The Mirage Shelf
Wajad R. BashaFantasy and Science Fiction book reviews that help writers refine their craft and guide readers to stories worth discovering.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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Grimdark Worlds, Broken People
‘“We should start back,” Gared urged as the woods began to grow dark around them. “The wildlings are dead.”’
Do you know what I absolutely love about A Game of Thrones? What makes it stand out from other grimdark novels? It is in the way G...
The Rise of Twilight
‘I’D NEVER GIVEN MUCH THOUGHT TO HOW I WOULD die—though I’d had reason enough in the last few months—but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this.’
Have you ever wondered how a book can go viral and attract so many people? Hav...
World-building and the Story
‘I believe that legends and myths are largely made of ‘truth’.’
Do you have endless notes about your fantasy world? Have you thought about writing a book about it? Did you go so far in your world-building to the point where it feels like a...
When Horror Feels Real
‘It was reliably reported by several persons that a rain of stones fell from a clear blue sky on Carlin Street in the town of Chamberlain on August 17th.’
Do you like to write horror? Are you drawn to dark themes and human suffering? Have...
The World Within the War
‘“He moved like a demon. But his face…” Layne used his one remaining hand to cover his face and bit back the urge to sob.’
Do you like grimdark fantasy novels (or novellas)? Have you considered writing one? If you are unfamiliar with the t...
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I am a fantasy writer with an MA in Creative Writing from Teesside University, UK. I am a passionate reader and I enjoy writing reviews about books. I also paint and crochet. I speak 3 languages and I have many certifications in fashion design.
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