story. It had allegory, symbolism, mythology, history, religion--and a genius imagination to tie them all together. So, when I saw Dante's familiar profile plastered on the cover of the latest Dan Brown book, it piqued my interest. I didn't buy it, but it ... View Post

Are We Breaking Up? Urban Fantasy & Smex

We all have expectations when we pick up a book. We get a horror book and expect frightening things. We pick up a romance and expect the thrill of love. But what happens when genres are blended, and your urban fantasy has become all about smex? To put it another way, your kickass vampire/werewolf/ghost hunter has forgotten she's part of a fantasy story plot and is entangled in a relationship ... View Post

Let’s Talk Time Travel

I came across this fun post over at DVICE which refuses to accept that some scientists have spoiled our fun and declared time travel to be impossible--those scientists just don't know that we've still got five more options on the table! From wormholes to quantum physics, there are several time travel theories that make their way into fiction and consequently make for good reading. Speaking on ... View Post

Feature Friday: The Enchanted Skean

  Today's feature is The Enchanted Skean, by Vonnie Winslow Crist. If you enjoy YA Fantasy, then you'll definitely need to check out this story. And did I mention that I scored an interview with the author? I've got some fun details on this magical fantasy book, so read on! Genre Young Adult Fantasy Book Description The Enchanted Skean – Book I of The Chronicles of Lifthrasir is a ... View Post

Feature Friday: Sanctuary

Today's feature is Sanctuary, by Kris Kramer. This fantasy story is set in a long ago Britain where Vikings exert cruelty and strength, and magic is more than mere myth. It's got a 4.7 average at Amazon, so check it out! Genre Historical Fantasy Book Description In 9th century Britain, chaos rules as kingdoms splinter, Vikings invade from all corners, and lives and fortunes are lost to those ... View Post