Welcome to Stars and Swords: Footnoting Genre Fiction!
I’m Alastair Stephens, and in Stars And Swords we’re going to explore the breadth and depth of genre fiction with a spirit of positive inquiry. It’s my intention to take books that might be familiar or might be new to you, and help explore why they are special, what makes them work, and to leave them with a deeper respect, understanding and affection.
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